http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News en-us http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/medical_tourism_continues_to_grow_in_costa_rica Growth of medical tourism in this country has been one of its most unalloyed success stories. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2011-09-13 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/tourism_chamber_seeks_quick_ok_on_marina_law The national tourism chamber is calling on President Laura Chinchilla to quickly approve a new marina law that already has passed the legislature. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2011-07-26 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/ten_reasons_why_you_should_consider_costa_rica I’m not alone in loving Costa Rica. It’s a popular tourist and expat destination. And if you’re looking for a second home or retirement spot overseas, Costa Rica has a lot to offer. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2011-07-14 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/clear_capital_stability_ahead_as_distressed_property_prices_rise The real estate valuation firm Clear Capital sees signs of market stability as we move into the summer months. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2011-06-08 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/costa_rica_promoting_itself_as_a_medical_tourism_destination The capital city of San Jose is the destination of choice for medical tourists to Costa Rica, but other destinations are developing too. Clínica Bíblica’s future Guanacaste hospital is in a region with an expanding airport. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2011-05-20 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/local_nonprofit_benefits_from_mardi_gras_event Playa Potrero, Costa Rica - The event that is typically known for beers, beads, and well, you know, makes good on itself by serving as the vehicle for over us$10,000 in donations to local charities this year. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2011-04-28 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/costa_rica_s_liberia_airport_breaks_january_record_for_tourist_arrival The Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR), located in Guanacaste, recorded the highest number of tourists in its history during the month of January this year. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2011-02-17 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/from_jac_to_papagayo_tourists_prefer_the_pacific_coast_for_vacationing Closeness, comfort, access to supermarkets and other services are some of the reasons the Pacific beaches are a hit with vacationers, according to the Instituto Costarricense de Turismo (ICT) and the Cámara Nacional de Turismo (Canatur). Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2011-01-04 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/costa_rica_best_place_to_spend_holidays Three travel agencies ranked Costa Rica the best place to spend Christmas and New Year's holidays. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2010-11-23 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/westin_hotels_expands_footprint_in_latin_america_with_new_resort_in_costa_rica_starwood_hotels_to_debut_its_first_all_inclusive_resort_the_westin_playa_conchal_resort_spa_in_may_2011_following_a_comprehensive_renovation Accelerating growth in Latin America, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced its return to Costa Rica with the opening of The Westin Playa Conchal Resort & Spa in May 2011. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2010-10-21 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/four_seasons_resort_costa_rica_receives_1_ranking_and_top_accolades_from_cond_nast_traveler_readers_choice_awards_virtuoso_and_audubon_international_awards_honour_guest_experience_plus_social_and_environmental_responsibility Travellers have spoken: Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica received the #1 position in all of Central and South America from the Condé Nast Traveler 2010 Readers’ Choice Awards, one of the most coveted readers’ choice surveys in the travel industry. More than 25,000 readers voted in the 23rd annual survey. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2010-10-18 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/direct_flights_between_london_and_liberia_begin_in_november Beginning November 2, Thomson Airlines will be offering direct flights between Liberia, Costa Rica and London, England. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2010-10-02 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/costa_rica_s_economy_to_grow_says_presidenta_chinchilla Costa Rica's economy is expected to post solid growth of 4.5% this year and 5% next year as the country continues to invest in infrastructure and open up the telecommunications industry. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2010-09-22 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/liberia_airport_expansion_to_begin_in_october The expansion work of the Liberia airport is expected to begin next month, following several months of delays. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2010-09-07 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/eight_airlines_being_courted_by_tourism_ministry_to_add_costa_rica_to_its_list_of_destinations Getting to and from Costa Rica may soon be much easier as the ministerio de Turismo is currently negotiating with eight airlines to add Costa Rica to their list of destinations. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2010-09-06 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/costa_rica_places_35th_of_top_100_countries_by_newsweek Costa Rica placed 35th in Newsweek's top 100 nations ranked by economy, education, politics, health and quality of life and second in the Latin American and Caribbean group. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2010-08-29 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/costa_rica_s_president_chinchilla_calls_for_less_red_tape Presidenta Laura Chinchilla identified the three most important steps she will be taking to increase the flow of investment capital into Costa Rica Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2010-07-23 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/poverty_does_not_mean_unhappiness A list of rankings of selected nations on types of prosperity, Costa Rica placed 4th in "positive feelings" while placing 41st in GDP/Capita. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2010-07-02 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/plan_expected_to_attract_10_000_retirees Country creates retirement communities for foreigners. Costa Rica has launched a plan to attract foreign retirees and, as a first step, it facilitates the creation of specialized communities for this population. