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Come Celebrate With Us On Friday - 30th January 2009! The birth of Scotland's most famous son Robert Burns.
Scott Oliver
Come Celebrate With Us On Friday - 30th January 2009! The birth of Scotland's most famous son Robert Burns. A Burns Supper is one of the most celebrated events in the Scottish cultural calendar, not just in Scotland but throughout the world. The true Burns Supper follows a common agenda, specific to the celebration of the life, works & cultural heritage of Robert Burns. . . . Keep reading
Cycling Race in Costa Rica - The Vuelta De Costa Rica comes to San Isidro
Costa Rica Realtor Victor Guerrero in San Isidro
Cycling Race in Costa Rica - The Vuelta De Costa Rica comes to San Isidro The Vuelta De Costa Rica competition is known as one of the toughest cycling competitions in the Americas. It is a 14 day cycling event that tours every sector of the country, from San Jose to Liberia, Puntarenas, Guapiles, Siquirres, Cartago, San Isidro de General and Santa Teresa de Perez Zeledon. . . . Keep reading
Secrets To Living Happily in Costa Rica - Have you ever dreamed of a new life? New DVD reveals all with 14 in depth interviews.
Scott Oliver - 24th December 2008
Secrets To Living Happily in Costa Rica - Have you ever dreamed of a new life? New DVD reveals all with 14 in depth interviews. Have you ever dreamed of a new life? Have you ever wished you could ask people living here if there is a secret to living happily in Costa Rica? How do people like you face the challenges of creating a new life in Costa Rica? . . . Keep reading
Building Homes and Living in San Isidro - Free online video interview with American builder Michael Holm.
Scott Oliver - May 2008
Building Homes and Living in San Isidro - Free online video interview with American builder Michael Holm. Michael Holm, originally from California has lived in Costa Rica for over 15 years. Like many before him, he came here on vacation and ended up building a B&B in Dominical which he eventually sold in 2001 . . . Keep reading
New American Built Custom Home in San Isidro For Sale
Costa Rica Realtor - Victor Guerrero in San Isidro
New American Built Custom Home in San Isidro For Sale Built with the latest techniques and the highest quality standards by U.S. owner/builder, with 15 years of experience in Costa Rica. The home features a custom kitchen, master bedroom with in suite bath and walk in closet, covered parking for ... . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Living with Earthquakes and Living Now!
Scott Oliver
Call me crazy but I have come to accept the regular earthquake tremors that we experience in this part of the world. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Weather Channel
Scott Oliver
In searching for 'weather channel' on Google, I found a mere 16,200,000 pages which is nearly as many as Costa Rica real estate (only kidding) that's only 4,000,000 pages . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Cars Driving In, Out and About
Derek Dodds
Costa Rica is fascinating and beautiful, there are tropical rain forests, active volcanoes, and white sand beaches that stretch as far as the imagination. . . . Keep reading
Escazu Luxury Condo For Sale - $349K
Escazu Luxury Condo For Sale - $349K One of the very few buildings in Escazu offering "loft style living" with modern design detail. The only one of these buildings offering a unit with multiple outdoor spaces, breathtaking views, mountain air and "end of road" privacy/security. . . . Keep reading
Land For Sale By Owner in Rapidly Growing Area. Only $42 per square meter, ideal for condominiums or 12-15 luxurious residential homes.
Land For Sale By Owner in Rapidly Growing Area. Only $42 per square meter, ideal for condominiums or 12-15 luxurious residential homes. The land is practically flat and suitable for building a very large house or a condominium with 12 to 15 individual luxury homes with lots of approximately 750M2 each (minimum) in addition to communal and leisure areas. Project studies and plans for a condominium of this size are available upon request. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Birds - The Magnificent Quetzal
Tom Lera - VIP Member
Costa Rica Birds - The Magnificent Quetzal They're still out there - some near, most far, all wide-open places waiting to expand your horizon. One of these places is the Santa Elena Cloud Forest in Costa Rica where a dense shroud of mist blankets the tight canopy. . . . Keep reading
Home For Sale By Owner - Fully furnished and equipped Esparza home for sale US$260,000 (Includes car).
