- by crv.staff
- 21.03.11
- 10:13 PM UTC
ShareSource : Inside Costa Rica
More than half of Costa Ricans (56%) believe that prices for domestic tourism is are not accessible and 75% perceive a preference towards foreign tourists, according to survey results of the Costa Rican Perceptions on Tourism , population and environment, water resources and watershed management, conducted by Instituto de Estudios Sociales en Población de la Universidad Nacional (IDESPO-UNA).
The survey took in the responses of 800 people between October 11 and 24, 2010, of which 52.5% were women and 47.5% men, with 19.3 of all respondents between the ages of 18 and 24, 19% between 25 and 34, 21% between 35 and 44, 18.8% between 45 and 54 and 22% over 55.
The specialist in the area of tourism and researcher IDESPO, Hugo Gonzalez, acknowledges that although the growth of tourism has helped to improve Costa Rica’s economic development, particularly in certain sectors, its fundamental orientation towards the foreign market has meant a rising tourism services for nationals.
At least that is the perception by Costa Ricans.
In fact, 54% of respondents assessed as “good” and “very good ” tourism that is growing in the country, especially because it generates benefits to the country and communities.
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- by crv.staff
- 14.03.11
- 9:23 PM UTC
ShareSource : Live In Costa Rica
Yesterday (Sunday) I took the bus from my hometown of Heredia to downtown San José to attend an outdoor art festival. The Municipality of San José in an effort to attract more visitors has been promoting festivals and other activities . Most of these events have been designed for the whole family and people of all ages including retirees. I keep reading all of the on-line posts by the fear mongers and negative people who say that San José is very dangerous and not to go there. Nothing could be farther from the truth and this weekend’s activities are proof of it.
San Jose’s annual outdoor Transiarte festival is really worthwhile. The events took place in different downtown areas: Morazán Park, The Jardín de Paz (Peace Garden), the adjacent Parque España (Spain Park), El Paseo de las Damas, the CENAC art complex and nearby National Park.
There were all sorts of activities for everyone including foreign retirees: music, dance, theater, a variety of craftsmen selling their beautiful wares, contests, face painting, classes in skateboarding, a variety of foods, games for children, a book fair and a whole lot more. In the evening there was a firework display. All of this was FREE of charge. The weather was perfect and I couldn’t think of a better way to enjoy a Sunday afternoon.
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- by dominicaldays
- 11.03.11
- 8:35 AM UTC
ShareJust as the crab on our cover page works its way out of the sand, Costa Rica is slowly getting back to normal after the heavy rains which resulted in almost 25% of the nation’s infrastructure in need of repair.
This last edition in the year 2010 brings yet another facelift to Dominical Days. We transformed the publication to full magazine size and made it more like a newspaper in appearance. The graphics are updated and so is the font type and size, making it more enjoyable to read. The editorial focus remains the same as ever. We will continue to publish completely bilingual in both Spanish and English and, occasionally, in another language, as the occasion may seem fit.
A major change will be to bring Dominical Days online. During the upcoming weeks, you will be able to access the publication at either one of these two locations on the internet:
www.dominicaldays.com
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Gradually, all the back issues will also become accessible on-line and be made available through an elegant electronic reader application.
The Dominical Little Theater is producing their Christmas Show titled Out of this World at the Roca Verde Hotel in Dominical on December 19, 21, and 23, 2010. Advance tickets may be purchased at the Uvita Information Center or at the Roca Verde Garage Sale on December 5. Victoria Leamer Hughes, an active member of the Dominical Little Theater, is a contributing editor with her monthly column called A Thespian Life, in which she shares her thoughts and insights on how to balance humankind’s spiritual and physical needs.
The president of Asana, Richard Margoluis, has been writing editorial feature articles in his monthly column called In the Path of the Tapir. During his presidency, Richard has given Asana a much needed organizational facelift, with new staff, a new logo, and a new information approach. I invite you to look at this month’s special feature on Asana’s activities as well as Richard’s editorial entitled Threats, Unseen.
I wish you all a smooth transition from the last weeks of rainy season to the dryer tropical weather and hope you enjoy quiet and peaceful days with family and friends during the upcoming holiday season.
Sincerely,
Marcel M. Pfister
Publisher and Editor-in-chief
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- by crv.staff
- 11.03.11
- 8:28 AM UTC
ShareSource : Tico Times
By Chrissie Long
Red and white was omnipresent at the annual celebration of Canada Day, held this year at the Zamora Estate in the western suburb of Santa Ana.
Whether through wearing face paint, color-coordinated outfits or fun hats, Canadian transplants in Costa Rica played homage to their nationality in style.
An estimated 220 people filled the grounds, enjoying dips in the pool, live music, fishing, a silent auction and a large quantity of food and drinks.
Once a tropical flower farm, the Zamora Estate is an oasis of open space just over the hill from San José. The estate, which features several luxuriously-outfitted cabins, a wildlife sanctuary and a young vineyard, has become popular in recent years as a memorable setting for special events and weddings.
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