Five Things to Do In Arenal

It's a dramatically beautiful setting with lots to do... and low-priced properties

Dear Reader,
Arenal's a little hidden corner of Costa Rica, with a dramatically beautiful setting. Lush green hills and mountains curl around a wide,deep-blue lake. The show-stealer sits lakeside. It's a cone-shaped volcano, with smooth purple slopes rising skywards, its peak ringed by clouds. The scale of the views- the huge lake, the high volcano, the impressive mountains- contrasts sharply with the small towns and little farms scattered across the landscape.
It's not just the setting that draws a growing number of expats and property buyers to Arenal. The serene, placid, unhurried pace of life attracts them, too. Factor in low property prices, and Arenal's appeal becomes obvious.
More on the low property prices in a moment. But first, five things you'll enjoy if you visit Arenal...
#1, Water Sports. At 26 miles long, Lake Arenal will win over water sports fans. You can try swimming, water-skiing, sailing, kayaking, wind-surfing or fishing. Close by, you can swim in waterfalls, or try your hand at white-water rafting.
If you prefer dry land, you can explore the cloud forest and national parks that surround the lake...go hiking, horse riding, or bird watching (you can spot hundreds of bird species here).
With warm sunny weather and cooling lake breezes year-round, you can spend a lot of time outdoors in Arenal.
#2, See the Sights. Aside from the obvious lure of the lake and volcano...
You can check out the gigantic ceiba tree, that's around 500 years old and 197 feet high, at Ceiba Tree Lodge. Draped with ferns and orchids, and truly massive, this ceiba was Costa Rica's national tree in 2006.
It's a nature walk that will take some beating, and a must-see in Arenal: The Hanging Bridges. It offers 3 kilometers of walking trails, and six hanging bridges, suspended between towers. You'll see all kinds of wildlife as you walk through this tropical rainforest reserve.
If you prefer cool, dark, and underground, Venado Caves formed 15-20 million years ago. A ninety-minute tour will let you see limestone rock formations and marine fossils.
The Maleku indigenous village (thirty minutes from Arenal) gives you a glimpse of the traditional way of life of Costa Rica's smallest tribe. One tour option takes you into the forest to show you the medicinal plants used by the tribe.
#3, Thermal Springs. If relaxing is more your style, try soaking in thermal springs. La Fortuna, a town in Arenal, boasts a range of resorts and spas that make the most of the area's heated mineral water springs. The best resorts offer a selection of pools, with the water varying from cool to very hot. Some offer pampering massages, swim-up bars and cleansing volcanic mud treatments.
#4, Good Food. In the town of Nuevo Arenal, try fresh-baked bread from the German bakery. Or a recently opened steakhouse, with burgers, barbecue and wings on the menu. Little sodas offer low-cost, local plates...and there's a choice of pizzerias and cafes. Food gourmets should make a beeline for the Gingerbread restaurant. You won't find better food in Costa Rica.
#5, Good Company. Arenal's expat community is small, but friendly and active. They get together regularly, and support each other in a way I haven't seen elsewhere. It's a major factor cited by many of the expats who move to Arenal or buy a vacation home here.
Of course, Arenal's low property prices help make it an attractive location. Here's a sample:

• Half-acre lake-view lots in a private community from $19,000
• A two-bed two-bath riverfront home for $75,000
• An 8.25-acre estate lot with volcano and lake views for $195,000
• 93 acres with forest, pasture and rivers for $93,000
• A new, two-bed, two-bath home with lake views, furnished, for $125,000

If you want to check out Arenal for yourself...contact Terry Moran here. Terry is a real estate agent we work with in Arenal. He'll help you with your travel arrangements and accommodation. And he'll show you a customized selection of properties... based on your budget and requirements. You'll see what you want to see, when you want to see it.
This is the easiest way to get a feel for Costa Rica's lake country, and immerse yourself in its charms for a few days. Contact Terry today...and discover this hidden corner of Costa Rica.
Margaret Summerfield

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10 Reasons to Buy Property in Costa Rica



Costa Rica is a popular tourist destination. More than two million tourists visit this small country each year. They love this country’s natural beauty….pretty beaches…and wildlife-packed forests. Many of these tourists put down roots here, as expats, retirees and second-home buyers. And if you’re looking for a second home destination, Costa Rica’s hard to beat. Here are ten reasons why Costa Rica is on the shortlist of savvy property buyers:

