Farmers and grocers in Costa Rica sometimes lament certain facts of free trade and globalization; to with: A significant portion of garlic, rice and even black beans, all staples of traditional cuisine in this country, are actually imported from China. Due to the agricultural economic background of Costa Rica, some may consider this to be a trade imbalance; however, some entrepreneurs are taking this situation in stride by growing vegetables traditionally used in Asian cuisine and exporting them to that region. The following press release is from Naturewalk Farms, a rural business community in Turrubares, located near between the…
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As 2014 comes to an end, beach resorts in Costa Rica are preparing special activities for their guests, visitors and residents. One such resort is the Ylang Ylang, located on the Puntarenas portion of the Nicoya Peninsula, right near the tip. This resort is close to the coastal town of Montezuma, a prime tourism spot in Costa Rica. Like other beach resorts, Ylang Ylang will feature live music, bonfires at the beach, delicious food and plenty of drinks for New Year’s Eve; following is their official press release: MONTEZUMA, COSTA RICA, October 17, 2014 /24-7PressRelease/ — Ylang Ylang Beach…
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Costa Rica News – In the past 20 years, amphibian species around the world have experienced rapid decline due to climate change, disease, invasive species, habitat loss and degradation. Populations have decreased by approximately 40 percent with nearly 200 species thought to have gone extinct since 1980. However, despite these discouraging statistics, new research efforts…
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The Active Times, a major online source of information active, adventurous and healthy vacations, recently announced its Top Ten List of Health and Wellness Vacations for 2015, and Costa Rica made the list. The Active Times based its Top Ten picks on the following criteria: For some, “getting away” not only means venturing to a quiet, calm and secluded retreat, but also letting go of everything. Total relaxation; working up a sweat is out of the question and dietary indulgences are openly welcomed. What if you want to travel to a place where you can truly relax, but also…
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Costa Rica Bachelor Party – If you are looking for an unforgettable get away for you or your friend’s bachelor party then Jaco Beach, Costa Rica is the answer to your mounting dilemma. In Jaco you can experience a world class bachelor party where you are not just restricted to binge liquor drinking, gambling, partying…
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Since Monday, the number of complaints by workers who have not received their mandatory holiday bonus, known as Aguinaldo, has climbed to 70. According to a report filed by Jarmon Noguera of daily newspaper La Prensa Libre, the Ministry of Labor has entered 24 judicial actions against employers who have not yet paid the 13th month of pay as dictated by law in Costa Rica. Eight offices of the Ministry of Labor will stay open from 8 am to 4 pm until Christmas Eve to help workers whose Grinch-like bosses refuse to hand over the holiday bonus. These offices…
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Are there any lavish resorts in Costa Rica that can attain the coveted 5-star rating? Since the late 1950s, the world of luxury travel accommodations has been scrutinized by the star rating system made famous by the Mobil Travel Guide, which is now known as the Forbes Travel Guide. Five stars means luxury, which happens to be an emerging travel sector in Costa Rica. A 5-star rating denotes amenities such as concierge service, fresh flowers in each room, laundry service with a quick turnaround time, ultra-fast Internet service in each room, etc. The Forbes Travel Guide intends to rate…
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The months in Costa Rica had worn me down. It was a daily and weekly battle to overcome being knocked down again and again. I know that the fight makes you stronger but it wears on your soul. The only thing that kept me going each day was my stubborn desire to not let this…
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As the United States continues to climb out of the Great American Recession, tourists are busy planning their 2015 vacation. Latin America is emerging as a favorite region for U.S. tourists to visit, and Costa Rica is returning to the annual list compiled by online travel site Priceline.com. According to Priceline, Costa Rica is the fifth nation on the Top Ten list of international travel destinations for U.S. tourists in 2015. This is based on the number of advanced hotel room bookings made on this major travel reservation and vacation planning website. Costa Rica vacations did not make the…
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Costa Rica Travel News – Las Vegas is called the Sin City because it screams of “I want to make mistakes and not be held accountable for it.” It has unlimited supply of booze, got numerous casinos, innumerable hot strippers, insane clubs, mouth-watering buffets and even drugs for the taking; these are the best and…
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