Costa Rica News - A Russian tourist was visiting Costa Rica to visit his son, who lives in a condo in the Jaco area. The man was 62-years-old and known by his last name, Grigorenco. He was shot and killed in what is being looked at as self-defense. It all happened around 9:30 in the morning, two days ago. Apparently, Grigorenco started to experience a breakdown of sorts. This nervous breakdown led him to begin throwing appliances, and even furniture, out the window. A neighbor saw this and wondered what the problem was. He responded by trying to calm Grigorenco down…. Continue reading →
There are certain situations and things that people do in their past which they are not proud of. It could be that keg party in college where you passed out on the sofa after too much tequila and woke up with a Sharpie moustache. It could be the night you decided to try to find a reservoir to go drink at 2 in the morning and drove off a 30 foot cliff. It could be the time you bought beer for the first time with your fake ID while driving your parent’s car and get caught by the cops only… Continue reading →
Costa Rica Real Estate News - MSNBC once labeled Costa Rica the “hottest real estate market on the planet.” This opportunity is still strong. When the real estate crisis occurred in the USA it effected the Costa Rica real estate market as well. However, just like the USA the Costa Rica market has rebounded. While there are still many Americans buying property, in fact, the majority of expats buying in Costa Rica are from the States, we are also seeing an increase in investments from Canadians and Europeans, namely from Italy, Belgium, and France. The strong Canadian Dollar goes a long… Continue reading →
Costa Rica Real Estate News - The beach front town of Dominical on Costa Rica’s central Pacific is famous for its spectacular coastline and is most well known by national and international surfers. The once tiny fishing village has now grown into a major destination, not only for surfers but for tourists, second home buyers and retirees seeking a tropical vacation or lifestyle. It is easy to see why so many visitors are captivated by this area with its cascading cliffs along deep-blue ocean waters, producing a scenic landscape full of small coves, plantations, estuaries, mangroves, marshes and truly majestic views…. Continue reading →
Costa Rica Picture of the Day - Each day the Costa Rican Times will be including a picture from around Costa Rica to see the natural beauty and amazing things that we get to see each day in the land of the Pura Vida. As we approach the holiday season in Costa Rica many of us think about both the Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts that are made for family gatherings. In and around Costa Rica you can see some of the birds that will become Christmas dinner for some Costa Rican family. As for me I would rather enjoy the… Continue reading →