1. It’s a stable, democratic, peaceful country. In fact, it officially abolished its army in 1949. It’s the only Latin country listed in the 22 most steadily democratic countries since 1950.
2. It’s close to the US. A 2 hour 40 minute flight gets you here from Miami, and it’s only five hours from New York. With so many major airlines flying here, and budget groups like Spirit and LACSA, you can take advantage of low-cost fares to visit friends and family back home…or they can come visit you.
3. It has a growing economy, up by 3.6% in 2010. The total amount of foreign direct investment was second only to Panama in the Central American region in 2010. Last year was a record year for tourism, too, when more than two million tourists visited Costa Rica.
4. It’s stunningly beautiful.
   Costa Rica has an abundance of natural wonders… volcanic peaks, a craggy spine of mountain ridges twisting its way through the center of the country, limpid lakes, thundering waterfalls, pristine beaches, and rich cloud and rain forests. 27% of the land lies in parks and reserves. One area, the immense Corcovado park in the Southern Zone (covering more than 100,000 acres), ranks as the most biologically intense place on the planet, according to National Geographic. Fluorescent frogs, scarlet macaws, secretive tapirs, sociable monkeys, gigantic butterflies…you can’t help but spot wildlife in this place
   
5. Medical care is top quality and highly affordable. In San Jose, the capital, hospitals like Clinica Biblica or CIMA provide world-class care, at a fraction of the cost you’d pay back home. Costa Rica is a popular choice for North American medical tourists looking to cut the cost of major procedures (dental treatments, joint replacements, eye surgery, etc.). Costa Rican residents pay a low monthly fee to join the national health care system (CCSS), and can use CCSS hospitals and clinics. Fees for private medical cover start from around $50 a month.
6. Costa Rica boasts a superb quality of life. Life expectancy is high, at 77.7 years on average. The country also regularly tops the Happiness Index. The index is a measure of health, life satisfaction, and environmental footprint. A score of 8.5 for life satisfaction places Costa Rica almost a full point ahead of its closest rival in this category. Costa Rica’s easygoing, friendly, family-centered, low-stress outdoors lifestyle plays a big factor in longer lifespans and feeling content with your lot.
7. The climate is warm year-round, outside the Central Valley (where temperatures hover in the 60s). You can wave goodbye to freezing winters, ice and snow. Temperatures average in the 70s and 80s, with no tornadoes or hurricanes. If you enjoy spending time outdoors…sport fishing, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, zip lining, horse riding, hiking, wildlife watching…the climate in Costa Rica will allow you to enjoy these activities pretty much all year.
8. You have a choice of residency options. You can become a resident if you can prove income of $1,000 a month, for example.
9. Costa Rica is already home to an estimated 30,000-50,000 North American expats who own property in Costa Rica, or live here full or part time. They have a long-established association of residents with a bi-monthly newsletter, and they help newcomers get settled in.
10. It’s affordable. It’s not just the health care. Property taxes are low, at around 0.25% of the recorded or municipal-registered value of the property annually. That’s around $462 on a $185,000 property…annually. You can afford domestic help, too.

And despite the growing numbers of celebrities and wealthy businessmen who have purchased multi-million dollar homes in Costa Rica, you can still find low-priced properties here…and afford to custom build your dream home.

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SODAS IN COSTA RICA-SO MUCH MORE THAN “THE PAUSE THAT REFRESHES”

Ask most North American visitors to Costa Rica what a “soda” is, and you are liable to get a response concerning some kind of carbonated beverage. To those from the Southern U.S., the term “coke” applies to all carbonated drinks; in New England, they are called “tonics” (regardless of what flavor or brand) while on both East and West Coasts, “soda” is the term used. Mid-westerners call it “pop” or “soda pop” and some places just use “soft drink”. Yet, in the land of Pura Vida, a “soda” is much more than a thirst quencher.
Sodas are small, usually family-owned and operated, restaurants that can be found on roadsides, in major centers like San Jose, and everyplace in between. The term “soda” is generally translated as “diner”. To Ticos and non-Ticos alike, these ubiquitous eateries provide both satisfying and inexpensive meals and drinks. Additionally they allow patrons to share, if only for a meal, a true sample of Costa Rican life and hospitality in a way that larger restaurants and chains never can hope to equal.
You probably won’t find any menus at most sodas since the selections are fairly standard from one soda to the next. Comida tipica (native Costa Rican cuisine)iis the centerpiece and allure of their selections. Casados, fruit drinks, and, yes, sodas (the carbonated variety) are the main staples that are offered.
The casado is usually a fixed platter with a chosen meat, plantains or vegetables, and the ever-present beans and rice. The choice of meats can be large or small-depending on the owners of the soda, although you can usually find variations on the following

