http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com Beach Properties of Costa Rica News en-us http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/tlc_with_panama_goes_into_effect Starting last November 23, the Free Trade Agreement between Costa Rica and Panama was put into effect, which is vitally important to strengthen commercial relations between both countries. Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2008-12-03 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/seminar_seeks_to_improve_construction_and_stimulate_energy_savings The Seminar “Innovation of construction for a sustainable future” made known constructive techniques that are more in agreement with the environment and Costa Rican values. Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2008-12-03 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/get_well_soon_love_c_r Hospitals report medical tourism alive and kicking Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2008-10-31 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/government_wants_coastal_regulatory_plans_by_2010 BID-Catastro Plan To Prioritize Pacific Coast Towns Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2008-08-29 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/la_cueva_reservoir_project_in_guanacaste_declared_of_public_interest The feasibility studies and possible construction of the La Cueva reservoir in Guanacaste have recently been declared of “public interest” and of “national convenience” by the government. Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2008-08-19 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/environmental_guide_for_construction_issued Beginning last Aug. 11, a new Environmental Guide for Construction became effective in Costa Rica. Builders must now abide by the new rules during the process of Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIA) of their projects as part of the construction phase and permits stage. Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2008-08-19 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/major_u_s_airlines_committed_to_c_r_market Only one major U.S. airline has reduced flights to Costa Rica in recent months, despite the industry's far-reaching reductions in domestic service, blamed on skyrocketing oil prices and a soft economy to the north. Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2008-06-27 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/global_financial_group_breaks_ground_on_300_million_luxury_resort_village_in_guanacaste_province_costa_rica Why visit a piece of paradise when you can own it for a lifetime? Known for its lush landscape, rugged mountains, brilliant blue waters and warm climate, Costa Rica is a Mecca for nature, golf and travel enthusiasts alike. Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2008-06-10 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/record_numbers_through_liberia_in_march A record 60,000 international passengers came through Guanacaste’s Daniel Oduber International Airport last month, more than any other month in the airport’s 30 year history. Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2008-04-11 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/arias_signs_planning_decree_for_guanacaste Law Seeks To Control Building Height, Density Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2008-04-11 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/road_to_ratifying_cafta_much_smoother_now A series of political agreements and recent Constitutional Court resolutions have paved the road for approval of complementary bills required to ratify the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) with the United States. Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2008-04-08 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/24_guanacaste_beaches_earn_ecological_blue_flag The Ecological Blue Flag Program, which rewards environmental improvement efforts, presented its 2007 recognitions last March 25 in Puntarenas. Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2008-04-08 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/8_digit_phone_number_system_becomes_effective Starting on March 20, numbers of all landline and cellular telephones have gone from seven to eight digits. Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2008-04-01 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/santa_cruz_seeks_more_info_from_marina_bids The municipality of Santa Cruz will tell the four remaining bidders for the concession of the Flamingo Marina in Northern Guanacaste they must present additional requirements before a decision can be made. Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2008-03-28 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/upscale_tourists_hunger_for_eco_luxurious_experiences Guanacaste Province, a remote and once-impoverished region in northwest Costa Rica near the Nicaraguan border, is bidding to be the next luxury hotspot. Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2008-02-14 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/hyatt_project_breaks_ground_in_brasilito About 150 real estate brokers, tourism industry leaders, bankers and business owners gathered in Brasilito, Guanacaste on Thursday to mark the start of construction of the $300 million Hyatt Hotel Resort project. Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2008-01-25 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/300m_hyatt_to_break_ground_this_month Developers Signal Financial Delays Now All Clear The $300 million Hyatt Hotel Resort, destined for Brasilito in Guanacaste but delayed for almost 12 months, will formally break ground next week, the developers have said. Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2008-01-18 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/flamingo_marina_s_first_phase_almost_completed Almost four years after the Flamingo marina in Santa Cruz closed, the first phase of a concession process to build a new marina in the area is almost done. Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2008-01-08 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/almost_2_million_visited_costa_rica_in_2007 The recently finished year was without a doubt a very good one for Costa Rica’s tourism industry, as almost 2 million visitors came here attracted by the natural wonders that have made this country an internationally recognized travel destination. Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2008-01-08 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/cafta_becomes_law_in_costa_rica Costa Rica's president on Wednesday signed into law a free trade agreement with its Central American neighbors, the United States and the Dominican Republic. Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2007-11-21 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/with_costa_rica_s_mail_it_s_address_unknown A nation without street signs or numbers tries to sort out a new system. Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2007-11-05 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/billion_dollar_tourism_project_for_guanacaste By Ralph Nicholson, GUANACASTE, COSTA RICA (The Beach Times) -- Billion Dollar Tourism Project For Guanacaste Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2007-08-31 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/project_takes_off_in_costa_rica Costa Rica's first rocket technologies laboratory has been built and masterminded by 57 year-old former NASA astronaut Franklin Chang-Diaz, launching a private venture to build a plasma-powered rocket engine capable of sending a shuttle into space cheaper and quicker than conventional models. Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2007-08-30 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/costa_rica_awards_bearingpoint_20_million_contract_to_modernize_national_tax_system BearingPoint, Inc. (NYSE:BE), one of the world's largest management and technology consulting firms, has been selected by the Costa Rican Ministry of Finance to develop and implement a new tax system for the country. The contract is valued at $20 million over two years. Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2007-08-29 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/luxury_optimists_owners_of_million_dollar_homes_expect_values_to_keep_growing_study By Amy Hoak, CHICAGO (MarketWatch) -- Many homeowners living in luxury are also upbeat about the future value of their homes -- even as many markets are cooling, according to a survey released Monday by Coldwell Banker Previews International. Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2007-06-18 http://www.coldwellbankerbeachproperties.com/news_events/view/new_coldwell_banker_office_opens_in_the_gold_coast_of_costa_rica_and_celebrates_with_an_open_house A new Coldwell Banker real estate office has opened in Brasilito – Coldwell Banker Beach Properties of Costa Rica. Beach Properties of Costa Rica News 2007-05-27