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2010-04-28 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/mindspring_founder_takes_new_urbanist_movement_to_costa_rica Brewer and a small group of partners have purchased 1,200 hilly acres along the northern Pacific coast of the Central American nation where they plan to build a new town -- Las Catalinas -- over the next few decades. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2010-04-07 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/voters_of_costa_rica_elect_their_first_female_president Costa Ricans elected a former vice president, Laura Chinchilla, as the country’s first female president, giving the ruling party a resounding victory. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2010-02-08 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/top_five_greenest_nations_on_the_planet The top five greenest nations on the planet: 1. Iceland, 2. Switzerland, 3. Costa Rica, 4. Sweden, 5. Norway Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2010-01-28 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/the_happiest_people Hmmm. You think it’s a coincidence? Costa Rica is one of the very few countries to have abolished its army, and it’s also arguably the happiest nation on earth. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2010-01-06 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/costa_ricans_have_most_happy_years_of_life An update of the World Database of Happiness calculates Costa Rica is at the top of the list for quality of life in 148 countries, Dutch researchers say. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2009-10-30 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/costa_rica_tops_the_2009_legatum_prosperity_index_in_latin_america Costa Rica tops the 2009 Legatum Prosperity Index in Latin America, ahead of Panama, Brazil, Argentina and Colombia. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2009-10-27 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/cr_s_tourism_industry_sees_signs_of_recovery The National Chamber of Tourism (CANATUR) is forecasting a recovery in the country’s tourism activity during the second semester of 2009, following the severe effects of the global recession. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2009-09-24 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/fdi_magazine_s_caribbean_and_central_american_countries_of_the_future_2009_10 Costa Rica ranks second in the first year of a combined Caribbean and Central American Countries of the Future ­competition Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2009-09-21 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/j_d_power_and_associates_ranks_coldwell_banker_highest_in_home_seller_satisfaction Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC ranked highest among real estate companies in satisfying home sellers according to the recently released J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Home Buyer/Seller StudySM. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2009-09-17 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/green_costa_rica_is_heaven_on_earth_in_new_happiness_index Costa Rica has been declared a paradise, not just by visitors to the country but by its own inhabitants. The lush Central American country takes top place on a new Happy Planet Index for having the highest levels of life satisfaction, a long life expectancy of 78.5 years and because 99 percent of its energy comes from renewable sources. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2009-07-06 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/costa_rica_to_lure_american_tourists_with_discounts The Instituto Costarricense de Turismo (ICT) - Costa Rican tourism board - is getting aggressive in attracting American tourists to Costa Rica, enticing "gringos" with discounts and bonuses for their visit. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2009-06-18 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/infrastructure_projects_to_continue_in_guanacaste The Ministry of Transportation and Public Infrastructure (MOPT) provided updates on a number projects currently being done in Guanacaste. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2009-06-03 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/howler_monkeys_regain_their_habitat The population of howler monkeys in Guanacaste is experiencing a recovery, in places such as Santa Rosa National Park. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2009-06-01 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/construction_of_hotels_in_guanacaste_not_stopping_despite_recession Despite the recession, hotel construction continues in Guanacaste. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2009-06-01 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/costa_rica_will_have_a_speedy_recovery Growth in production this year will be 0.5%. Banking system is in a position to withstand a moderate stress. By 2010 Costa Rica is a country that will restore its economic health. For this year, predictions are that production will grow by 0.5% and 2010 growth will be 1.5%. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2009-05-19 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/there_s_a_silver_lining_in_costa_rica_s_gold_coast At the heart of the real estate wave in Guanacaste province in Costa Rica in 2006, some 20 residential projects had either broken ground, been announced or been approved. About 350,000 visitors landed that year at the regional airport in Liberia, quadrupling the figure from 2003, its first year of international flights. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2009-04-16 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/retirement_communities_may_benefit_from_silver_lining_in_economic_downturn 53 Percent of Surveyed Coldwell Banker® Real Estate Professionals in Retirement Havens Report Increase in Retirees Ages 60 and Younger Purchasing Homes Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2009-04-14 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/no_drill_baby_drill These days, visitors can still see amazing biodiversity all over Costa Rica — more than 25 percent of the country is protected area — thanks to a unique system it set up to preserve its cornucopia of plants and animals. Many countries could learn a lot from this system. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2009-04-11 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/26_guanacaste_beaches_earn_ecological_blue_flag_distinction A total of 26 beaches in Guanacaste province earned this year the Ecological Blue Flag environmental quality distinction — including Punta del Madero, which obtained the highest possible rating of four stars. