Paradise Brokers News

40 years later, Arenal still source of fascination and danger

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:56:53 PST

(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'

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:54:52 PST

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

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:48:45 PST

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

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:46:14 PST

(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

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:41:19 PST

(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.

Costa Rica To Host 2009 ISA World Surfing Games

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:38:15 PST

The 2009 International Surfing Association (ISA) World Surfing Games will take place in Costa Rica's Playa Hermosa, just south of Jacó, said the president of the Surf Federation of Costa Rica, José Ureña.

Tico Kids Stand Near the Head of Their Class

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:17:05 PST

Costa Rican students outperform the large majority of their Latin American peers in reading and math, the United Nations reported last week.

New Study Ranks Costa Rica High Schools by Performance

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:20:39 PST

No matter his country of residence, every parent is concerned with his child’s education. Reflecting the needs of both Costa Rican parents and their expatriate counterparts, a recent study gathered information on all Costa Rica schools, ranking public, private and semi-private institutions accordingly. For many, the results were surprising.

New Underwater Fiber Optic Cable

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:31:07 PST

With much fanfare, the Costa Rican government inaugurated a new Pacific coast underwater cable that promises to deliver better and more reliable international telecommunications services for the entire nation.

Nick Halverson Costa Rica Update July 2008

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:09:07 PST

Hello from Costa Rica!

I returned from a three week trip earlier this month and I wanted to update all of you as to the latest news on our San Buenas Golf Resort project and Costa Rica.

Why retire or invest in Costa Rica?

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:05:18 PST

Costa Rica has one of the highest standards of living in Latin America and the purchasing power is greater in Costa Rica than in the United States or Canada.

Dollar's strength grows

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:37:53 PST

The U.S. dollar continues to put on muscle. The currency has gained about 2 percent against the colon since June 16, according to the reference rates of the Banco Central de Costa Rica.

Costa Rica Cars Go Green with Sugar Cane-Based BioFuel

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:24:31 PST

The entire Central American country of Costa Rica, known for its diverse wildlife and strikingly peaceful landscape, is doing all that it can to help preserve the beauty for the generations [and tourists] to come. President Oscar Arias has vowed to have the whole country Carbon free by 2011 and Costa Rican citizens are doing everything they can to help achieve the rather ambitious goal. The newest endeavor involves a country-wide move to BioFuels.

CR tourism grows at three times the international rate

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:44:57 PST

(Infocom) — Despite the adverse conditions of the world economy due to the rise of fuel prices, the economic slowdown in the United States, the international food crisis and the ever-present threat of terrorism, Costa Rica continues to perform well in terms of the number of tourists coming here.

Costa Rica Considers Replacing Semis With Cargo Trains

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:41:43 PST

In the midst of global fuel and energy pressures, Costa Rica has researched several ways to alleviate the country’s dependence on outside fuel sources. Though experts are researching energy from marine algae, trash-to-plasma conversion, wind power, and many other ideas, there is one energy-saving tactic that has been ignored until now: 11 unused electric cargo trains.

Costa Rica tourism still a bull market

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:35:13 PST

During the first six months of the year, 1.03 million foreign tourists visited Costa Rica, an increase of 12.5 percent (89,178 tourists) over the same period last year, according to estimates by the National Chamber of Tourism (CANATUR).

Costa Rica posts rising tourism figures

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:31:46 PST

/24-7PressRelease/ - NOTTINGHAM, UK, July 15, 2008 - From January-May 2008 foreign arrivals to Costa Rica increased 16 percent from the same period in 2007, according to the Ministry of Tourism in San Jose.

Weekly Trips now Avialable at great prices!

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:08:31 PST

Paradise Brokers and San Buenas Golf Resort invite you to come down and see for yourself why Costa Rica is such a emerging market. Costa Rica has one of the highest standards of living in Latin America and the purchasing power is greater in Costa Rica than in the United States or Canada.

Wireless Internet Availability Increases in Costa Rica

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:45:03 PST

Costa Rica is known as one of the most technologically advanced countries in Central and South America. With widespread internet usage, cable and satellite availability, and an always-expanding register of digital goodies, this small country is a Latin leader in modern developments. Next up: WiMax high-speed internet service available throughout the country.

How to Explore Costa Rica by Bike

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:42:47 PST

Experience a wonderful, exotic mountain bike holiday cycling through the tropical paradise of Costa Rica. Pura Vida (great life) is a common saying amongst the people of Costa Rica and this cycling holiday certainly lives up to the Pura Vida, offering excellent biking, together with outstanding scenery and wildlife.