We get many emails asking about alternative medical and which doctor or practitioners would we most recommend. Requests vary from everything to vitamins injections and Cobalt treatment for whatever, HIV/AIDs and cancer cures and the increasing inquires about anti-aging remedies.
With Health Care in the US running amok, Costa Rica has become a major place for medical tourism that include modern hospitals that provide elective procedures as well as complex specialized surgeries such as joint replacement (knee/hip), cardiac surgery, dental surgery, and cosmetic surgeries – the Central American country has also has seen an major increase in herbalism or what is also called, botanical medicine.
According to The United Nations, Costa Rica ranks in first place in Latin America for the development of curative and preventative diseases. And the World Health Organization (WHO) has Costa Rica placed higher for health services than that of the US. So it is very appealing for those seeking treatment to do it in Costa Rica and most important, medical costs vs the US are a lot lower.
Herbal medicine is an approach to the treatment of diseases and medical complaints involving the use of plants and their extracts. Many conventional drugs also use medicines derived from plant sources. Read more...(743 words, 1 image, estimated 2:58 mins reading time)
We have just discovered why the Costa Rica sea turtle is going extinct, it is not being trapped in fishing nets, pollution, global warming or tourism development, but local Costa Rican’s over harvesting eggs where many are starting to claim, it has becomes an illegal attack against nature.
The above photographs [that have been plastered all over the internet], show the destruction and/or legal harvesting of turtle nesting sites in Ostional, which is on the Guanacaste Peninisula. As you can see, bags and bags are literally filled with thousands of eggs. These bags are being carried away are supposed to be sold into the local economy, but unfortunately most end up on the Asia or other overseas black markets where the price is 10 times higher and this is where the debate starts.
Costa Rica has always claimed they were one of the forefathers of turtle conservation.
And Earthwatch recently praised several conversation programs in Guanacaste, Costa Rica with their “Help Save Leatherback Sea Turtles from Extinction” program.
The coast of Guanacaste is one of the most important remaining nesting beaches in the world.Read more...(327 words, 2 images, estimated 1:18 mins reading time)
Sometime before the end of this year, traffic cameras will be installed in various parts of San Jose, which will cause problems.
This week, I had to laugh when I learned that sometime before the end of this year the Policía de Tránsito (traffic police) are expecting to put in cameras to control traffic and ticket offending drivers in various parts of San Jose.
The areas targeted for this is Parque La Paz, the autopista General Cañas and the autopista Florencio del Castillo and other “unnamed” locations.
Cesar Quirós, the director of the traffic police, explained the cameras will photograph drivers not wearing seatbelts, not having the current marchamo or riteve (vehicle inspection) and committing offenses like not stopping at stop signs or running red lights.
So what does this mean? Well, we predict it will be huge headaches on both the prosecuting and offending party.
Some people will say, the real purpose of traffic cameras is to let cops spend more time in doughnut shops. Cynics might contend that the devices are mostly intended to boost traffic-fine revenue. But cameras that photograph the license plates of cars running red lights or speeding–resulting in a citation in the car owner’s mailbox–are stirring up world-wide controversy as they become more common. Read more...(524 words, 2 images, estimated 2:06 mins reading time)
This small BCR roadside bank in Dominical is just one of 100s that populate all of Costa Rica.
Costa Rica does have its banks so if you’re looking to open a bank account in Costa Rica, most will offer services to foreigners, whether here as full-time residents, students or employees. Possessing a Costa Rican checking or savings account is advantageous for several reasons – namely the convenience of having an account in your country of residence. Say goodbye to those pesky international charges.
And there is a banking association, Costa Rican Banking Association : [Asociación Bancaria Costarricense], which many are members of.
The first decision you’ll want to make is whether to open an account with a private or a state bank. There are advantages to banking with both types of institutions, but which you choose boils down to personal preference.
Privatized banks, like Scotiabank of Costa Rica (Canadian Bank) tend to be very considerate of the value of their customers’ time. They are usually more organized and less crowded than their public counterparts, and also more likely to have English speaking staff. Wait lines are sometime at a minimal, and most transactions can be completed in less than 15 minutes. Read more...(732 words, 2 images, estimated 2:56 mins reading time)
The controversy between private enterprise and a government control port has set the union and government at odds with each other.
If you love historical redevelopment, it is so easy to see how Limon would be the perfect candidate, and at the same time become a world-class port bringing in billions to Costa Rica. Its shipyards with historical railroad equipment, the downtown look of Caribbean/New Orleans, with its Victorian homes flaunting long balconies and colorful façades add old-world charm . And not counting a gateway for cruise ships with millions of tourist dollars, just ready to be dumped into the community.
Eight – 10 years ago local businesses started talking about redevelopment, and when Costa Rican [then]President Oscar Arias signed a bill (about 18 months ago) providing $80 million dollars to the Caribbean port town to initiate a full-scale renovation project in five areas, restoration of cultural buildings, drainage and sanitation improvements, enhancement of municipal functions, small business development and most importantly, port modernization. That said, it would boost the goal of attracting nearly $900 million in additional private investments. Limon looked like it was on it way to become Central America’s first New Orleans style city and with a modern port to attract new shipping businesses in the Caribbean area. Read more...(1051 words, 2 images, estimated 4:12 mins reading time)
We get many emails asking about alternative medical and which doctor or practitioners would we most recommend. Requests vary from everything to vitamins injections and Cobalt treatment for whatever, HIV/AIDs and cancer cures and the increasing inquires about anti-aging remedies.
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