Carne en salsa-beef in a thick gravy, much like a pot roast type of dish
Pollo en salsa-a piece of chicken in a lighter gravy or sauce
Chuleta-a pork chop, maybe in sauce, maybe not
Pescado-fried fish
Pollo frito-fried chicken
The fruits drinks can be passion fruit, carrot, blackberry, oatmeal, mango, pineapple and more. Obviously, what is and isn’t available is dependent on seasonal availability, supply, and the preferences of the soda’s owners.
Again, as with any independent business, each soda has it’s own “special” that can vary from the Central Valley to Domincal and sometimes, even from day to day. You may find sodas that offer sandwiches and buffets, others might even have merchandise like a small convenience store-think in terms of a Tico version of a 7-11!! At night, some of these roadside locations even become clubs or discos (yes, disco lives in the land of Pura Vida!!).
While sodas are certainly an institution today throughout Costa Rica, many Ticos and non-Ticos alike are probably unaware that the concept of the “soda” actually began roughly ninety years ago. To many long time residents of San Jose, the “original” soda is El Chelles. Located on the central pedestrian walkway close to the Teatro Nacional., this culinary institution-at least to those who have been loyal customers for years- continues to sell the same tasty food, sandwiches, casados, breakfasts and beverages to one and all just as it has for nine decades. Whether you’re heading to work, or staggering in from a night of fun and frolic, El Chelles remains open around the clock to provide food, drink, and a place to people watch.
So the next time you pass one of these little shops, take some time to stop to and experience a tradition that has become an essential part of daily life in the land of Pura Vida.

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Costa Rica: The Secret of a Healthy, Happy Life

Healthier and happier. We heard that over and over today at International Living's Live and Invest in Costa Rica Seminar.

I'm Suzan Haskins, reporting to you from the seminar here in San Jose, Costa Rica. This was a day of inspiration. Everyone here is pretty darn sure they made the right move when they decided to take an in-depth look at Costa Rica.

Of The 250 attendees that participated in the recent conference in San Jose Costa Rica, fully 25% came to look at Lake Arenal according to Terry Moran, a speaker at the event. Those that looked at the Lake 7 purchased property while they were on the pre and post conference tours and another 6 or more are in the process of analyzing the data and making offers on what they saw. All and all it was a tremendous success

All the attendees that came to the Lake said it was the most beautiful place they had seen in all of Costa Rica and 90% said they would be back.

A great time was had at the Gingerbread Dinners and many if not all said it was the best food in Costa Rica. Chef Eyal roasted an entire pig for each dinner and the guests raved.

Plans are underway now for next years event which will be even larger, more informative and organized to a tee.

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Escaping it all for 'paradise' in Costa Rica



Nadine Hays Pisani was desperately seeking a permanent vacation.
She and her husband, Rob, both chiropractors, had a comfortable life in York, Pennsylvania, but they were miserable. Both were working long hours, hated their jobs and felt burned-out.
So they came up with a bold plan: Sell everything and find a country with a warm climate where they could live for about $1,000 a month. They would stop working and live off their savings and interest.
They settled on Costa Rica.

The Pisanis put their home on the market and moved to the lush, verdant Central American country in 2007. (They were lucky; they sold everything just before the economy tanked.)
Pisani chronicles her adventures in the new book, "Happier Than a Billionaire: Quitting My Job, Moving to Costa Rica & Living the Zero Hour Work Week."
She self-published the memoir after she noticed that her stories were attracting a growing audience on her blog.
Pisani and her husband now live near the beach in Tamarindo in a house that they rent for $150 a month. They have few possessions, but they spend much less to support themselves than they thought they would have to. They don't work but plan to find jobs eventually.
"It's paradise," Pisani said. "I wake up. I have a great cup of coffee. There are parrots outside my window. There are monkeys in the trees. It's such an exceptional way to live."
Pisani, 41, recently spoke with CNN about her adopted home. The following is an edited version of that interview.
CNN: Many people would love to do what you did. How long did you plan for this move?
Pisani: Just a year. It was very risky, and I wish I could tell people that there's a guarantee that, at the end, it's all going to work out.
But being in the health care industry, I realize there are two limiting factors in your life: health and age. And I realized you can't bank time.
If you look at life like that, then the risk doesn't seem so risky. It seemed like a good idea that when you're young and you want to do something, you say, "OK, it might not work out, but I believe in myself. And if I have to come back to the United States and start all over again, I know that I'll be able to do it."
CNN: You write that when you saw the film "Avatar," it reminded you a lot of Costa Rica. In what way?
Pisani: There was this beautiful animation in that movie of these sort of lit up fireflies, and it looked exactly like the landscape here. There are fireflies that are just like that (here).

