40 years later, Arenal still source of fascination and danger
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(Infocom) — On July 29, 1968, the Arenal Volcano’s first eruption killed 89 people. Thousands of cattle also died from lava and ashes, and material damages were in the millions of colones.
Costa Rica, South Africa make list of top 10 'ethical destinations'
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BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — In an effort to get travelers off the beaten path and support destinations in developing countries, a group called Ethical Traveler has published a list of the "10 best ethical destinations."
US retirees changing the face of Central and South American communities
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In warm-weather locales all over the Americas, the same scene is unfolding: US retirees, marching in lock-step in their all-white orthopedic shoes, are ditching traditional retirement communities and spending their golden years in destinations both less expensive and more exotic. And who can blame them? Prime real estate in these beautiful warm-weather countries-- places like Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Ecuador-- costs a fraction of what similar land goes for in Florida and Arizona. And we all know the elderly have never been ones to pass up a good bargain.
Discount programs seeks to attract national tourists in ‘green’ season
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(Infocom) — Even though Costa Rica is experiencing a growth period in its tourism industry, the so-called “low” or “green” (because of the rain) tourist season sees the number of travelers to the country decrease, as it is the dry and sunny weather of the “high” season (December-April) what motivates large numbers of foreigners to come here and enjoy the many natural attractions this nation has to offer.
Action plan for Guanacaste unveiled
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(Inmfocom) — The province of Guanacaste will benefit from the injection of 114.7 billion colones (some $225 million) between 2009 and 2010, as outlined in an Action Plan unveiled last July 25 during the President’s Cabinet meeting in Nicoya.