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Tourism in Panama

2013 goal exceeded - here are some of the stats. In 2013, the Tourism Authority of Panama (TAP) set a goal of attracting 2,250,000 visitors to Panama. That goal was easily exceeded as roughly 2,270,000 tourists made Panama their destination last year...

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Costa Rica Vacation Rentals – Homes – Condos – Villas

Vacation Rentals in Costa Rica While there are numerous hotels, resorts, hostels, and bed and breakfasts in Costa Rica, the real jewels in the crown of tourist hospitality are Costa…

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Doing Business In Costa Rica

Doing business in Costa Rica can be a challenging proposition, to say the least. Especially when one compares the ease of doing business here with its neighboring countries, one wonders…

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Investing In Costa Rica As An Expat

Often referred to as “The Switzerland of Central America”, Costa Rica from an investment and business standpoint is rapidly becoming newly known as the “Silicon Valley of Latin America”. Investing…

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Raising Kids in Costa Rica

From the moment you see the double pink lines on the pregnancy test it becomes the most important life change you will ever experience. Filled with emotions of having your…

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Living In Costa Rica

Living in Costa Rica is a decision that tens of thousands of expats come to every year when looking abroad for their expatriation destination. Whether you come here to work…

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Costa Rica Cuisine

Many only scratch the surface of the true depth and variety of Costa Rican Cuisine. With the ubiquity of rice and beans nestled at the heart of many dishes, it…

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Pet Travel in Costa Rica

Are you planning to bring your pets to Costa Rica? Of course you are! They’re a part of your family. Read all of this first to make sure you do…

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Choosing Costa Rica Real Estate

Choosing Costa Rica Real Estate Whether you’re thinking of buying Costa Rica real estate on the beach, in a high-rise urban condo, or on a quiet couple acres nestled in…

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Taxes in Costa Rica

Costa Rica has a unique basis of taxing. The taxing principle itself is called territoriality, which means that any personal income coming from a foreign source is tax exempt. The…