North American Anglers: $600 million to Costa Rica economy
July 14, 2010
Tourism is Costa Rica’s top industry and new research shows North Americans traveling there in 2008 to fish generated $599 million – or about two percent of Costa Rica’s gross domestic product.
The study, conducted in 2009 by The Billfish Foundation, Southwick Associates and the Universidad de Co…
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Arenal Volcano: History and Information
June 18, 2010
This is an interesting article that owners of The Village of San Buenas may find interesting. Costa Rica is full of wonderful and amazing sites. Although The Village is approximately five hours from Arenal it makes for a great weekend getaway.
Originally written in Landings – Nature Air Magazine
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New Watersport in Costa Rica
June 18, 2010
Standing + Paddling
A Balancing Act on the Sea
Walking on water is a feat reserved for Jesus Christ Lizards, the son of God and anyone that’s mastered the newest fad in the water sports, a cross between ocean kayaking and surfing known as SUP. What’s SUP? ‘Stand Up Paddling’, a rewarding mid-o…
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Nature Air Flight Special Pricing
June 18, 2010
Nature Air Pass
Be sure to fly into Palmar Sur (PMZ) to visit the Village of San Buenas.
Nature Air, Costa Rica’s leading airline, is offering travelers the freedom to go where they want by using their brand new Nature Air Pass. The pass is valid for a period of two weeks or one month and give…
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Message from our Master Planner
June 9, 2010
Today we have a feature story published again in NewGeography: http://www.newgeography.com/content/001594-subdivisions-the-lots-per-minute-rac
This is an important article because it clearly explains why we have not advanced much towards the goal of sustainability.
More important it explains how…
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Medical Tourism Expected to Rise
February 24, 2010
NOTE: Costa Rica’s healthcare is ranked above the United States’.
Costa Rica Developers Eye Health Care Centres by Kevin Brass
The Costa Rican government is promoting a plan to help developers build projects centered on health care facilities for foreign retirees.
New developments would offer clu…
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Costa Rica Photos
February 22, 2010
Look at my latest Costa Rica/Village of San Buenas photo album: 2010_JanFeb_CostaRica
Costa Rica Message from Management Oct 2009
October 14, 2009
The last couple of months have been very busy in Costa Rica, Sol Property Group and The Village of San Buenas. I’ll highlight a few events that were very memorable.
August Back in August I spent a day with Rodrigo Arias (Costa Rican Secretary of State), Jorge Eduardo Sanchez (Deputado or “Sena…
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Message from Management
July 30, 2009
Due to some health problems that are now under control I was unable to physically be in Costa Rica during the past 15 months. However, I am pleased to report that I have just returned from a nine day trip. Following are my thoughts, and observations and changes that have taken place since my last…
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The Village of San Buenas June 2009
June 13, 2009
I’m glad you are visiting our website – I hope in the near future you will visit our Costa Rica real estate project. When we first purchased this land (read about the history here) approximately three years ago, our vision was to offer our clients a beautiful and affordable piece of paradise. Our…
Head to the clouds: Costa Rican cloud forest alive with birds, butterflies and orchids
June 8, 2009
MONTEVERDE REGION, Costa Rica — The Monteverde Cloud Forest is a treasure trove of botanical wonders. It’s also a major pain to get there.
Five miles of new paving on the Monteverde Road was just finished in December, adding to the seven miles already paved.
But the last 13-mile stretch is still…
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Costa Rica Fishing: Pacific Bite Solid; Tarpon Steady on Caribbean
June 5, 2009
May is a weather transition month along the Pacific coast as we go from dry season to wet season. Occasional evening showers wash trees and debris out into the ocean and many game fish will congregate around this debris as it collects in the current lines. Find the right current line with the rig…
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