Home For Sale By Owner - Fully furnished and equipped Esparza home for sale US$260,000 (Includes car). Yearly property taxes in 2007 were US$14.50. Electricity is normally around $90 per month, with garbage pick up $3 and water about $12 per month. We pay our gardener $35 per week although we increase that to $55.00 per week ($238.15/month) when he occupies our house in our absence. . . . Keep reading
There's Always Something to be Grateful for in Costa Rica
Susan Carmichael
The other day I worked myself into a tizzy about this or that thing in my life. The issue? I can't even remember what it was. I was probably being served some injustice by the world. . . . Keep reading
Free Spanish Lesson #20 - El sarcasmo
Dave Clark
Free Spanish Lesson #20 - El sarcasmo In all of the Latin American countries I've either lived in or visited, the people react to "el sarcasmo" (sarcasm) very differently than they do here is the U.S. . . . Keep reading
2008 Costa Rica Business Factors
Tom Rosenberger - Costa Rica construction expert.
2008 Costa Rica Business Factors Costa Rica has a population of 4.4 million people, 34% are between the ages of 15 and 45 years old. The local workforce of over 2 million people enjoys universal health care and education as well as a low unemployment rate. . . . Keep reading
Journey To Talamanca - Ken Beedle travels to the Talamanca area. Part I
Ken Beedle - December 2008
Journey To Talamanca - Ken Beedle travels to the Talamanca area. Part I In the years of roaming I had never thought I had stepped over the line. I had put my toes to the edge but never went pass what I thought I could handle. When I saw what was ahead of me, "oh s---!" definitely slipped through my lips. . . . Keep reading
Retired in Costa Rica ... Ken Beedle's journal today about estranged cat and things.
Ken Beedle - December 2008
Mainly she has had food issues. In humans it is called bulimia, in cats it's eat and puke. For once, she is not the problem. Not only has she readjusted to Costa Rica and chasing the Carmella the Bouncing Poodle around she has made friends with the entire family. . . . Keep reading
Journey To Talamanca - Ken Beedle travels to the Talamanca area. Part II.
Ken Beedle - December 2008
Journey To Talamanca - Ken Beedle travels to the Talamanca area. Part II. We stood outside and watched while fireworks crew went about entertaining us. The deep mud and water were cold. About 9pm I wandered out into the darkness and slipped into the sleeping bag clothes and all. I pulled my parka up around my ears and fell asleep occasionally waking because my sock covered feet were cold. . . . Keep reading
Great Electrician in San Jose
Scott Oliver - December 2008
Great Electrician in San Jose Berlin has spent quite a few days in my new apartment installing the lights. He has always arrived on time, he works hard, does a good job and cleans up afterwards and charges a fair price. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica's Ugliest Christmas Tree Contest
Scott Oliver - December 2008
Costa Rica's Ugliest Christmas Tree Contest This pitiful example of a Christmas tree (arbol de navidad) was spotted in the entrance of a Post Office in a rural area of Costa Rica (with zillions of trees in the area) about 90 minutes from San Jose. . . . Keep reading
Sell Your Own Home, Condo, Apartment or Land in Costa Rica
Scott Oliver
Sell Your Own Home, Condo, Apartment or Land in Costa Rica Would you like to show your Costa Rica home to thousands of serious real estate buyers who have the money and are actively looking to buy Costa Rica real estate? If so, you won't find another website that has more comprehensive information about Costa Rica real estate and over 14,000+ VIP Members, many of whom are looking to buy their home in Costa Rica within the next few years. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Flying Ultralights
Scott Oliver
Fying Ultralights in Costa Rica - We had traveled to Playa Junquilla on the Nicoya Pensinula to go flying... . . . Keep reading
Retire in Luxury and Tranquility. Beautiful 3,500 square foot home in Atenas for $415K
Costa Rica Realtor - Jeff Hickcox in Atenas
Retire in Luxury and Tranquility. Beautiful 3,500 square foot home in Atenas for $415K Quality new construction in a prestigious gated community in Atenas. This home is 3,500 square feet of finished living space with a custom pool, located on a 1.75 acre lot with great mountain views for US$415K! . . . Keep reading
Jewel in the Sun 170 Acre Costa Rica Farm For Sale - Only $2,000 per acre for a total of US$340,000
Jewel in the Sun 170 Acre Costa Rica Farm For Sale - Only $2,000 per acre for a total of US$340,000 This 170 acre farm is located in the mountains overlooking San Rafael de Guatuso in the Canton of Venado circa Santa Lucia about 3.5 hours to either the San Jose international airport or Liberia airport. . . . Keep reading
Free Spanish Lesson #19 - I need a pair of pants
Dave Clark
Free Spanish Lesson #19 - I need a pair of pants While in Latin America, I found out there were tailors (people who custom make clothes) that work out of their homes. Many of them, in lower-income areas (small pueblos), worked full time in their career as a tailor and would support their whole family by selling the clothes they made. . . . Keep reading
Top 25 Adventures on the Osa Peninsula - I dare you!
