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Thinking of Relocating to Costa Rica? What you need to know…

December 29th, 2008 | Costa Rica - Gringo Favorite, Costa Rica - Relocation | No Comments »

For those who are considering packing up their belongings and making the big move to Costa Rica, I suggest taking a visit to the ARCR Forums. They are are free service provided by The Association of Residents of Costa Rica (ARCR) and contain posts and discussions on basically anything a Gringo trying to decide to move to Costa Rica needs to know.

Main forum categories include Living or Retiring in Costa Rica, Residency and Citizenship in Costa Rica – Laws and Current Policy, Moving to Costa Rica, Travel in Costa Rica, Real Estate in Costa Rica, Communications, Technology and the Internet in Costa Rica, the Costa Rica Business Forum – Doing Business in Costa Rica, and more.

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Discounts on custom-tailored Costa Rica vacations

December 24th, 2008 | Costa Rica - Business, Costa Rica - Must See or Do, Costa Rica - Travel Tips | No Comments »

Less than 10 days remain on this offer from JD’s Watersports in Costa Rica, a leader in customized vacations since 1992. JD’s is taking US $50 off per person on all customized vacations to Costa Rica that are reserved before December 31st.

Costa Rica has long been touted as one of the best and most diverse places for adventurous vacationers to travel with its active volcanoes, incredible hiking opportunities, Canopy Tours and 5 different types of rainforests. JD’s is just the company to help you plan the perfect trip to Costa Rica. With over 15 years of experience in tailoring vacations to match its client’s needs, JD’s knows what they’re doing. What is more JD’s also owns and Read more

Special Menu for December 24th and 31st at Fine Italian Restaurant

December 22nd, 2008 | Costa Rica - Places to Eat | 1 Comment »

Nicola and Maria Rosa Papangelo of Restaurante Cerutti have extended a warm seasons greetings to the residents of Escazu and the readers of this blog. Serving the best Italian food in Costa Rica is no easy task, but somebody has to do it, and that is the tough job of Nicola and Maria.

This Christmas and New Years they are inviting you to join them with a special a la carte menu celebrating the season. The special menus will be available on the 24th and the 31st of December. Cerutti Restaurante will, however, be closed from the 25th to the 29th of December to celebrate the holiday season.

For more information about Cerutti Restaurante visit their web-site at www.ceruttirestaurante.com Read more

A Night out at the Jazz Cafe in San Jose

December 18th, 2008 | Costa Rica - Culture, Costa Rica - Gringo Favorite, Costa Rica - Nightlife | No Comments »

As a trained Jazz musician I am also interested in seeking out Jazz clubs in the many countries I travel to and getting a feel for what each country considers to be Jazz. I especially like it when what is considered to be traditional Jazz is mixed in with the local flavors producing a new fusion of sound that, when played by quality musicians, almost always sounds fantastic.

Now, if you are a Jazz snob and particular about keeping things in line (which is basically an oxymoron in the organized chaos of Jazz) visiting a Latin American Jazz club may not be the best way for you to spend an evening. However, if you, like me, enjoy watching musicians haphazardly play Read more

Nice, Family Hotel in San Jose, Costa Rica

December 12th, 2008 | Costa Rica - Adventure, Costa Rica - Places to Stay | No Comments »

For a nice place to stay near the San Jose Costa Rica international airport, try the Adventure Inn Hotel. They are less than 10 minutes from the airport, and they offer free transfers to and from the airport. The hotel is on the small side, with only 34 rooms, and feels a bit more like a motel.

The staff is pleasant and the whole place is very clean and well put together. Most of the staff members speak English, so there is no problem communicating if you don’t speak Spanish.

The Adventure Inn is a great place to take tours from; 25 tours are available right from the lobby. The hotel also has Read more

Italian dinner and fine Spanish Wine at Cerutti Restaurante

December 7th, 2008 | Costa Rica - Nightlife, Costa Rica - Places to Eat | No Comments »

Cerutti Restaurante is planning a dinner to celebrate the artful tastes of five star Italian cooking and the most prestigious of Spanish wines. The evening begins at 8:00 pm on Wednesday, December 17th and includes not only the most delicious of Italian dishes care of the famous Cerutti Restaurante, but also the best wines from Frontaura.

Reservations can be made by calling 2228–4511/2228–9954.

The cost is $ 60.00 per person.

Visit the Cerutti Restaurante web-site by clicking here.