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Moran real estate is proud to announce our association with Robert Lux of de Lux Property Management. I have known Bob for over 25 years and can attest to his knowledge, integrity, honesty and experience in property management, all types of homes,apartments, pool, spa and yard maintainance. Bob worked with me in the U.S. Virgin Islands and later in Oregon and has a wealth of experience. He is headquartered in our office at Gingerbread Hotel. So for all your property needs please contact him at:

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Costa Rica has Become an Excellent Dental Tourism Paradise

Costa Rica has become lately a very favored medical tourism destination for patients from all over the world.
Besides being a country where there is high quality patient treatment possible, and where the doctors are highly skilled professionals, the country also offers several entertainment options for tourists.
Therefore, many choose to combine their medical needs with relaxation, and choose Costa Rica for this flexibility.
There are several tourism and retirement services available which help international travelers get the most advantageous quotes both for their vacationing packages and for their dental treatment needs. They basically find the most renowned dental professionals or cosmetic surgeons and then offer you a reasonable quote.
Patients are also redirected towards highly accredited and certified hospitals or clinics, so there is no danger of ending up under the hands of an unprofessional dentist.
Other services that are usually being offered by these medical tourism companies:

• Free treatment consultations
• They make arrangements ahead for lab testing for example
• They also help you with information regarding accommodations
• Transportation to-from the airports
• Help accommodate people that have special needs
• Take care of post-surgical appointments
• Follow up assistance

As you can notice, these services are extremely advantageous, since there is not much running for you. They take care of all the important part of your medical trip, and all you have to do is let yourself guided, have a nice vacation and get all the medical care that you need.
People choose Costa Rica as a main Medical and Dental Tourism destination mainly because:

• They are sick and tired already with the non responsive attitude of the insurance companies
• They are also tired to wait for extremely long periods in order to be able to get an appointment (wehich in case of an emergency is not quite that comfortable!)
• Increasing local costs for healthcare, especially in the fields of dentistry (such as cosmetic dentistry, which is not even covered by any standard insurance!)

In the not so distant future, there will be an even bigger rise in the number of patients who choose Costa Rica as their main Medical and dental tourism spot.


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Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful places in the world. It is also one of the places where many people are buying properties as an investment or to establish a vacation home. One of the most popular real estate companies that render professional and honest real estate services is managed by Terry Moran. The company is known as Moran Real Estate Costa Rica. It focuses on giving investors, retirees and prospective homeowners the opportunity to own a home and inexpensive real estate properties in the Lake Arenal area of Costa Rica.
Moran Real Estate Costa Rica is comprised of many professional real estate agents that will guide you in buying your property in Lake Arenal area. They are very much familiar with all the excellent places in Lake Arenal where you can develop your business or build your home. Some of the places recommended by Moran Real Estate Costa Rica agents include Fortuna, Nuevo Arenal, Tilaran, Tierra Morenas, as well as Tronadora.
You may also ask these agents about the areas located within the mountains, over-looking the whole paradise of Costa Rica. Unlike other real estate agents, they don’t push you to buy this or that property just because of their commission. Moran Real Estate is there to assist you in finding your perfect home or spot even if it means they have to search the whole of Costa Rica.
These professional real estate services are owned and managed by Terry Moran and has been recognized as one of the leading names when it comes to real estate industry, especially when it comes to properties in and around the Caribbean. For more than fifty years it has been selling tropical paradise properties. The main office of the company is located in Virgin Islands. And because of the success made by Terry Moran and his agents, there are now a lot of branches scattered all over the Caribbean. It was only a few years that they focused their attention on the Lake Arenal area.
Because of the efforts of Moran Real Estate, many five star hotels as well as restaurants are now affiliated with this real estate company. If you are one of their clients, you may avail special discounts and VIP treatments from the finest establishments in the paradise. Aside from the discounts, you may gain access to the exclusive art galleries where the paintings, sculptures, and other masterpieces of famous local artists in Costa Rica are exhibited and for sale at the same time.
So if you are in the market for a piece of paradise in Costa Rica then you should consider contacting Moran Real Estate Costa Rica. They have a reputation for providing great real estate services and will help you find you own piece of paradise.
James Kesel, MS, is the publisher of the Inexpensive Costa Rica Vacation website at http://www.costa-rica-source.com, providing great information on vacations and travel in Costa Rica as well as information on buying a piece of paradise with Moran Real Estate Costa Rica.


