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Laura Chinchilla, now President Chinchilla, on Sunday was elected the first female president in Costa Rica’s history, winning the popular vote with a 46.8% support with 94.2% of the ballots counted.
President Chinchilla’s win was apparent within a few hours of the closing of the voting, as rivals Ottón Solís and Otto Guevara declared defeat, not [...]

If you are one of the many people who come to Costa Rica and buy property for investment purposes then you would be keen to the trends in tourism. Costa Rica has been growing every year in tourism for the past 10 years and all indicators point to continued growth. For rental property investors or [...]

People in the United States are becoming increasing concerned about losing their jobs and it’s not just auto-workers and other manufacturing jobs that are disappearing—it’s the college educated white collar jobs that are on their way out. As if things in the US weren’t bad enough already, more and more companies are moving their [...]

Looking for investment properties in Costa Rica is easy, as there are many people in the country always willing to sell. Costa Rica real estate will fetch a good price depending on its location and size. Reliable real estate agents can also help one get a good bargain on real estate in Costa Rica. Using [...]

Finding real estate in Costa Rica may be difficult for you, especially if you’re not familiar with the area. There are real estate agents here, but you may have to go through a fine tooth comb to find the right one. There are some honest real estate agents in Costa Rica that are [...]