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Central Canton and Garabito will receive investments by more than $211 million on the next 15 years.

On the next 15 years the canton central Pacific of Costa Rica and the canton of Garabito will receive investments of more than $211 million.

In the list of projects there are three real estate developments in charge of Costa Rican companies that seek to change the face of the province of Puntarenas, which has been lagging behind for several years.

While the canton of Garabito is one of the cantons more growing in the country and greater tourism boom, still seems that investors seek to invest more in it to consolidate it as the tourist area of greater affluence of the country.

Investments that are projected to be in the central cantons and Puntarenas-Garabito will reach $211 billion and will occupy about 164 hectares of land over a period of 15 years.

One of the projects planned for the area is Mystic, a mini beach town located in Playa Hermosa, Jacó in the canton of Garabito. The managers of Mystic, the company Desarrollos506, will build a community private's three stages focused a Costa Rican of class medium-high and high of ages between the 30 and 60 years.

Another of the projects scheduled for this area is Jaco Walk, located in the center of the city and will count with a investment of approximately $50 million of about 70 thousand meters square of construction with 600 parking. The project will begin to market their properties next month and is expected to be delivered in October 2014.

Jaco Walk will house banks, fast food, medical Tower and other offices. You will have access to the sea, to the main street and also mountain, projected that the property also has a future hotel. It will be developed by the company Interra.

"Today there are shops which are not in Jaco for lack of adequate infrastructure to operate with standards of international franchising; There are even others who are working in local inadequate", Alfredo Atmetlla Manager of Interra told the daily El Financiero.

Ready to open projects is Ocean Mall, a shopping mall of 22 thousand square meters with an investment of $20 million. The building would be ready at the beginning of 2015. Ocean Mall is part of an even more ambitious project of a mixed complex called Oak city, which will be from an Office Center, apartments, different amenities and residential condominiums.

Without a doubt Central Pacific region is emerging as one of the regions fastest growing in the country especially in the tourist and real estate industry of Costa Rica.

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#Whale watching #season is about to start in #CostaRica │ #costadevelopers

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In the country is easy to find #tourism companies offering tours for the sighting of #whales and #dolphins.

The humpback whale is the most popular species of whales that visit the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, the calm waters of this coast, especially near the Golfo Dulce in the North Pacific, and also in the Osa Peninsula in the South of the coast invite these mammals to visiting the country, giving everyone a show like no other.

The months of #August and #September are ideal for whale watching, as well as other species that are held regularly in the calm and clear waters of the Pacific coast of Costa Rica.

During the months of August and September the Golfo Dulce is extremely busy with the #migration of humpback whales, is known as a tropical fjord, and becomes a critical #habitat for the survival of these whales.

In accordance with the research centre of Cetaceans of Costa Rica (CEIC), these whales come every year to be able to mate and give birth in the warm waters of the South Pacific region of Costa Rica, from the Marino #Ballena National Park to the South of Dominical Beach, both places extremely close to coast Developers properties.

This event is extremely important for the wildlife of these animals, that made one of the most important journeys of life marina, these mammals made a trip of between 3 000 and 5 thousand miles, from the northern hemisphere as South, both come from territories such as Alaska and British Columbia and travel to sites as MexicoCentral America and Hawaii.

On the other hand, those coming from the areas to the South, such as Australia, spend the winter months in such places and are likely to be observed in Costa Rica from June until November.

Coast Developers properties, located in the Central Pacific, are extremely close to the areas where it is more common to see these mammals, Matapalo, Dominical, and the Peninsula de Osa, which facilitates you organize and take tours that offer all the comforts to enjoy this great show.

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Best places to live in Costa Rica when retired

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Thousands of Americans and foreigners come to Costa Rica for a life is much quieter and less expensive in the process of withdrawal.

Costa Rica becomes one of the biggest attraction for the life of the retirement especially by its proximity to one of the main tributaries of retired: United States, also does not represent a significant distance with Canada, for example.

Some of the benefits are the low cost of living compared with developed countries, an exceptional climate and a security policy stable.

The favorite destinations chosen by foreigners for removal are among the following: Samara, tamarind in the province of Guanacaste in the North of the country, these places, both in coastal areas are ideal for being surrounded by a developed environment yet maintaining the natural beauty. It has beautiful Resorts as well as facilities such as restaurants and water sports activities.

Other regions that have become destinations star, is the area of Montezuma in the North of the Pacific coast, this is ideal for people who enjoy the natural in its best State places, Montezuma is a coastal town that retains even the purity natural and less invaded by a developed construction, such as paved roads and high buildings.

