New investments in Costa Rica generate more jobs

It was confirmed in the news that next year the American chain Hard Rock Cafe will open its first restaurant in Costa Rica.

Mr. Gustavo Araya, president of the Ramada Herradura hotel, is a national businessman who was awarded the franchise, explained that in January of the present year he signed the agreement with Hard Rock Cafe to open two restaurants in this country. This was agreed after six months of negotiations.

Araya also reported that $2 million will be invested in the first restaurant. He nevertheless, did not want to mention the place where the restaurant will be located as it is still in negotiations with the real estate developers. The only specifics he made were that the restaurant would measure near 600 square meters and in addition would have a concert area and a store with sale of souvenirs.

Tom Pérez, Franchises Operations director for America, of Hard Rock restaurants indicated that the opening of the first restaurant is planned for the second one quarter of the next year. As for the opening of the second restaurant, a date is not yet predicted.

It fits to mention that this Hard Rock Café will be a tourist icon; this is a premium franchise restauraunt, which will garner a lot of attention.

On the other hand, we know that Hooters will open its third restaurant in Plaza Bratsi in Heredia. The operations manager indicated that this investment will cost $ 1 million and generated along with the other two locations about 60 jobs.

In addition, the Spanish chain of restaurants "Fiebres x el Futbol" will open a new store in Escazu and will be the first in Latin America. The restaurant will seat 100 people.

Costa Rica is bringing in the big tourist franchises, meaning big bucks ,but also a change in the authenticity of Costa Rica. I think it is a double bladed sword but it has to happen and in the end will provide incomes and further investment in Costa Rica.

Health Awareness in Costa Rica

Many People ask about health care in Costa Rica when planning on moving here. Costa Rica has a national program for healthcare which is available to everyone and everyone receives treatment. That means that the general population can get affordable treatment for serious diseases like cancer. Costa Rica is also advancing there prevention and detection of serious diseases and illnesses. Currently there is a program called Cangrejito which is planning to detect the cancer early childhood in Costa Rica.

This campaign called Cangrejito was created to raise awareness not only children but also teachers and parents so they can detect any signs of this disease.

It will provide information in over 400 schools on symptoms, treatment and features of different types of cancer that affect the child population.

In Costa Rica diagnosed 160 cases of childhood cancer per year. Most patients have less than five years old. However, thanks to early detection, 70% of patients achieved a cure.

Some of the signs which should be paid attention are: morning vomiting accompanied by headache, fever for no apparent reason, and growths in all body, pallor and general malaise.

This campaign is seeking to improve their knowledge and early detection of possible cases.

The program will start in the following months.

-Information from article in La Nacion-

Health Awareness in Costa Rica

Many People ask about health care in Costa Rica when planning on moving here. Costa Rica has a national program for healthcare which is available to everyone and everyone receives treatment. That means that the general population can get affordable treatment for serious diseases like cancer. Costa Rica is also advancing there prevention and detection of serious diseases and illnesses. Currently there is a program called Cangrejito which is planning to detect the cancer early childhood in Costa Rica.

This campaign called Cangrejito was created to raise awareness not only children but also teachers and parents so they can detect any signs of this disease.

It will provide information in over 400 schools on symptoms, treatment and features of different types of cancer that affect the child population.

In Costa Rica diagnosed 160 cases of childhood cancer per year. Most patients have less than five years old. However, thanks to early detection, 70% of patients achieved a cure.

Some of the signs which should be paid attention are: morning vomiting accompanied by headache, fever for no apparent reason, and growths in all body, pallor and general malaise.

This campaign is seeking to improve their knowledge and early detection of possible cases.

The program will start in the following months.

-Information from article in La Nacion-

This is hilarious and soo true So I wanted to put it up for my readers. It was written on WeloveCostarica a different blog by a private investigator.

10 Stupid Things Private Investigators Watch Gringos Doing in Costa Rica!

Costa Rica Private Investigator Doug Smith

1. Putting down a ton of money for a property that's not been built without having their own attorney performing all the necessary due diligence, to help with all the agreements and the escrow account!
2. Nominating their new, young and very sexy Costa Rican girlfriend as one of the executive officers on their Costa Rican corporation which owns their home in Costa Rica, their bank account or their car... Or all three!

Private Investigations in Costa Rica

3. Buying their girlfriend or wife a car that is much faster than any car that you have... Because you may have to follow them at a later date.
4. Re-hiring the same lousy attorney that allowed them to be ripped-off or, actually ripped them off the first time around.
5. Hiring an attorney that does not speak perfect English, who does not return phone calls or e-mails.
6. If you are married and you're trying to be discrete about an extra-marital relationship in Costa Rica, think twice before you load up the photographs of your new girlfriend in your new apartment in Costa Rica on your Facebook page! Remember there are professionals like me who work for your wives in the US and this is making my life just way too easy.
7. If you are having an affair with a young lady here in Costa Rica, try not to leave the Western Union receipts of the money that you have been sending to her on your desk at home! Again thank you for making my life way too easy - I love the beach!


8. You might also want to think about NOT taking home a 'T' shirt souvenir to your wife from the Hotel Del Rey in San José or the Beatle Bar in Jaco (both well known house of "ill repute") but again thanks for the help.
9. If you're having an 'affair' with a girl here never charge your room to your wife's credit card, but if you do...? Thanks again for the help... I like the beach.
10. If you are 'involved' with a girl down here, never let a complete stranger take a photo of you with your arms around her, but again thanks! I love the beach.

Written by Doug Smith CEO of www.WillSPy.com Investigations. Costa Rica telephone (506) 8378-5668. For confidential investigations by proven and discrete investigators you can count on Doug Smith and his team.

Pacific Coast get a New Earthquake Monitering System

Heredia’s Observatorio Vulcanologico y Sismologico de Costa Rica (OVISCORI) has just opened it’s newest earthquake monitoring station, on the Pacific coast, near Los Suenos in the Jaco area.

The observatory runs 36 stations around the country and provides real time readouts. The observatory is in the process of updating their current stations as well, may which have been in operation since the 70’s. New digital systems are replacing the old school technology. Currently 14 stations have been updated.

Scientists compare the reports from the various locations in order to calculate magnitude, location and depth of earthquakes. The central pacific coast is extremely active for 2 reasons. The Coco’s tectonic plate is colliding wit h the Panama microplate to the south as well as being sub ducted under the Caribbean Plate, even though the later is much lighter.

For more information you can visit their website at:

http://www.ovsicori.una.ac.cr/sismologia/sismogramas_linea.htm

Summer Time Rock-n-Roll in Costa Rica

Lots of great shows are lined up this summer to hit the stages of Costa Rica….there will be no shortage of entertainment of all types. Rumors have started that the Red Hot Chili Peppers may be scheduling a concert in the near future, but before you hold your breath on that one, why not enjoy one of these other gems?

One of Argentina’s rock legends, and two metal mainstays will be lighting up the lives of the local people.

Fito Paez, from Argentina, known for some of the best selling albums, including “Circo Beat” and “El Amor Despues Del Amor”, will play the Melico Salazar theatre on June 25^th at 8pm. Tickets are on sale at the music store, Vertigo, in san Jose.

Thrash metal band Slayer, will be playing the Ricardo Saprissa stadium on June 17^th. Metal shows have dominated the Costa Rican music scene in recent months, and appear to continue to have a hold on the local scene.

The National Stadium will be hosting none other than Judas Priest, forerunners of the metal movement of the ‘80’s, on September 27^th and they will be joined by none other than Whitesnake.

So if you’re in the area and feel like getting you head banging on….you’ll find yourself with no shortage of activities. Pura Vida roqueros!