My first time in Jaco (about 20 years ago) it was a sleepy and traditional Costa Rican town that did not even have a stop light. Three years ago the skyline was filled with high-rise construction on the feeding frenzy of developers and speculators investing in property. However, that has changed, most investors are doing damage-control, regrouping and wondering how to deal in the slump of the real … [Read more...]
Qatar’s Investment In Costa Rica – Emir’s Arrivial
01/22/2010 by 2 Comments
With China investing heavily in Costa Rica in the last few years, it appears that the Middle East country of Qatar may be taking an investment interest in Costa Rica also. The ruler of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, is now in Costa Rica and staying at, The Four Seasons on the Papagayo peninsula. The hotel's ownership is heavily Saudi Arabian and it is the place for those with Muslim … [Read more...]
Costa Rica Govenment to Repair Bridges after Tragedy
10/26/2009 by Leave a Comment
The Costa Rica government announced on Saturday that it is allocating us$15 million for the reparation of 10 bridges, two days after a tragedy that took five lives and sparked a barrage of criticism against the ministra de Obras Pública y Transportes, Karla González. Costa Rican president, Oscar Arias, personally visited the site of Thursday's tragedy, reiterating his support of González, his … [Read more...]
Jaco, Costa Rica, Say, “Get Waco For Jaco”
10/20/2009 by Leave a Comment
When someone mentions Jaco, Costa Rica, the instant thought is the Wacos. Besides probably the most visited beach in Costa Rica, its closest beach to San Jose, great and almost “sinful” night life, surfing, unique shops and an assortment of art galleries make Jaco a must for almost all itineraries that cater to all types of people. In Jaco walking down the street, you will find an … [Read more...]
Costa Rica’s Caldera Highway Work Is Stopped by Environmental Panel
09/27/2009 by Leave a Comment
After many years it looked like the San Jose – Caldera new highway was going on schedule and be completed in February 2010. This much-awaited Autopista del Sol (The autopista, a concession highway where users pay a toll) that will dramatically cut travel time from the Central Valley to the central Pacific beaches. Since May, 2009, year Costa Ricans have experience delays, traffic chaos, and toll … [Read more...]
Paving Starting On Costa Rica’s Coastal Highway From Quepos to Dominical
09/13/2009 by Leave a Comment
A picture is worth a thousand words. The photos are taken just a couple of days ago of a very tiny portion of the newly-paved 44 km (27 mile) stretch of the Costa Rica's coastal highway (Costañera Sur) leading south from Quepos to Dominical. It's been a long time coming, but at last this major public works project is not only well underway, but about 75% completed. Some of the major and … [Read more...]
Costa Rica’s Coronado – Wellness, Development, Airport
08/12/2009 by 1 Comment
Not to be confused with the mountainous region north of San Jose, about half way between the Pacific side cities of Uvita (South of the Dominical) and Puerto Cortes, lies the growth-targeted natural wonderland of another, Coronado. While tourist and retirees were flocking to Costa Rica's northern Pacific Coast which has been perceived as the country's first hot spot, further South (about 240 … [Read more...]
Ecotourism, Corporate Greed, and Development
03/10/2009 by 3 Comments
Today the Osa Peninsula's most beautiful beach, full of turtle nests, has been destroyed by bulldozer and backhoes. The municipalidad in Golfito is tearing apart everything beautiful about the OSA. HELP! Back in September, 2008 the Tico Times Directory started to receive emails like the one above. Now the questions, has the peaceful Central American nation tourist reputation on protecting … [Read more...]
Comments