Fresh Start to another day in Paradise.........cafe?

Ever go into Starbucks and see coffee from Costa Rica and your mind starts to wander to beautiful beaches, ocean surf, tropical flowers and exotic birds. But bring your mind back to the coffee grown in Costa Rica. Coffee is one of the primary industries in Costa Rica in addition to bananas and tourism. Costa Rica has set Central and South American standards for premium wet-processed coffee. The Tres Rios region near the Pacific produces coffees that are mild, sweet and bright; the Tarrazu region produces a relatively heavy coffee with more aromatic complexity. The La Minita estate is the most sought after coffee in all of Costa Rica.

If you are a coffee lover and traveling in Costa Rica, you will notice that all places serve premium, robust coffee. It is one of the many pleasures of visiting Costa Rica. The next time you are in Starbucks sipping Costa Rican coffee, enjoy!

Over the seven years I have been in Jaco Beach, I enjoy sitting on the beach sipping Costa Rican coffee watching the beautiful sunset over the ocean. My real estate customers always comment on the delicious coffee in Costa Rica I guarantee it will wake you up in the morning!

The Best Tours and Activities in Jaco

• Catamaran Tours to Tortuga Island with inviting blue waters, warm white sands, green mountains, superb cuisine and excellent personal service at the very low costs of $100.
• The Los Suenos Marina hosts world-Class Sport fishing contests where you can find marlin, roosterfish, sailfish, yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, snapper, sea bass, snook, grouper and more.
• Adventurous ATV tours or if you prefer being in the water, there are many white water rafting options with level 3 &4 rapids.
• The Surfing here in Jaco and Hermosa is world renown and there are fantastic surf lessons, tours and camps around the area.
• And for my personal favorite: The Equestrian Events! Costa Rica´s National pastimes are rodeos and Topes (a traditional horse parade). Costa Rica is also the 2nd largest Spanish horse exporter in the world after Spain. Trail rides along the beach and through the rainforest are a common and much loved activity in the many tourist areas.

10 Year Strategy to Reduce Crime in Costa Rica

President Laura Chinchilla signed a joint declaration of a 10 year strategy to reduce the crime in Costa Rica. She promised to boost public security spending by 50 percent. The security minister said that over the next 3 years they will spend an estimated $250 million to combat organized crime and drug trafficking.

To help modernize Costa Rica’s police force, 13 members of Colombia’s National Police are here training Costa Rican officers on public security tactics, part of a joint Colombian-Costa Rican law enforcement exchange that could last two years.

Chinchilla reiterated that fighting crime is one of her “biggest commitments.

Upcoming Music Festival in Costa Rica

March 3 – 6^th Envision will be holding a music and art festival in Dominical, Costa Rica

Envision an annual event in one of the most pristine environments in the world, where conscious people from all over gather for 3 days to share an experience of music, art and sacred movement, while embracing the natural beauty. This is not just another music festival, but a tropical vacation in Paradise that is sure to heal your body and soul…

Musicians playing at the festival:

Random Rab, Bluetech, David Starfire, Govinda, CB-3 (Chris Berry Trio), Future Simple Project,

Miraja, Ensamble Etnico (CR), Geno Cochino aka Sacred G, Inti/Lunar Fire, Santos y Zurdo (CR), MathPanda, Calavera y la Canalla (CR), Human Experience (David Block), Sonambulo Blane Lyon, The Human Revolution, Westerley, Avena Shakti Bliss, Angela Boltz, Kaminanda, Mashimon

Buy your tickets to the The Envision Music Art and Movement Festival here: http://envisionfestival.inticketing.com/events/136570/Envision-Festival-

Delicious New Restaurants in Jaco

We have recently had some amazing new restaurants open up for this High Season in Jaco Beach! Some of my favorite new hot spots are Graffiti and The Seaside Diner (The Fish Shack during the day).

Graffiti is an intimate Restaurant and Wine Bar located in the Pacific Center, in front of Cable Tica. The food, atmosphere and wine are all fabulous, with great appetizers including fresh salads, savory crustinis and an array of mini gourmet sliders.

The Seaside Diner features an eclectic menu ranging from fancy bar snacks and delicious fish and chips to elegantly prepared filets and top-notch fresh seafood. The restaurant has a full bar, upstairs and downstairs dining, and also a day time “Fish Shack” which mainly serves their signature fish and chips. Check out their website: http://www.seasidediner.net

I have already been to both of these restaurants countless times since they have opened and I have a strong feeling they are going to get tougher and tougher to get into with all of the positive buzz around town!

Eco Event in Costa Rica

On March 3, the British Embassy, the Green Pages of Costa Rica and the Central American Institute of Business Administration (INCAE) will host Eco-Expo 2011, an event that will provide entrepreneurs with tools to reduce the carbon footprint of their products through a supply chain that operates in a sustainable manner.

