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The $300 million Hyatt Hotel Resort, destined for Brasilito in Guanacaste but delayed for almost 12 months, will formally break ground next week, the developers have said. A group of 75 people, including a sales force of 35 brokers from both the United States and Canada, will descend upon Brasilito to get a first hand look at the building site. ...

(C.A. News) — With the goal of helping Guanacaste’s communities benefit more and more directly from the province’s tourist and economic development, the Central American Business Administration Institute (INCAE) kicked off this month the Positioning and Sustainability of Guanacaste’s Tourism Cluster program.The program ...

It’s a fact that baby boomers in their early 40s continue to spend more money than any other generation. This is particularly interesting as it pertains to the Gold Coast, where many North Americans nearing their prime years, end up vacationing around here as a way to enjoy eco-travel, sports, relaxation and the exploration of the Latin ...

After several months of torrential rains and a bit of cold in Costa Rica, the sun is finally beginning to show its countenance with some frequency. December’s warm days, multicolor sunsets and fresh freeze are getting closer by the day, and with them the high tourism season is beginning to rev its engine. November is the beginning of what ...

With the goal of making its services available to construction companies in Guanacaste, the Costa Rican Chamber of Construction (CCC) recently inaugurated new offices in the province. Present in the inaugural ceremony were Housing Minister Fernando Zumbado, CCC President Jaime Molina, Liberia Mayor Carlos Marin, and numerous guests — among ...

(Infocom) — Within the world of tourism marketing, a “country brand” is that characteristic that makes a particular nation stand out. While some countries are well known because of their culture or food, others are recognized for having the environment as their main attraction.That’s the case of Costa Rica, which was ...

A title insurance policy is issued in almost every real estate transaction in the U.S. These title insurance policies, the title searches, and underwriting practices and procedures of the title insurance industry have made investments in U.S. real estate one of the safest investments in the world. This type of insurance is now available in Costa ...

Before a small, late Saturday morning crowd, supermarket owners spoke briefly about the history of their grocery chain, then a priest was called forward to bless the newest of their newest location. In a lighthearted but reverent manner, the man walked the aisles, blessing heads of lettuce and cheese packets — inciting a collective chuckle ...

Two Hotels, Marina, Golf Course and 800 Home Sites US developers on Wednesday announced plans for a 15-year, billion-dollar tourism project, to start construction in November on two beach-front properties in Guanacaste’s north. The project, known simply as Guacamaya after one of the beaches, will include a Ritz Carlton hotel, a smaller, ...

http://www.merkaprodevelopments.com/Blogs/page_1825842.html   Another major project has been announced for northwest Costa Rica, and this one, at Punta Cacique, has some big names at the helm. The first is Steve Case, the chairman, who was here Friday presenting the project before President Óscar Arias Sánchez. Vice chairman ...