Costa Rica Tops the Happy Planet Index 2012

Costa Rica made the number one spot for another year on the Happy Planet Index, beating out the United States and Western European Nations for the title of the planet's most content. This is the second time that Costa Rica has earned the top ranking on the Happy Planet Index, published by the New Economics Foundation, a British research center

Costa Rica Among Top 20 Emerging Economies 2012

According to Ernst & Young Study, Costa Rica Ranks 19 in the Top 20 Emerging Economies

Costa Rica is more than just exotic wildlife, spectacular beaches, great climate, exciting eco-adventures, and tropical rainforests. For serious investors around the world, Costa Rica is also a great location for investment.

In a study undertaken by Ernst and Young that ranks countries in an emerging economies index, Costa Rica came in an impressive 19th.

Canada - Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement to be Updated

Canada–Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement to be Updated

The first Canada-Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement (CCRFTA) went into effect on November 1, 2002. The stated objectives of the Free Trade Agreement were primarily to:

Costa Rica Named World's Most Popular Destination in Recent TripAdvisor Eco-Friendly Travel Survey

Costa Rica is Committed to Reactivating Tourism

New air routes will be opened in 2012.
Direct investment in hotels is estimated at US$ 325 million.
Construction of a National Convention Center will start in 2012.

Costa Rica Trade Mission to Visit India

New Delhi: Even as BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) countries gather clout in the world economy, smaller countries seem to be gravitating towards it.

Ahead of the forthcoming BRIC summit in New Delhi later this month, a trade and investment mission of around 30 Costa Rican entrepreneurs will be visiting India. The aim: Strengthen trade and investment relations.

Tom Brady and Giselle Bundchen in Costa Rica

Supermodels and Superbowl Quarterbacks Love Costa Rica

Liberia Airport - New Terminal Opens for Increasing Arrivals

The fabulous new $41 million dollar Liberia International Airport (LIR) expansion opened on January 12, 2012. Now passengers from around the world enjoy even better access to our spectacul

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt buying a home in Costa Rica

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and their brood are planning for some peace, fun in the sun and Pura Vida living in Costa Rica.

The famous couple is buying a home in Costa Rica as first reported by entertainment gossip site Showbiz.com.

Costa Rica Offers Assistance to Japan in Diversifying Energy Policies

Costa Rican chief offers 'green' energy expertise

Dec 10, 2011

The Japan Times Online

Visiting Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla said Friday that her country is prepared to assist Japan's efforts to diversify its energy policy by developing renewable energies and cutting its dependence on nuclear power.

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