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[4 Dec 2009 | Comments Off | 310 views]
Green Sea Turtle Seminar here in Jaco

The National Wildlife Refuge: Hermosa Beach Punta Mala is organizing a seminar about the turtles that we share the ocean with here in the Jaco Beach area.
The Hermosa Beach Punta Mala Refuge will be holding a seminar called “State Of Conservation And Current Status Of Sea Turtles In The Pacific”. This seminar will be orated by Mr. Ricardo Perez Duran, a Wildlife Specialist. The event will be held on Thursday December 10th at 8:30 am in Best Western Jaco Beach Hotel. The nominal fee is $20 (Pro-Aid Wildlife Refuge Playa …

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[3 Dec 2009 | Comments Off | 218 views]
Important Tax Meeting coming up

The Central Pacific Chamber of Commerce has learned that the Tributacion Directa, the TAX ADMINISTRATION of PUNTARENAS (Tributacion Puntarenas) is holding a seminar here in Jaco to talk about current changes in taxes. The meeting will be Wednesday December 09 at 1:00 PM in Balcon Del Mar, which is located next to the Police Station on Calle Bohio. To confirm attendance or for more information please contact the office of the Chamber of Commerce at 2643-2853
As you may have heard, Costa Rica implemented a new luxury tax which is still …

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[2 Dec 2009 | No Comment | 204 views]
Cantonato de Garabito Festival coming up!

THE MUNICIPALITY OF GARABITO IS PREPARING THE CANTON FOR THE UPCOMING ACTIVITIES CELEBRATING THE CANTONATO OF GARABITO. Festivities and activities will be held throughout Thursday December 3rd to Tuesday December 8th in celebration of the Canton of Garabito!
***Thursday, December 3rd: Concert in the Park of Jacó with Victor Zúñiga from 5 to 9 pm.
***Friday, December 4th: Concert with Quique de Heredia in the Park of Jaco from 5 to 9 pm.
***Saturday, December 5th: Horse Parade and face painting: “Loaf and Fishes” at 12 noon in front of Maxi …

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[25 Nov 2009 | Comments Off | 239 views]
Costa Rica Real Estate and Foreign Investment

There are many ways for you to make a solid and fortuitous foreign investment in the Costa Rica real estate market. Right now the property tax rates are low because the Costa Rica government is trying to encourage foreign real estate investments which will help the booming tourism market. Since the tourism sector of Costa Rica is growing at an exponential rate, you can expect to see a very sizable return very soon after you purchase your Costa Rica property.
As a foreign investor there are several things you are going …

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[20 Nov 2009 | No Comment | 231 views]
Retire in Costa Rica

Many people would love to retire in a foreign country that is; beautiful, has a low cost of living, and western amenities such as high quality medical care. If you are considering retiring abroad Costa Rica is a great place for your retirement home. There are many important considerations before you buy Costa Rica real estate and retire to this beautiful country.
Costa Rica is a popular destination for retirees because of many factors. Costa Rica offers all the amenities of the United States in its populated areas, has a low …