Archive for July 15th, 2009

Living And Investing In Costa Rica

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

the general feeling among experts is that real estate investment in Costa Rica is going to be profitable in the future. As more and more foreigners are willing to buy property in Costa Rica, the boom in the property business is going to stay a little longer. Some areas of Costa Rica was recognized more than 100% over the past two years. So far, investors have a lot of money when they have invested in Costa Rica.

Typically, investors with investments in real estate and expected to rise significantly over time. But Costa Rica is different in the history of real estate have shot all the prices because the country does not leave a stone unturned to provide free quality of life.

In some places the investment in real estate and waiting for the ideal time for the return is the best way to continue investments in real estate. But Costa Rica is a country that has the quality of life for buyers who have driven real estate markets at that point.

With so much in Costa Rica, to live, there is a bad idea. To buy real estate in Costa Rica is not only cheap, but it is also a good investment over time. As foreign buyers are on a look out for investment in Costa Rica will be a good investment in buying real estate in Costa Rica.

Living in Costa Rica is entertaining with full fledged services and infrastructure available, moving to Costa Rica to live is not a bad option. Costa Rica real estate is cheaper, is also a good long term investment with many findings that show real estate prices.

If you are a nature lover, sports enthusiast or water have been withdrawn from work, Costa Rica is a paradise for you. Those who are frustrated with the long spout that prevents them from reaching out to different locations easily want to stay in Costa Rica to enjoy.

It is paradise for nature lovers, fans of water sports or retiree who wants to enjoy his life with nature and other modern conveniences around. Those who are tired of busy burly of life and wants to take the life of leisure are attracted by the country of Costa Rica. Other factors are a big advantage to live and invest in Costa Rica is free from risk investment due to the stability of the political environment in the country Costa Rica. With the political turmoil so far not reported the risk of investing in real estate in Costa Rica is almost zero. During all these years of property in Costa Rica was due to swing-up people from other countries show much interest in investing money.

Costa Rica confirms 7th death of A/H1N1 flu

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Costa Rica has confirmed its 7th death related with the A/H1N1 flu on Tuesday, Health Minister Maria Luisa Avila said Tuesday.

The seventh death case was a 24-year-old male, who died on July 11 of respiratory complications related to his overweight and smoking addiction.

So far, a total of 428 A/H1N1 flu cases have been confirmed in Costa Rica, with 20 suspected cases to be examined by lab tests.

The minister said Costa Rica was at one of the peaks of the pandemic, and there would be more cases and deaths in the coming weeks.

Costa Rica reported its first A/H1N1 flu death case on May 9. (more…)

WRAPUP 2-Give talks a chance, U.S. tells Honduras rivals

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

* U.S. calls for patience in Honduras crisis talks

* Mediator Costa Rica also says give talks a chance

* Rival sides show no sign of budging from tough positions

The United States and the Costa Rican mediator in Honduras’ political crisis urged the rival sides on Tuesday to give talks a chance after the ousted president threatened to abandon dialogue if he was not reinstated quickly.

They were responding to a warning on Monday by deposed Honduran President Manuel Zelaya, toppled in a June 28 coup, that he would quit talks mediated by Costa Rican President Oscar Arias unless Honduras’ interim rulers agreed to restore him to office this weekend. (more…)

Travel 101: Why Live in Costa Rica?

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

The first question I am often asked when meeting new people is why I live in Costa Rica. This is also a common topic of conversation among ex-pats as everyone is curious as to why someone else chose to move to Costa Rica. I have compiled the top 10 reasons that I often hear.

1) Costa Rica offers the perfect climate. The Central Valley offers spring-like temperatures of around 72 degrees year round. If you would like it a little cooler, you can move up the mountain a little or if you would like it warmer, you move down towards the beach. There is no more shoveling of snow – ever.

2) Costa Rica is a stable, peace loving democracy. Costa Rica eliminated their military in 1948 and put all the money that they would have spent on the military into social programs. They have clean water, good health care and a very high literacy rate.

3) Costa Ricans believe they live in paradise. One of my favorite stories is one of our friends who was visiting was asked by Costa Rican immigration how long he was staying. He told them 10 days. The immigration official surprised our friend by shaking his head and responding sadly, “That is such a short time to be in paradise.” My favorite DJ, Evan Luck on Radio Dos, always refers to the country as paradise. I smile every time I hear him. (more…)