The Central Pacific region is one of the most important and busiest, as ever, is the coast that is closest to the city, Manuel Antonio and Jaco are beaches preferred not only by national and international tourists, but for those who are planning to settle in Costa Rica, just an hour and a half of the Intl Airport. Juan Santa María can enjoy all that the Pacific coast has to offer.

If your plan isn't to live beside the sea, then in Costa Rica there are other popular options to live in the city, in a magnificent position, enjoying an exceptional climate and at much lower cost. For example in the western part of the capital, the favorite places are Escazu Santa Ana, in the most exclusive places of the capital, with access to a multitude of services, immersed in the beautiful mountains of the region.

Foreigners looking for Costa Rica to settle have many options depending on your preferences; the country brings together all the qualities that are ideal to offer enough for a comfortable retirement life, in harmony with nature and at a much lower cost.

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Casino Crocs opens in the Central Pacific of Costa Rica

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The Central Pacific is one of the areas receiving more tourists in Costa Rica, due to its proximity to the Central Valley.

The entertainment center will be named Croc Casino Resort, is expected to start operation in December 2014. The building will be built on the north side of the community of Jaco.

Owners are Dag and Jennifer Hascall. He is the owner of a Michigan steel company and other businesses, her cousin, Rory Hascall, identified as an Executive in Las Vegas since long time ago, will operate and manage the business.

A press release said that Dag Hascall owned property but did not have a solid development plan, is then when Rory Hascall came into the picture.

Crocs Casino Resort represents an investment of at least $30 million, according to official sources, and the plan is to hire 300 employees. The statement said that this would make the casino the largest employer in the region.

The firm plans a center of 152 rooms and 44 residences condominio. The project aims to be a style casino Las Vegas with a pool facing the sea, restaurants, a nightclub, a spa, shopping and other attractions.

In relation to the name, the Central Pacific is also intended to be a habitat for crocodiles. A spokesman said that casino operators are well aware of the health of the reptiles and that they will maintain close veterinary services.

Jaco area is known for its crocodiles. A great attraction is the lookout on the bridge of the highway the waterfront on the Río Grande de Tárcoles where crocodiles are always resting in the waters of the river. With the habitat of the crocodile in Crocs, tourists can take a much closer look.

Dag Hascall chairs Hascall Steel Co., in Grandville, Michigan. But he is no stranger to overseas projects. A biography provided by the company said that you moved to Katmandu, Nepal, where it operated a company that manufactures handicrafts and jewelry exported and imported.

In Costa Rica signature PM architects designed the structure. Versions show a building of three tones with bridges that connect some of the upper floors to encompass an area open to the sea breeze. The company has established a Web site pre-sales of apartments.

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Costa Rica: Tourism destination of adventure

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The majority of tourists visiting Costa Rica practice sports of adventure while in the country.

The relief of Costa Rica allows you to have the possibilities to offer visitors a host of adventure activities, ranging from hiking, strolls to horse between another hundred of them.

According to the Costa Rican Institute of tourism in the year 2011, the country received $1 975 million, and more than 70% of these visitors who entered the country by air practicing some kind of adventure sport. Sports that have more boom are the canopy, surfing, bungee jumping and diving.

"Wide biodiversity, topography and geography that characterizes Costa Rica, facilitates the practice of sports and adventure's high level and makes it an attractive destination for adrenaline lovers", said Allan Flores, Tourism Minister.

In 2012 Costa Rica was awarded by the web site specialized for travelers Trip Advisor as the destination number one for adventure. And in the previous year also International Business Times magazine included him among the 10 most popular destinations.

In each region of the country is different activities for which put to the test their adrenaline. The Fortuna de San Carlos, for example, in the northern region of the country offers a very wide range of possibilities, ranging from travel in the tops of trees in different types of forest, lakes and visits the beautiful Arenal Volcano tours.

The region where Costa Developers, Central Pacific, projects are located is good for different activities. In this region Playa Jacó and Hermosa, renowned destinations are world-famous for surfing. In addition the Central Pacific

offers you the possibility to go fishing in one of the nearby marinas such as sailfish in Quepos and Los Sueños in Herradura, advantages of staying in this region.

In the past the country has also been host of Championships as the surfing world in 2009 and the World Tournament of rafting in 2011, when 32 countries participated in the waters of the Pacuare, Reventazón and Savegre rivers.

Adventure awaits anywhere to visit Costa Rica. Do not hesitate to consult what activities can be performed near where you stay.

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Thousands of tourists entered the country on Easter

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Easter period lends itself so that national and foreign to move to areas of the country.

During Holy week about 85,000 tourists entered the country between 22 and 30 March, according to official data from the General Directorate of migration and aliens. In the same way some 113.000 people left Costa Rica to other destinations, including Nicaragua, United States, and Colombia.