Chelsea Carlsson
Top 25 Adventures on the Osa Peninsula - I dare you! Easy access is available via several domestic airports in the Southern Zone and once here you are sure to feel outnumbered by wildlife such as monkeys, dolphins and scarlet macaws. Tourism remains its "bread and butter"; however, a twist on tourism is what makes this place special. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica "Pura Vida" - What Is It?
Scott Oliver
If you live here, you've heard people joke about "Poor Evita!" However, since many of our readers do not live in Costa Rica, indeed many have never visited but dream of doing so, let me state categorically that... . . . Keep reading
Farmer's Market in San Isidro de General - 200+ stalls of delicious fruits and vegetables.
Sheelagh Richards - December 2008
Farmer's Market in San Isidro de General - 200+ stalls of delicious fruits and vegetables. The market is huge; over 200 stalls with a tremendous variety of fresh produce. Open at the crack of dawn, its hard to believe some of the farmers have driven for over two hours to get here, many bringing crops from up the mountains that don't grow well at our lower and warmer elevation. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Land For Sale - A Snapshot of Costa Rica's South Pacific Communities Part II: Matapalo
Lois M. Smith
Costa Rica Land For Sale - A Snapshot of Costa Rica's South Pacific Communities Part II: Matapalo The principal properties on the market in Matapalo are premier homesites and larger parcel development land. In the first category, a 1-hectare (21/2-acre) lot with coastal and mountain views and frontage on the new Costanera highway is selling for $169,000. . . . Keep reading
Free Spanish Lesson #18 - Dinner in Latin America
Dave Clark
Free Spanish Lesson #18 - Dinner in Latin America There are big cultural difference between the attitude towards mealtime and food in Latin America and the attitude in the United States. Food is a huge part of life in Latin America. It's not just food that is so important but the ritual of eating and sharing food with others that has deeper meaning. . . . Keep reading
A Story to Tell - Ken Beedle drives to Panama. Part I
Ken Beedle - December 2008
A Story to Tell - Ken Beedle drives to Panama.  Part I I am returning to Paso Canos with the original document. It was not in the hands of some agent in Limon but in our file in the office. If Silvia had a gun I would have been meeting my Maker or limping for the rest of my life from a bad shot. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Living in the Central Valley: The Three Villages of Escazu
Margie Davis
Costa Rica Living in the Central Valley:  The Three Villages of Escazu The Central Valley is the place for me, and maybe it's the place for you. When I was still living in Florida, I researched online a place to settle in Costa Rica. I wanted to be near the cultural center of San Jose with its symphony, museums, movie theatres, fine restaurants but ... . . . Keep reading
Vacation Rentals Near Playa Grande, Tamarindo, Flamingo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Vacation Rentals Near Playa Grande, Tamarindo, Flamingo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica Welcome to Finca Esperanza (Farm of Hope). We are located in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, just 10-15 minutes from the beaches of Playa Tamarindo, Flamingo, Grande, Conchal and Brasilito. Located in the mountains surrounding the beach communities, our property offers peace and relaxation that cannot be found in the beach towns. . . . Keep reading
Free Spanish Lesson #17 - The Holiday Season in Latin America
Dave Clark
Free Spanish Lesson #17 - The Holiday Season in Latin America Because about 95% of Latin America is Catholic, Christmas is as widely, maybe even more widely, celebrated holiday than in the US. Because a majority of Latin Americans live south of the equator, for them Christmas is actually during the summer. As you will see later, this influences some of their holiday traditions. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Realtors Most Recommended in Escazu and Santa Ana - Mayra Claveria
Scott Oliver
Costa Rica Realtors Most Recommended in Escazu and Santa Ana - Mayra Claveria Costa Rica Realtor Mayra Claveria is a legal resident of Costa Rica and has lived here for six years. She lives in a new luxury home in Santa Ana and has a 13 year old son, a 26 year old son in Costa Rica and, a 25 year old daughter and two grandchildren who live in Guatemala. . . . Keep reading
Retired in Costa Rica ... Ken Beedle's journal today about shopping.