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Ancient cultures and prehistoric discoveries in Costa Rica

Petroglyphs



To most Costa Ricans – Ticos and expats alike – Costa Rican history begins with the arrival of the Spanish in 1502. Recent developments and archeological finds are painting a far different picture however. In fact, there is increasing evidence that ancient cultures thrived in the land of Pura Vida long before European explorers cast covetous eyes upon its beauty and natural riches.
Three archeological sites in various parts of the country give an interesting glimpse into pre-Columbian life: Guayabo and La Montana complex in Turrialba, the footpaths of Lake Arenal, and . Each site offers a different window into who the ancient Costa Ricans were and how they lived.

Turrialba

The first, and probably the most notable, is Guayabo de Turrialba. This 540 acre – which is roughly 219 hectares – site can be found in Turrialba on the southern slope of the Turrialba Volcano.
The Guayabo National Park monument was established to preserve the ruins of the city even as archeologists continue to unearth details about the settlement and those who lived there. To date, it is estimated that Guayabo was established and inhabited somewhere around 1500 B.C. During the height of its existence, the city may have held between 10,000 and 25,000 people. For unknown reasons, the settlement seems to have been abandoned by 1400 A.D.-nearly a century before the Spanish arrived. Curiously, no record was left by the Spanish as to whether they had discovered the location and, if so, what condition it was in.
Though only about 10% of the site has been excavated, stone streets, various structures, water cisterns and numerous petroglyphs all provide evidence of a vibrant and thriving society. Scientists have also theorized from the drawings that there was a dual power structure-the political chief, known as Cacique and a religious/spiritual leader called Saman. Perhaps as you visit Guayabo, you may be the one to unlock its mysteries.
There is also a second location in Turrialba known as La Montana complex. Though not as extensive as the Guayabo settlement,  pottery shards found there dated from 1500 to 300 B.C.; some archeologists feel that these samples must have been pre-dated by even earlier types of ceramic objects-perhaps as old as 2000 B.C.

Lake Arenal

Another location which is far more mysterious in origin can be found near the shores of Lake Arenal. Known for the majestic volcano that stands sentinel over the valley, Arenal became the focus of one Payson Sheets, an archeologist from the University of Colorado. Using NASA remote sensing technology, Sheets discovered the existence of remote footpaths both around and under the current Lake Arenal during these aerial surveys in 1985.
These footpaths, some dating back to 500 B.C., lifted a curtain on the life and culture of the ancients who used them as part of their daily existence. Sheets and other behavioral archeologists theorized that wandering bands may have lived around the volcano as early as 10,000 B.C. although a permanent settlement probably did not become established until around 2000 B.C.
These early settlers would move away during eruptions and then return to their crops and settlement when Arenal grew quiet. Much like the citizens of Guayabo, these lake residents vanished around 1400 B.C. The belief is that a plague, not the Volcano, is what ended their days.

Nicoya Peninsula

The last area which has revealed some pre-history of Costa Rica is the Nicoya peninsula. As science continues to pull back the layers of time, there is increasing evidence that the Olmecs and the earliest Ticos did interact. Ceramics found near Guanacaste, dating from 300 B.C. show this influence and, possibly, could be a prelude to finding a much stronger connection between the ancient MesoAmericans and the “pre-Ticos.”

So as you explore the wonders of this land of riches, know that you follow the footsteps of the ancients who, like you, were looking for their special place in paradise.

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Extraordinary Home Complex and Tilapia Farm On 8 Acres of Verdant Land



This extensive exotic private tilapia farm and home complex is a fire sale at the price they are asking and in perfect, like new condition, includes:

Here are some details about our property:
Main house – 2000 sq ft {1 large bedfoom 1 bath, study with fireplace}
Guest house – 750 sq ft {1 large bedroom, bath, kitchen, accomodates 4}
Pool house – 1015 sq ft
Pool – 31 ft x 11 ft, depth 4.5 to 5.5 ft
Garage - 680 sq ft
Greenhouse - 480 sq ft
Kennel
Barn
Cattle shelter
Wood shed
Garden

Fruit trees and other producing plants on the property:

Orange
Tangerine
Grapefruit
Lemon
Sweet Lemon
Mango
Coconut
Starfruit
Water Apple
Cashew
Fig
Cas
Avocado
Guavo
Guanabana
Banana
Coffee
Papaya
Pinapple



We have reforested approximately one half of the 3.5 hectares with 1,800 tree seedlings of 70 native tree species. La Reserva Forest Foundation organized, funded, and oversaw the project.
We planted a 44 tree fruit orchard in 2010.
We receive water by permit from MINAET from natural springs located within the Tenorio Forest Reserve.
We raise tilapia for personal use. The ponds currently support over 1,000 mature & maturing fish.
Electric bill averages approximately $75 / month
Telephone land line is approximately $12 / month
ICE wireless internet service costs $24 / month


The tilapia farm is presently for private use only but could easily be converted to a commercial facility. The property also lends itself to a B&B and has extensive fruit and vegetable gardens that are sufficient to feed several large families.