According to the data, approximately 50,000 people left the country by the airport Juan Santa María and some 40 thousand through the checkpoint in Peñas Blancas, Guanacaste.

Interim Director of Migration Freddy Montero reported that there were also outflows of 12 600 tourists from Costa Rica airport Juan Santa María, 3 200 by the Sixaola port and 1 455 by the city of Los Chiles, in the North of Alajuela.

"It's more 113.000 leaving the country and more than 85,000 entering neatly for our migrant jobs. This says much of the orderly and efficient work that has been given in the country these days of Easter" said Montero.

In Costa Rica are two airports of great importance for the tourists, the international Daniel Oduber airport in Liberia, Guanacaste, and strategic point for those visitors wishing to visit the region of the North Pacific. This airport recorded an income of 24 000 people during this Easter 2013.

For visitors wishing to spend more time in the region of the Central Pacific, the Juan Santa Maria International Airport is located only one hour from this area. This same airport was which recorded higher number of inputs and outputs (95 000) during Holy week.

Due to the large population of Nicaraguans living in Costa Rica, the Penas Blancas border post, bordering Nicaragua accounted for more than 60 000 people during the week.

Before visiting Costa Rica, either by land or air ask your travel agent which is the route that most favors you to access your favorite destinations.

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Costa Rica: Best destination to retire

Discover why this Central American paradise is your best choice to relax and enjoy their retirement years.

Hundreds of foreigners have opted for Costa Rica as the best country to retire, a place that welcomes more than two million tourists a year and with a beautiful biodiversity has become the home to many to enjoy their retirement life.

Certainly a large population of retired foreigners comes from the North of the continent, United States and Canada. The proximity and ease of transport and access from these countries to Costa Rica has become an important factor when choosing the Central American country.

Another element that makes Canadians and Americans to live in Costa Rica is access to health. In the United States and Canada the cost for medical services amounts to thousands of dollars for procedures that cost half or less in Costa Rica.

According to the magazine International Living, Costa Rica is one of the 5 countries in the world suitable for enjoying retirement, above regions of removal in the United States. An ideal climate, excellent medical treatment and a lower cost of living are added to the list of reasons for why they choose Costa Rica.

In the month of April will be held in the country the Congress of medical tourism, where participating national and foreign experts that will talk about wellness in Costa Rica and programs communities designed for removal in different regions of the country. The intention is to promote Costa Rica and Latin America as the leading destination in the care of health, welfare and retirement needs.

"Costa Rica has acquired a greater awareness about the potential of the industry of retired to the country in regards to entry of currency, expenditure on health, food, tourism, services. For costs of health care, security, offer housing, tourist attractions, Costa Rica can become the favorite destination of thousands of Americans and Europeans seeking better lives at a better price," said Dr. Jorge Cortes, President of PROMED, organizers of the event.

This is the fourth edition of the International Congress of medical tourism, on this occasion will take place at the hotel Los Sueños Marriott Resort & Marina in Horseshoe, Central Pacific. This promises to propel the region in terms of business development.

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Costa Rica obtained high rankings in websites for travelers

Tourism represents an important income for the economy of the Central American country

Of the Top 10 beaches in Central America according to the web site Trip Advisor, eight of them are located in Costa Rica, including the number 1. Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio at the Central Pacific. One of the best-known beaches in the province of Guanacaste also entered into this list, Playa Samara as number two. In addition Playa Nosara, also in Guanacaste ranked 4th.

Some of the remaining list posts include the beautiful beaches of Santa Teresa in the South of the Nicoya peninsula, Playa Avellanas, Conchal Beach and Playa Hermosa Guanacaste, in addition to Puerto Viejo in the province of Limón.

In addition to Trip Advisor, another significant source for travelers, Lonely Planet has considered to Costa Rica as one of their top destinations and among its best listings.

Thousands of tourists enjoying their holidays in Costa Rica, one of the best options for returning to a country and to see new destinations on it, it is the system of fractional ownership offering Costa Developers.

You can enjoy a luxurious holiday residence, without having to pay for lodging in expensive hotels, every time you visit the country to discover their best corners.

Costa Rica took the position number 1 (of 10) in the best country of the "nature" thanks to its great variety of animals, forests, jungles, volcanoes and other attractions at its immense biodiversity

The country also received praise in the category of "Adventure" that secured the post 2 (of 10) and also the post 10 (10) was destined to meet other travelers.

In the list of 20 targets of Lonely Planet, Costa Rica ranked number 9 position, while Bhutan won the number 1.

Costa Rica is a vacation, visit and incomparable entertainment destination. Web sites powered by tourists who have visited the region are its best letter of introduction. Activities that can be found in the region will give them possibilities to choose from hundreds of beautiful to visit places and adventures that make.

