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Global ban on bluefin tuna receives Costa Rican Support

Bret G. Dudl — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:36:44 +0000

By:TCRN Staff

Costa Rica will lead its support this month in Qatar, Middle East, where the initiative to help stem overfishing of Bluefin tuna.

This was confirmed this week by Jorge Rodriguez, Minister of Environment, Energy and Telecommunications (Minaet) and Joaquín Calvo, local coordinator of the Convention on International Trade in Species (CITES).

Costa Rica receives award from OMT Source: Tourism The Committee of selection of the UNMTO...
Animals find refuge in Costa Rican rainforest haven By John Moore Source: The Star Paris Hilton learned...

Tourism Cares Grants Funds to Six Projects

Bret G. Dudl — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:54:01 +0000

Source: Hotels Costarica

Non-profit organization Tourism Cares, which works to preserving travel experiences for future generations, has awarded $45,000 in grants to six non-profit organizations as part of its Worldwide Grant Program for winter 2010.

International Monetary Fund grants Costa Rica access to more millions Source: Tico Times By: Adam Williams The International Monetary Fund...
GREEN students energize Costa Rica with new program Source: The Costa Rica News By: Shane Brennan The dreams...

Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge in a Nutshell

crv.staff — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:33:15 +0000

Source: Honeymoons

The jewel of Central America, Costa Rica contains tropical rain forests, active volcanoes, hot spring spas, unspoiled white sand beaches, rivers and waterfalls, and many national parks.

Luna Lodge… in the heart of the Rainforest Source: Luna Lodge Have you ever visited a place...
Copa Playa Dominicalito By: Lara Galpin Mueller The Dominicalito 5K and 10K...

Costa Rica Affordable Health Care

Bret G. Dudl — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:52:33 +0000

Photo by EDDY ROJAS

Source: top10costarica.com

Costa Rica is a very healthy country. Costa Rica’s health status is comparable to that of developed nations. The country’s private health clinics have international fame and attract people from around the world for everything from dental care and ocular laser surgery to major cosmetic surgery and life extension treatments.

Costa Ricans are proud of their nation’s achievements in the field of health care. Their up-to-date, affordable, state-run “cradle to grave” health care system reaches all levels of society by offering the same medical treatment to the poor as those with greater resources. Hospitals, clinics and complete medical services are available in all major cities and some small towns. More than 90 percent of the population is covered by the Social Security System.

Health care firm plans medical tourism seminar Costa Rican Medical Care, a division of HSA Clearing Corp,...
The Costa Rican Health Care System for Travelers I recently read a great article on Ecointeractive’s blog that...

A taste of Costa Rica’s vast diversity

Bret G. Dudl — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:36:28 +0000

Source: Hotels Costarica

Pity those who know nothing of Costa Rica but the beaches. These people fly into the Alahuela or Liberia airports, rent a car and immediately drive to the beach. After a week or two, they return to the airport, flying home with the vast diversity of Costa Rica lying undiscovered beneath them.

Your Happy Place: Costa Rica Offers a Taste of the Good Life Source: Examiner Author: Jordan Salvatoriello Are you happy? Yes...
A taste of Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast Author: Matthew Meeks Source: Examiner “You want pineapple!?” Before I...

Costa Rica is regarded as the most environmentally friendly destination spot

Bret G. Dudl — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:45:41 +0000

Source: Hotels Costarica

In response to a survey done by CMI Green regarding which destination spot has done the most with respect to the environment, Costa Rica came in first place. Questions were based on the green experience of visitors to the country and relied on their own methods of assessing the environmental practices publicized worldwide.

First ecologically friendly McDonald’s in Central America opens in Santa Ana, Costa Rica By: Sergio Arce A. Source: Tico Times The first...
Costa Rica Views has 60,000 Fans! By Richard Barone Costa Rica Views just hit 60,000 fans...

Costa Rica gets early start for International Women’s Day

Bret G. Dudl — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:15:35 +0000

Source: thecostaricanews.com

More than 1,000 people from across the country met yesterday in La Sabana in San Jose and enjoyed music, dancing and talks to celebrate the exhibition of Women’s Rights. The meeting was part of the activities planned for the International Women’s Day to be held on Monday March 8th.

The fair was organized by the National Institute of Women (INAMU) to reaffirm the struggle for equal rights, strengthening education, health and access to cultural and recreational activities.

World Surfing Games 2009, Costa Rica start this Friday! Source: Hotels Costarica There are a mere four days...
Ayurvedic health formulas popular with Costa Rican men and women By Richard Barone Ayurvedic formulas for health are popular...

Costa Rica: The Next Florida?

Bret G. Dudl — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:05:46 +0000

Source: Hotels Costarica

For Lou Aguilera, Costa Rica has all the makings of a retirement destination: a comfortable climate, top-notch health services, close proximity to the United States and Canada, and a stable democracy.

While the country has been successful at marketing itself as an eco-friendly destination and a go-to place for medical tourism, the retiree population persists as an untapped market.

“This represents a bigger potential for Costa Rica than recreational tourism represented 25 years ago,” said Aguilera, who moved to Costa Rica in 2006 to begin work on an over-age 55 development in Guanacaste. “The graying of America is irreversible, and Costa Rica is in a position to service this population.”

Animals find refuge in Costa Rican rainforest haven By John Moore Source: The Star Paris Hilton learned...
Tips for Responsible Travel – Promoting locals and their culture Source: Tourism When many of us think about sustainable...

Costa Rican Singing Sensation: Debi Nova

Bret G. Dudl — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:40:04 +0000

Source: The Costa Rica News

She’s young, beautiful and ridiculously talented. 24-year-old Costa Rican singer, Debi Nova, is not your average, eye candy pop star. On top of being a singer and songwriter, Debi plays several instruments including piano, guitar and bass. She can even shake her hips like Shakira.

Costa Rica Views has 60,000 Fans! By Richard Barone Costa Rica Views just hit 60,000 fans...
Costa Rican politicians to be followed by GPS By Richard Barone Politicians will have GPS satellite devices installed...

Check Out Costa Rica

Bret G. Dudl — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:54:50 +0000

Source: Hotels Costarica

Costa Rica is a country in Central America that’s got two spectacular bodies of water on either side of it: in the east it’s The Caribbean Sea and in the west it’s The Pacific Ocean. Check out all the fun things Costa Rica has to offer for kids!

Costa Rica Views has 60,000 Fans! By Richard Barone Costa Rica Views just hit 60,000 fans...
Chinese Cultural Fair at Tin Jo, San Jose, Costa Rica By Richard Barone Hosts and owners of Tin Jo Restaurant...