VIP Member Ken Beedle - December 2008
Retired in Costa Rica ... Ken Beedle's journal today about shopping. Patience... She has been in checkout for over 15 minutes. The line was only three people deep! What is taking her so long? Maybe they caught her shoplifting! . . . Keep reading
Mexico and the War Against the Drug Cartels in 2008
Fred Burton and Stephen Meiners
Mexico's war against drug cartels continued in 2008. The mission President Felipe Calderon launched shortly after his inauguration two years ago to target the cartels has since escalated in nearly eve . . . Keep reading
Golf, Surf, Beautiful Sunsets - You can have it ALL from US$160K
Costa Rica Realtor - Lisle Head
Golf, Surf, Beautiful Sunsets - You can have it ALL from US$160K One of the hidden secrets in the region is Playa Bejuco, located between Jaco and Manuel Antonio. Even though the beach has won Costa Rica's prestigious Blue Flag Award, few people seem to have discovered this pristine beach. That might soon be changing with the start of a new project just steps from the beach. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Simple Living
Jane McManus Koutnik
Over 25 years ago my husband, young daughter, infant son and I moved to Costa Rica from Oregon, looking for a simple lifestyle in an affordable rural community. . . . Keep reading
Christmas Bonus - 'Aguinaldo' is mandatory in Costa Rica
Randall Zamora
Back in the 40's, the Government of Costa Rica created a list of mandatory benefits and obligations for both, Employers and Employees, and among that list we can find the Aguinaldo (Christmas Bonus). . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Christmas
Scott Oliver
Costa Rica Christmas Costa Rica is predominantly a Catholic country and most business comes to a screeching halt on the 15th December to begin the celebration of Christmas. . . . Keep reading
Dogs in Costa Rica - A happy 'tail' about Rico.
Gloria Dempsey - Zoologist. December 2008
Dogs in Costa Rica - A happy 'tail' about Rico. They are a long way from home and are in totally unfamiliar territory. They think surely there is some mistake. Surely their owner is coming back for them? . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica - 'Expat Life' Culture Shock
Robin Pascoe
The lifestyle, insularity, and unofficial class system of expat living can cause a unique and unexpected culture shock at first, writes Robin Pascoe. They say some events in life . . . Keep reading
Free Spanish Lesson #16 - Hand Gestures (gestos)
Dave Clark
Free Spanish Lesson #16 - Hand Gestures (gestos) It means that you are interested in being extremely intimate with that person and is considered a solicitation. You can imagine the trouble you could get into if you didn't know the Latin interpretation of this typical American hand gesture. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Golf - Paradise doubled.
Susan Carmichael
Golf in Costa Rica is paradise doubled: golf all year-round and choose from championship courses set within some of the most beautiful surroundings in the world. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Residency - December 2008
Scott Oliver - December 2008
We've had all sorts of gossip flying with regards to the proposed changes to the Costa Rica residency laws and many of our VIP Members have asked me to comment. However as you all know I am NOT an . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Women - 'The preacher's cemetery.'
Scott Oliver
There is a phrase in Costa Rica that speaks of "el cementerio de los predicadores" which means the 'the cemetery of the preachers.' . . . Keep reading
Mountain Biking in Atenas, Costa Rica.
Rodrigo Méndez & Terry Mills
Mountain Biking in Atenas, Costa Rica. It's Sunday, 5 am and we're all ready for a day of mountain biking. The sun is just tossing out a hint over the mountains of the beautiful day it promises. Everything is packed, and our hearts beat with many desires of enjoying a great workout and all the beauty the mountains around Atenas offer to those of us who will put forth the effort to see it. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Waterfalls - Waterfalls and negative ions are good for your health
Costa Rica Realtor - Sean McGraw
Costa Rica Waterfalls - Waterfalls and negative ions are good for your health What is it about a waterfall that leaves people invigorated and powerful? Ever notice how good it feels when you go trout fishing in the mountains on a pristine creek or river or sitting on your surfboard waiting for the next wave? . . . Keep reading
Sink Plugs, Cricket-On-The-Beach, Guy Fawkes Night and Halloween in Costa Rica
Sheelagh Richards
Sink Plugs, Cricket-On-The-Beach, Guy Fawkes Night and Halloween in Costa Rica Phillip's team have bonfire construction down to a fine art, even covering the edifice in plastic as storm clouds hovered overhead. Her Majesty's resourceful Ambassador, Tom Kennedy, 'sculpted' Guy's head ~ the black hair, heavy eye-brows, Gordon Brown look-a-like of course entirely co-incidental! . . . Keep reading
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