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2009-04-06 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/manual_for_costal_area_regulatory_plans_unveiled The Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) has unveiled a manual for drafting of regulatory plans on coastal areas — based on the National Tourism Plan 2002-2014, which established that the country’s tourism development will continue to be built on the factors and elements that have historically helped the positioning and recognition of the “Costa Rica tourism brand. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2009-02-23 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/government_puts_its_weight_behind_medical_tourism The country has put its support behind health tourism. A decree published Wednesday pledges the executive branch to simplify and speed up the process of giving approval to firms involved in this type of tourism. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2009-02-20 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/second_homes_living_abroad_never_looked_so_good Costa Rica has been one of the most popular retirement destinations for Americans abroad, and it has boomed as a choice for second homes. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2009-01-08 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/jetblue_to_fly_to_costa_rica JetBlue announced plans Wednesday to begin service to Costa Rica, a route that would be the carrier's first to Central America. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2008-12-11 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/relief_in_guanacaste_to_be_spelled_c_i_m_a State-of-the-art hospital should be completed by 2011 Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2008-12-05 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/tlc_with_panama_goes_into_effect Starting last November 23, the Free Trade Agreement between Costa Rica and Panama was put into effect, which is vitally important to strengthen commercial relations between both countries. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2008-12-03 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/seminar_seeks_to_improve_construction_and_stimulate_energy_savings The Seminar “Innovation of construction for a sustainable future” made known constructive techniques that are more in agreement with the environment and Costa Rican values. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2008-12-03 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/get_well_soon_love_c_r Hospitals report medical tourism alive and kicking Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2008-10-31 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/government_wants_coastal_regulatory_plans_by_2010 BID-Catastro Plan To Prioritize Pacific Coast Towns Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2008-08-29 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/la_cueva_reservoir_project_in_guanacaste_declared_of_public_interest The feasibility studies and possible construction of the La Cueva reservoir in Guanacaste have recently been declared of “public interest” and of “national convenience” by the government. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2008-08-19 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/environmental_guide_for_construction_issued Beginning last Aug. 11, a new Environmental Guide for Construction became effective in Costa Rica. Builders must now abide by the new rules during the process of Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIA) of their projects as part of the construction phase and permits stage. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2008-08-19 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/upscale_tourists_hunger_for_eco_luxurious_experiences Guanacaste Province, a remote and once-impoverished region in northwest Costa Rica near the Nicaraguan border, is bidding to be the next luxury hotspot. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2008-02-14 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/flamingo_marina_s_first_phase_almost_completed Almost four years after the Flamingo marina in Santa Cruz closed, the first phase of a concession process to build a new marina in the area is almost done. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2008-01-08 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/cafta_becomes_law_in_costa_rica Costa Rica's president on Wednesday signed into law a free trade agreement with its Central American neighbors, the United States and the Dominican Republic. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2007-11-21 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/with_costa_rica_s_mail_it_s_address_unknown A nation without street signs or numbers tries to sort out a new system. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2007-11-05 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/billion_dollar_tourism_project_for_guanacaste By Ralph Nicholson, GUANACASTE, COSTA RICA (The Beach Times) -- Billion Dollar Tourism Project For Guanacaste Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2007-08-31 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/project_takes_off_in_costa_rica Costa Rica's first rocket technologies laboratory has been built and masterminded by 57 year-old former NASA astronaut Franklin Chang-Diaz, launching a private venture to build a plasma-powered rocket engine capable of sending a shuttle into space cheaper and quicker than conventional models. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2007-08-30 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/costa_rica_awards_bearingpoint_20_million_contract_to_modernize_national_tax_system BearingPoint, Inc. (NYSE:BE), one of the world's largest management and technology consulting firms, has been selected by the Costa Rican Ministry of Finance to develop and implement a new tax system for the country. The contract is valued at $20 million over two years. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2007-08-29 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/luxury_optimists_owners_of_million_dollar_homes_expect_values_to_keep_growing_study By Amy Hoak, CHICAGO (MarketWatch) -- Many homeowners living in luxury are also upbeat about the future value of their homes -- even as many markets are cooling, according to a survey released Monday by Coldwell Banker Previews International. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2007-06-18 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/new_coldwell_banker_office_opens_in_the_gold_coast_of_costa_rica_and_celebrates_with_an_open_house A new Coldwell Banker real estate office has opened in Brasilito – Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica. Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2007-05-27