Why Caribbean Coast

May 7, 2017 Opinions

HOLA !! Hello from Costa Rica……. You may be asking, “WHY should I consider the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica ??” MANY and varied reasons! More bang for your buck here. This Province of Limon has not been Gringoized, so the cost of goods and services are reasonable. Acres of pristine land available for a fraction of the price on the Pacific coast. Growth is occurring, at a steady rate in business, education, and quality of life The New Port of Moin is progressing towards finished and will create many jobs and opportunity here. NATURE is abundant. We stay GREEN here[…]

Traffic Pura Vida

May 6, 2017 Opinions

One of the many JOYS of living in Costa Rica is the undeniable task of diving from point A to point B. As a USA driver of over 40 years, I came to Costa Rica 5 years ago, and said “NOPE” can’t do it. Merging traffic with no particular lane, pedestrians in the dark of night, bicycles, and motorcycles weaving hither and yon. To say the roads are a free for all is simply too kind. Fearful of maiming an innocent person, I handed over the keys to Caryn, who has a keen eye and a third sense of whats[…]

Toucans!!

May 3, 2017 Advice

Everyone that comes to the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica hopes to see the “fruit loops” Toucan.His formal name, Ramphastos sulfuratus, or Keel-Billed Toucan, lives in groups of 2 to 6, they like a hollowed out tree cavity resulting from decay to nest in, or living trees at nine feet to ninety feet. They are a common resident of the wooded regions throughout the Caribbean lowlands to 4000ft. They feed on berries, fruits, insects and the occasional small lizard or snake.You can tell when they are nearby by the unmistakable croaking, which sounds like a mechanical winding of an old clock. crrrik, crrrik,[…]

Best Beaches on the Caribbean Coast of CR

April 24, 2017 Featured Real Estate

A Detailed Look at the Best Beaches on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica By Laura Alvarado – March 14, 2017 More than often it is overlooked, perhaps because of the misconception that insecurity is higher in this province (San José is actually the province with highest crime rate); or maybe because there are no huge, luxury resorts; others don’t like the drive, as the road (Route 32) is considered dangerous; whatever the reasons may be, the fact is that Limón Province and the beaches in the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica don’t have the same popularity as the beaches[…]

Expanding Growth in Costa Rican Cities

April 7, 2017 Featured Real Estate

These 10 Costa Rican Cities Are Poised for Expanded Economic Growth news.co.cr/10-costa-rican-cities-poised-expanded-economic-growth/58880/ 4/5/2017 The Coalition for Development Initiatives (Cinde) identified these 10 emerging cities as having the greatest potential in Costa Rica to start attracting new types of investment and increase economic opportunities; they are San Carlos, Liberia, Carrillo, Orotina, Puntarenas, Perez Zeledón, Limón, Pococí, Siquirres, and Turrialba These cities are located in counties which have “a significant degree of maturity and visible opportunities to be investment attraction magnets outside the Greater Metropolitan Area [or GAMA, its initials in Spanish],” said Cinde. The cities stood out in a national analysis[…]

August in Costa Rica

August 8, 2016 Opinions

Well, the rainy season has let up here on the Caribe, so the sun starts at daybreak with puffy clouds immersed in vibrant skies. The rainy season has sparked a good bit of growth on the trees and flower beds. All seem happy. Green Macaws are still swooping into the forest about 4:30 pm every day. A joyful sound their squawk. Nowhere on Earth can you find this diversity. We are blessed.

Costa Rican Culture

April 5, 2014 Featured Opinions

“Pura Vida” “Pura Vida” is the most recognizable phrase for the Costa Ricans. It reflects the local way of life. It is the most common greeting of people on the streets and in the markets. “Pura Vida”, means pure life, or good life. A common response to “How are you?” would be “Pura Vida”. Cuisine Costa Rican cuisine is a blend of Native American, Spanish, African and many other diverse origins. Dishes such as the tamale and many others made of corn are the most representative of its indigenous inhabitants, and similar to other neighboring Mesoamerican countries. Spaniards brought new ingredients to the country from other[…]

Geography

March 17, 2014 Featured

Coastline Costa Rica borders the Caribbean Sea, the Pacific Ocean, Nicaragua and Panama. It has nearly 800 miles of coastline, 132 miles on the Caribbean coast and 631 miles on the Pacific coast. Islands Costa Rica is also comprised of several islands.Cocos Island (9.3 square miles) is relevant because of its distance from the continental landmass, 300 mi. Calero Island is the largest island of the country (58.5 square miles). Over 25% of Costa Rica’s national territory is protected by SINAC (the National System of Conservation Areas), which oversees all of the country’s protected areas. Costa Rica also possesses the greatest density of species in the world. Volcanoes[…]

Costa Rica’s Climate

March 17, 2014 Advice Featured

Costa Rica is located between 8 and 12 degrees north of the Equator so the climate is tropical year round. However, Costa Rica has many microclimates which are determined by elevation, rainfall, topography, and the geography of each particular region. The seasons of Costa Rica are defined by rainfall during a particular period. The year is split into two seasons, the dry season known as summer, and the rainy season, known locally as winter. The “summer” or dry season stretches from December to April, and “winter” or rainy season goes from May to November. During this time, it rains constantly in some regions. The Caribbean slopes of the Central Cordillera mountains is the region to receive the most[…]