Family health problems force sale at way below cost

Price is firm at $350,000

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Lomas Del Mar

Lomas del Mar, in Costa Rica is an ecological community offering awesome views in one of the world's most beautiful destinations. Lomas del Mar (Hills of the Sea), a planned gated residential community where spectacular flora and exotic wildlife flourish just outside your door.



The views from Lomas del Mar are the best in Costa Rica. A bold statement. But true. Glorious sunsets over the Pacific. The white sand beach of Matapalo. Santa Rosa National Park. Boats bobbing in Coco Bay. Rolling hills and majestic mountains. Surreal volcanoes. It's like a new postcard with every blink of the eye.
We're only 35 minutes from Costa Rica's international airport in Liberia, serving the country's northwest beaches with direct flights from Atlanta, Miami, Charlotte, Houston, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Toronto, and London.

Nestled upon 600 tropical acres of lush pasture, primary forest, and hills over looking the Pacific Ocean and the Papagayo Bay in peaceful Costa Rica. Valley and mountain views complement vistas of the North Pacific Coastline including Playas Matapalo, Ocotal, Coco, and Papagayo Bays. Our ecological residential community development is focused on providing property owner privacy and luxurious amenities while safeguarding local bio-diversity for which Costa Rica is famous.



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Costa Rica real estate including - ocean and mountain view lots ranging from 1.25 acres to over 4 acres and our new condominiums: Serendipity Residences. Imagine yourself residing on a spacious real estate property enjoying your Pacific ocean views in privacy and tranquility.

Fitness Center

Within minutes of your home, our top-of-the-line fitness center is fully equipped, featuring high quality strength and aerobic exercise equipment. We have more than a dozen stations to help you tone up, taking full advantage of the healthy lifestyle that is yours to enjoy at Serendipity Residences.

 

equestrian center

Haras del Mar Equestrian Center is located within 600 acres of ocean views and mountain trails in the Lomas del Mar planned ecological community.

We provide boarding in a brand new 14 stall Spanish-style stable with turnout paddocks. Our state of the art equestrian center offers professional instruction in equitation classes for jumping and dressage at our full-size Federation Arena. And we sponsor supervised trail rides to the idyllic beach of Matapalo.

With Lots beginning at $59,000 and built in financing these are the best located, most carefully developed land, homes and condos with the greatest amenities anywhere in Costa Rica.

Call Moran Real Estate at 506 2694 0088 or in the U.S. at 305 307 0088

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Moran Real Estate Unique Properties

A Rare Hotspring on 25 acres of rolling pasture land 30 minutes west of the Lake. The hotspring is just a few feet from the springs that make up the pure clean large Rio Corobici, and the hot spring is accessed from a hanging bridge across the river.

The property also includes a former bar and restaurant next to the Hotspring Pool and a beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bath home, which is connected but can be utilized as 2 living units. The property is totally off the grid, having their own well and solar and hydro-electric power system.

The views from the property are spectacular, including 5 volcanos and on clear days all the way to the Pacific Coast. Just one hour from the Liberia International Airport which you can see lit up at night far in the distance.

This property offers a myriad of possibilities but in my opinion it is an ecological resort waiting to happen, with horse trails going in every direction for miles and miles and the peace and quiet of the country side.

This property is offered at $685,000, call us and take a look, the photos don't do justice to this unique beautiful property.

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Lake Arenal Housing Demand Way Up

In spite of the worsening economy and real estate market in the United States, from which over 85% of our buyers originate, Lake Arenal is experiencing somewhat of a boom. Even compared to the rest of Costa Rica, Lake Arenal continues to grow and be discovered and recognized as one of the premier expat and retirement favorites in all of Central America.

This has caused a lack of available homes for sale and in turn caused many of the developers to begin spec homes to fill this void. The few fire sale homes that were on the market because of owners pressured by the economy in the U.S. were quickly sold. The current demand is in the $125,000 to $275,000 range in which there are few relatively new homes on the market, and has caused prospective home buyers into buying land and building, which offers a good option with a good builder and in which you can sometimes obtain a superior value result, aside from the fact that you are getting a brand new home to your specifications in the exact location you want.

