Costa Rica made the list:
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
The Villas at Costa Esterillos
If you haven't already check out the Villa offerings from Costa Developers:
The Villas at Costa Esterillos:
The Villas at Costa Esterillos:
Tempisque Arenal Conservation Area - Rio Celeste
The river is aptly named because of it's incredible blue waters:
For more information:
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Getting to know Costa Rica
Irazú Volcano
The Irazú Volcano is an active volcano close to the city of Cartago. From the top on clear days, it is possible to see both the Atanltic and Pacific Oceans. It's summit has an elevation of 3432 meters (11,259 feet). There are actually 5 separate craters.
Bring a jacket! It can get a bit chilly up there!
Click me to see a panorama view!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
VisitCostaRicaVideos's Channel - YouTube
Makes me want to pack my bags and go right now! Great video...
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
This just in: Chavez is still a dick.
Apparently, Chavez believes, or more correctly stated, wants to portray Costa Rica as part of an international conspiracy that "protects the corrupt and obeys the mandate of the (U.S.) imperial power and the bourgeoisie."
Chavez criticizes human rights court over ruling - Forbes.com
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Costa Rica is 190! | The Costa Rica News
Happy Birthday Costa Rica!
Costa Rica celebrates 190 years of independence today...
Costa Rica is 190! | The Costa Rica News
Costa Rica celebrates 190 years of independence today...
Costa Rica is 190! | The Costa Rica News
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Miss Costa Rica Johanna Solano - Top Ten Finalist
Miss Costa Rica Johanna Solano competes in the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Solano was a top ten finalist. (AP Photo/ Andre Penner)
Costa Rica opens hydro plant with tallest dam - AlertNet
Costa Rica opens hydro plant with tallest dam
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Costa Rica opened a new hydroelectric power plant on Monday that will use the Central American nation's tallest dam to supply clean electricity to around 12 percent of its population.
The 134-megawatt Pirris power plant in the southern part of San Jose province uses a dam with a capacity for 30 million cubic meters of water. Rising 371 feet [113 meters], the dam is nearly two thirds the height of China's massive Three Gorges dam, though not nearly as wide.
The plant will generate enough energy to power the homes of about 560,000 inhabitants, according to state-run energy firm, the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE). Costa Rica has a population of around 4.6 million people.
Costing $627 million funded partly by Japan, the project is aimed at helping wean Costa Rica off costly oil imports as the country works toward eliminating its carbon footprint and switching to almost 100 percent renewable energy by 2021.
"This project is not just big in size, but also in its social impact and its stamp of commitment to clean energies," President Laura Chinchilla said after cutting the ribbon.
(Reporting by Alex Leff; editing by Philip Barbara)
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Costa Rica opened a new hydroelectric power plant on Monday that will use the Central American nation's tallest dam to supply clean electricity to around 12 percent of its population.
The 134-megawatt Pirris power plant in the southern part of San Jose province uses a dam with a capacity for 30 million cubic meters of water. Rising 371 feet [113 meters], the dam is nearly two thirds the height of China's massive Three Gorges dam, though not nearly as wide.
The plant will generate enough energy to power the homes of about 560,000 inhabitants, according to state-run energy firm, the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE). Costa Rica has a population of around 4.6 million people.
Costing $627 million funded partly by Japan, the project is aimed at helping wean Costa Rica off costly oil imports as the country works toward eliminating its carbon footprint and switching to almost 100 percent renewable energy by 2021.
"This project is not just big in size, but also in its social impact and its stamp of commitment to clean energies," President Laura Chinchilla said after cutting the ribbon.
(Reporting by Alex Leff; editing by Philip Barbara)
Monday, September 12, 2011
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Equifax buys Costa Rican credit reporter Datum
Equifax Inc., one of three major providers of credit scores in the U.S., said Tuesday that it has bought Costa Rican credit reporting company Datum.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Equifax said the deal confirms its strategy to grow internationally.
Datum is based in San Jose. Equifax already has a customer service and technology service center in Costa Rica that employs more than 500 people.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Equifax said the deal confirms its strategy to grow internationally.
Datum is based in San Jose. Equifax already has a customer service and technology service center in Costa Rica that employs more than 500 people.
Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Netflix is coming to Costa Rica! Streaming only though....
Netflix is coming to Costa Rica! Streaming only though....
Getting around in Costa Rica without a car
Cars in Costa Rica are expensive to own, buy or import. As an alternative, try public transportation:
Thursday, September 01, 2011
Telefonica says will defend Costa Rica mobile rates | Reuters
Telecom finally opening up in Costa Rica:
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