Archive for September 8th, 2008

Real estate in Costa Rica

Monday, September 8th, 2008

Real Estate in Costa Rica can be a rich and rewarding purchase if done right. Just like anywhere else, the three most important factors about real estate in Costa Rica are location, location, location.

You need to choose the kind of area you want to live in since Costa Rica offers you so much variety in a relatively small area.

You can choose Mountains, Volacano areas, beaches, cities or even jungle. Just make sure before you buy that you are near good services such as clinics, stores, banks and other necessary businesses since you will have to take care of normal everyday living events.

You also need to be sure if you buy in the countryside that you have access to water, since not all lots will have their own well.

The beaches are spectacular and as long as you buy in a good area with good quality building, your real estate in Costa Rica can provide many years of enjoyment.

Costa Rica-World Bank: New Partnership Includes US$258 Million

Monday, September 8th, 2008

The World Bank Board of Directors endorsed today the new Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) for Costa Rica, which envisages a lending program of up to US$258 million between August 2008 and December 2010.

According to World BAnk, the new partnership is based on a streamlined lending program for priority areas such as secondary education, prevention of catastrophic risks, telecommunications reform, and the comprehensive development of infrastructure in the country.

Additionally, the partnership includes an expanded program of analytic and advisory activities carefully tailored to country demands and that would respond in real time to emerging demands. (more…)