Participants will learn dynamics to expand their networks and will be browsing booths filled with eco-friendly products and services. In addition, exhibitors will be conducting presentations: British Ambassador Tom Kennedy will present “Carbon Footprint;” environmental engineer José Ramón Domenech will present “Green Procurement in Public Institutions in Costa Rica;” and general manager of Coopedota Roberto Mata will present “Certification Process of the First Carbon Neutral Coffee in the World.”

This great event will teach participants how to make their production process, organization and home more efficient and sustainable.

The event will be held at the Hotel Ramada in Plaza Herradura. There is no charge for admission, but it is recommended to reserve a space by contacting: sabel.Solis@incae.edu or by calling 2437-2176.

Great Condo Faro Escondido Costa Rica for $495,000

Set in the exclusive community of Vista Caletas in Faro Escondido, this luxurious 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath unit features a new kitchen with granite countertops, multiple scenic balconies and most importantly magnificent ocean views. This spacious, two-story condo is fully furnished with top of the line fixtures. The owner is very motivated and interested in a comparable property trade!

For more information on this condo or others in Costa Rica please feel free to contact me:

Piper Renner

2Costa Rica Real Estate
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Shakira Concert in Costa Rica!

Shakira will be performing at the new Estado Nacional in San Jose on April 10^th. The tickets went on sale at 12:00a.m. today and more than half of the tickets were gone after only eight hours! There are now reports that on 25% of the tickets remain.

The tickets range in price from $31.00 to $124.00.

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New Theater in Jaco Beach!

Teatro Jacó, a new theatrical production company, based in Costa Rica, presented its opening show in the exciting beach town of Jacó. “Jamaica Farewell,” is an award-winning, one-woman autobiographical show written and performed by Jamaican Debra Ehrhardt. The show opened Jan. 27th in the rooftop bar at Jacó’s Canciones del Mar Hotel.

Daystar Properties in Jaco, is constructing a 150-seat theater in their Ocean Center cultural facility, and with this opening of that establishment, Teatro Jacó will be able to flourish.

Darren Lee Cole, the creator of the Jaco Theater Company, said future plans for Teatro Jacó include creating performing arts programs in local schools, as well as a community theater group. He said the group wants to build relationships in the artistic community and expand its audience by producing bilingual shows and performing on alternate nights or weekends. Cole is not yet certain of what Teatro Jacó’s next show will be, however he said he is hopeful it will be in English and Spanish.

Check them out for yourself: http://www.teatrojaco.com

US Accreditation Met by an Additional Costa Rican Healthcare Provider

San Jose’s Metropolitan Hospital is now being internationally recognized as a hospital that measures up to the private non-governmental organization’s guidelines and criterion for management quality and safety.

The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) is based in the United States and overseas a highly regarded worldwide accreditation process intended to advance patient safety and provide patients access to information about member hospitals’ practices.

For a full list of the AAAHC’s accredited hospitals, please see www.aaahc.org.

Tourism at All Time High in Costa Rica

In 2010 Tourism in Costa Rica reached an all time high with a record breaking 2,099,829 tourists for the year. As a result, The Costa Rica Tourism Board is extra motivated and is now increasing travel to Costa Rica promotion in the US and Canada.

In January, The Tourism Board contracted the Advertising Agency 22Squared to promote Costa Rica in The United States and Costa Rica and they are very excited about the opportunity and the challenge.

The vice president and director of brand planning at 22Squared is very confident in Costa Rica, and while recently describing the attraction of this beautiful country he said, “It’s eco-friendly, it’s educational, it’s affordable, it’s so many things that are right on trend for [North] Americans right now.”

From “No Artificial Ingredients” to “Pura Vida,” and from health-care tourism to being considered the “World’s Happiest Country” in 2009 by the Happy Planet Index; Costa Rica has a lot of weight in its brand name.

So start planning your next vacation to Costa Rica and check out what all the hype is about!

Piper Renner

506.8347.2334

http://PropertiesJaco.com

http://2CostaRicaRealEstate.com

Why Buy Real Estate with 2 Costa Rica?

When investing in a foreign country, you want to be sure that your investment is safe, secure, and smart. At 2 Costa Rica Real Estate we go the extra mile to create personal relationships with all of our clients and once we truly feel that we understand our client’s needs and investment criteria.

2 Costa Rica Real Estate has been flourishing on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica for over 6 years now and have been dedicated to studying the Central Pacific Real Estate Market. We now have a very special insight into the local market, purchasing environment, laws and limitations in Costa Rica.

So Why work with 2 Costa Rica Real Estate? Because our goal is to build a strong relationship with our clients by making certain that everything is handled with attention to detail and personalized service. We focus on helping our clients clearly understand Costa Rica as a destination and Costa Rica as an investment opportunity. We are very driven to find our clients the perfect property and take the essential additional steps in order to finalize the sale. We worry about the tedious details so that you can relax and be confident in your sound investment.

Please contact us for assistance or more information regarding purchasing property in Costa Rica.

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