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Fishing licenses can now be obtained online

The fishing Costa Rica Institute opened an online site for the processing and payment of licenses for fishing in the country.

Sport fishing is one of the favorite of thousands of foreign and domestic tourist’s activities taking them into the deep waters of Costa Rica every year.

Currently licenses to practice this sport may be obtained and paid through a web page; you can use this service both, responsible for tourism companies as well as fans themselves.

Prior to this innovation, fishing licenses had to be obtained at the offices of the Costa Rican Institute of fishing, but this process will live a significant change that will improve procedures for those interested in visiting the country on a journey of fishing.

Roger Lopez of INCOPESCA mentioned users who register through of web page may add to other people, which mean that a person in charge, whether to be in Costa Rica and its other users abroad, may process licenses for each of them for their journey.

Fishing licenses have a value of $15 for valid for 8 days, $30 used a whole month and $50 for valid licenses for one year. These rates correspond to foreign as citizens.

Near Costa Developers projects is located the tourist complex Los Sueños Resort and Marina, one of the most ostentatious projects in Central America, where you can enjoy not only lots of amenities for your vacation, but very close to a marina for luxury, where thousands of tourists on board for high seas fishing tours during all the year.

Authorities and angling experts have dubbed the Central Pacific as one of the best areas for fishing, in regions like Quepos, and Herradura; also in the sector of tamarind in the North Pacific. In the country you can fish, Marlin, Mahi, Rooster and other fruits of the sea.

If you cannot access internet website, the documents are still available at the offices of INCOPESCA. To obtain these permissions via online go to http://www.incopesca.go.cr/carnets/tramites/solicitud.aspx

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The construction industry aims to a growth of 11% in Costa Rica

Chamber of Construction of Costa Rica said that for this year it is estimated that the construction of residential and urbanizations will grow by 11%.

 The Costa Rican Chamber of construction recorded growth speculated the country must respond directly to the improvement and acceleration of procedures related to start construction, as well as speculation in the economy’s growth.

The President of the Chamber of Construction, Gonzalo Delgado, has expressed that to achieve growth that is planned, it is necessary to build a long term commitment of the institutions of the State planning to improve the conditions of access to housing.

Delgado also mentioned that it is a requirement that the figures of trusts, pension funds and public works concession are developed so that this takes place. It is also essential for the sector to reduce interest rates and work on the stability of the exchange rate.

The development of the sector in the previous year’s also indicates that last year's growth was 11%, with approximately 570 000 square meters of construction recorded in processes of 2011.

These data recorded by provincial correspond to the following figures in accordance with construction area: Puntarenas showed a growth of 43.6%, Heredia a 25.3%, lemon a 24.9%, Guanacaste 20.8% and San Jose a 6.8%. Alajuela and Cartago provinces showed a decrease of the construction.

Costa Developers properties, are located in the Central Pacific, in the Puntarenas province, according to the figures the province that has seen the greatest growth; this area has become a suitable target for the development of real estate, among other factors by its proximity to the city and its natural beauty.

The Chamber of construction specified that the expansion of residential buildings is a 23.3% and in the sector of commercial developments, have had a rapid expansion with a 1.6% growth. Categories showing negative numbers correspond to industrial buildings and offices.

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Costa Rica hotels are favorites of the region

In a survey conducted by the renowned website Trip Advisor catalogued hotels of Costa Rica as the best in the Central American region in accordance with the opinions of the visitors of this site.

According to Trip Advisor and its awarding of Traveller's choice of the list of the 25 best hotels in the Central American region, 16 are located in Costa Rica.

Website Trip Advisor has an audience of 60 million subscribers a month, and you can get information on all types of places to visit when you are of vacations, all inclusive hotel, conventional hotels, restaurants and other attractions in addition.

The hotel called the number one was the Nayara Hotel in San Carlos (Northern region of the country), followed by La Paloma Lodge in Drake Bay (South Pacific), Arenas del Mar Beachfront and Rainforest (Manuel Antonio, Central Pacific) and the Four Seasons Hotel in Papagayo, Guanacaste.

Coast Developers projects are located in the region of the Central Pacific, zone which also includes one of the most visited tourist sectors and further references on the web site; given the wide range of restaurants and activities that are offered in the region, thousands of visitors have made their observations on hotels, vacation activities and others in the area.

In addition to the hotels in the coastal regions of Costa Rica, were also rated tourist hostels in the greater metropolitan area, as the Hotel Grano de Oro in San José and Villa Blanca Cloud Forest in the area of San Ramón de Alajuela, within the first ten positions.

This survey took into account around 75 million comments from visitors, performed by region in order to obtain best results, polls allow users and people who want to visit or invest in Costa Rica and other countries to have an extensive knowledge of what you can enjoy during your vacation.

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