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Easy living? A couple walks past the downtown San José central office of Banco de Costa Rica, whose window displays a housing mortgage ad that says “Easy Housing with BCR.” But some Tico economists have warned that housing won't come so easy with the ripple effects of the U.S. subprime slowdown.
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Weekly Edition Newspaper: May 9 - May 15, 2008 | San José Costa Rica |
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Eensy Weensy Arachnid...
A golden orb spins its web at The World of Insects, a Monteverde attraction that houses about 250 species, of which 25 are living. The live creepy crawlers include spiders, tarantulas and praying mantises. For more on the popular destination in north-central Costa Rica, see Page S3 in this week’s special section on tourism. |
Ronald Reyes | Tico Times
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| Doting China Still C.R.'s Sugar Daddy | News |
The honeymoon is over, but China is still showering Costa Rica with gifts.
Since cutting ties with Taiwan last June 6, the Costa Rican government has been reaping the benefits that accompany friendship with the growing economic and political giant.
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| Buses, Birds May Bring Flocks of Tourists | Business |
Want more tourists in Costa Rica?
Paint buses in New York City and San Francisco.
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Mombacho: A Victim of Global Warming? |
Mombacho Volcano's oldest residents talk of the days when the scarlet macaw used to soar above the cloud forest's verdant canopy. |
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Because of the popularity and size of our Costa Rica Real Estate for Sale and Real Estate for Rent online classified ad sections, we have separated these categories into two separate pages. We hope this will make viewing these ads easier for readers looking for a house, condo, lot or commercial property. Those looking to sell property can take advantage and advertise on these heavily trafficked real estate pages. Click on “Advertise” at the top of this page for more information. |
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