- by Bret G. Dudl
- 09.03.10
- 1:52 PM GMT+8
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Source: top10costarica.com
Costa Rica is a very healthy country. Costa Rica’s health status is comparable to that of developed nations. The country’s private health clinics have international fame and attract people from around the world for everything from dental care and ocular laser surgery to major cosmetic surgery and life extension treatments.
Costa Ricans are proud of their nation’s achievements in the field of health care. Their up-to-date, affordable, state-run “cradle to grave” health care system reaches all levels of society by offering the same medical treatment to the poor as those with greater resources. Hospitals, clinics and complete medical services are available in all major cities and some small towns. More than 90 percent of the population is covered by the Social Security System.
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- by Bret G. Dudl
- 09.03.10
- 10:36 AM GMT+8
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Pity those who know nothing of Costa Rica but the beaches. These people fly into the Alahuela or Liberia airports, rent a car and immediately drive to the beach. After a week or two, they return to the airport, flying home with the vast diversity of Costa Rica lying undiscovered beneath them.
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- by Bret G. Dudl
- 08.03.10
- 12:45 PM GMT+8
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In response to a survey done by CMI Green regarding which destination spot has done the most with respect to the environment, Costa Rica came in first place. Questions were based on the green experience of visitors to the country and relied on their own methods of assessing the environmental practices publicized worldwide.
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- by Bret G. Dudl
- 08.03.10
- 11:15 AM GMT+8
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Source: thecostaricanews.com
More than 1,000 people from across the country met yesterday in La Sabana in San Jose and enjoyed music, dancing and talks to celebrate the exhibition of Women’s Rights. The meeting was part of the activities planned for the International Women’s Day to be held on Monday March 8th.
The fair was organized by the National Institute of Women (INAMU) to reaffirm the struggle for equal rights, strengthening education, health and access to cultural and recreational activities.
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