We have worked with Luc Charette, a Canadian builder for over 10 years and he has built dozens of homes for our clients, all of which are satisfied customers. The current cost for building a home, depending on design and location is between $60 and $80 per square foot and Luc has many examples of his work he can show.

We here at Moran Real Estate are not only working with the developers to fill this void, but have sold much of the land to the developers initially. In most cases they offer the plans for the spec homes to us for comment before commencing construction in order to fill the exact void and end product desired.

Contact us for those homes under construction at this time, on the drawing board or in the permit process for an up date on what is coming up.

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Bella Vista Estates - The Ultimate Eco Community

Bella Vista Estates, A gated Jewel, just 6 miles from the town of Nuevo Arenal features a unique concept of residential development.

These extra large estate lots ranging in size from 2 acres to over 13 acres with prices starting at just $70,000, were carefully master planned with one purpose in mind. They are the ultimate safe haven with individual wells already drilled on each lot, rich black soil, ample rainfall, great views and aa alternate power system planned for the entire project. This will give the owner the option of going completely off the grid, being able to grow your own food, as many of the current owners are doing, and be self sufficient on your own land.

The United Nations, in a recent study determined that one hectar or 2.5 acres of land in a proper climate, with good soil and ample rainfall can support a family of 4. This is the idea behind Bella Vista. When worse comes to worse, peak oil, political turmoil, war, terrorism, wothrless dollars, radiation scares become more and more of a problem, Bella Vista Is the place to be, there is no better insurance policy for you and your family anywhere.

Remember Costa Rica has no army, no enemies, produces over 95% of its own power and the people are friendly, food exporters.

Bella Vista is also building a number of modern well designed and constructed spec homes starting at 2 bedroom 2 bath at just $179,000, fully furnished and ready to move in to.

To See more of the most beautiful properties and best values in all of Central America go to moranlakearenal.com, or call 506 2694 0088, in the U.S. 305 307 0088

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Fantastic Lake And Volcano View Land With No Money Down

THE PRESERVE AT LAKE ARENAL, Just 40 ecologically sensitive lots on 85 gated pristine acres of tremendous lake and volcano view land, crisscrossed with rivers and springs, rolling pasture land and primary forests, with half acre lots beginning at just $14,900, with terms as low as no money down and up to 15 years to pay, with low interest. Two lots on the main public Lakeshore Road ideal for commercial utility with almost half of all the tourists that come to Costa Rica passing right in front on these lots. One with a Nice Tico House. The Preserve  has access to a nearby marina for the owners. Just minutes to Arenal Town and the Lake. A jewel of a property

Townhouses now being planned with spectacular Lake Views, coming soon, club house under construction right now

To see more of the most beautiful properties and best values in all of Costa Rica go to moranlakearenal.com, or call 506 2694 0088 from the U.S. 305 307 0088

Many more listings, way more sales, decades more experience and much more professional dedication than anyone at the lake by far

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Renting A Car In Costa Rica

There are many reasons, and most are good, why you may want to stay away from cars when visiting Costa Rica, and use the public transports; For a starts, it is greener, and secondly, driving in Costa Rica may be a shock to you, and to your passengers! If however you are an independent globe trotter and like to explore the unbeaten path, you will need a car, and a 4×4 at that! This will give you an almost unlimited freedom and movement, as  the best parts of the country are often hidden away: here are some basics points that might help you make up your mind:
Fast and Easy
As long as the roads are in condition and the traffic is down to a minimum, you stand a chance to make it on time and to actually reach your destination on time, however, bare in mind that speed is rare here, and most definitely hazardous. Roads are sinuous and narrow, making their way through steep volcanic landscape. Pots holes are legendary in Costa Rica, so are the endless queues. Patience and good humour are the key. Tarmac is of poor quality so repairs  as they close down half the road to fill up the pots holes will often cause delays. If you happen to travel when it rains heavily, be careful; I have had to stop the car altogether as I could not even see the road anymore! An average of 45kph is a realistic expectation, however, anything can happen!

Versatile
The hotel you have chosen, the beach you want to find, they many not be  so easy to reach if you are traveling by bus. Or you may find this beautiful and breathtaking spot you would have missed if you had not been driving. The hotel you reserved is not up to your expectations?  Never mind, you can hop in the car and drive back to this cute B&B you passed a while back. If you are travelling by bus, once it drops you, you are on foot and you may find you are in the middle of nowhere!
Cost
While a rental car may be costly if you are on your own, it cuts down the price if you are sharing it with a bunch of people. For example, a cheaper sedan can go for $250 a week, with unlimited mileage, tax and mandatory insurance included. The cost of Super currently cost ¢621 and Diesel ¢544.
Road Signs
A lot better than back in 1990 when I first got here, but don’t count on them too much, they are still, basically, non existent! You may drive miles in this country without passing any kind of road signs. Asking the locals is good some times, and very bad at others. The Latin mentality likes to help, and they will help you, even if they do not know; this gives way to long drives, lost in some small unpaved road under the rain, bringing in arguments most likely due to  exhaustion and stress. Of course, we are talking here of an extreme case! Make sure you have a good road map!
Transit Police
Do not under any circumstance try to bribe the police if they stop you. This is highly illegal and will end up with a higher fine, if you are lucky. Speeding, passing the yellow line, driving under the influence of alcohol, children not using proper equipment, all these are strictly forbidden. The laws have changed recently and now you risk not only getting a very heavy fine, but your driver’s licence and the car may be taken away from you: Beware!
Unattended Objects in the Car
Do not leave anything in the car if and when it is unattended. Do not park your car in unsafe areas. You will notice how many parking lots there are in San Jose for example, and the guardas are plentiful, looking after your vehicle in return of a small fee. Just use common sense!
After over 20 years of driving in this country, I have only one thing to say: It is a sport, but I love it. I love driving along the coffee plantations, discovering a new inn, a new lake, a new vision. I love exploring the “unexplorable”, I love to get up and go and Costa Rica is perfect for this.
I have however used public transports as well, and they are economical and plentiful, they run on time and get you from A to Z….This is a question of choice and taste. It depends on what you are doing, on what you have in mind, and on where you are going. Wherever you go and however you get there, you are bound to have a marvellous time. Enjoy your Trip!

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Costa Rica Retirement: Lower Costs, Higher Lifestyle



So let’s talk money. Just how much can you save by living as a pensionado here in Costa Rica? For Baby Boomers facing the end of regular earnings, the question of how to stretch retirement income is a very real issue. With limited savings, reduced home equity (if they can sell at all) and an average Social Security benefit of around $1200 per month for an individual and $1750 for a couple [1], most retirees will have to cut expenses one way or another. Even at the maximum benefit amount of $2,346 [2], a mere $28,152 per year before taxes, those of us who have enjoyed the advantages of a moderate income will undoubtedly have to find ways either to increase that income or minimize expenditures.
At first glance, these are not pleasant prospects for most of us. Accustomed to the good things in life, it may be difficult to face up to a lower standard of living. But the 2008 U.S. Census Bureau statistics on Income and Earnings by Age of Householder [3] reveals the stark realities: According to their report entitled “Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2008,” measuring all sources of money income, we find that the median income for 45 to 54 year old householders was $64,349; for the next age group, 55 to 64 year olds, the median figure drops slightly to $57,265; but for the over 65 year old group, the slide is precipitous, to $29,744. The message is clear. After retirement, you can expect a negative change in your financial situation.
But here’s the good news! With retirement comes a unique opportunity to make some important changes in your life — to simplify, downsize, reduce the clutter, re-prioritize and finally do some of the things that full-time work has prevented you from doing. Volunteer work, enjoying a hobby, traveling, getting more exercise, experiencing less stress – whatever it is, we all hope our Golden Years offer the time and space to pursue those dreams. And they can if you consider the advantages of retirement in Costa Rica, where your limited income fits nicely with the lower cost of living.
The most obvious ways that expats save money here is in housing costs. In many parts of Costa Rica, you can rent a comfortable Tico-style home for less than $500 per month, including most utilities. In outlying rural areas, it can be even less. You can also find a well appointed, 2500 square foot American-style home for $1200 to $1500 per month, if your budget allows. You can spend considerably more but if you can see the advantages of a somewhat modest home with a lower overhead, you can certainly find such a place. In addition, in the Central Valley where most people live, you will have no need for heating or air conditioning, as the climate is temperate all year round. Even in the higher elevations or at the ocean, where temperatures range lower and higher, the need for climate control is minimal. For most Americans, that would represent another huge savings in monthly expenses.
And if you choose to buy property and build a home, as many expats do, that is also a bargain in most areas. For instance, we know a transplanted Texan contractor in the Orosi Valley, east of Cartago, who can construct a beautifully detailed 900 square foot home for less than $100,000. Since so much of life is lived out of doors here, the interior of a home, which costs the most to build, can be smaller because your living space is supplemented by covered patios and detached ranchos where you will enjoy warm evenings watching a tropical sunset, sipping your favorite cocktail. Who needs a big house? It’s just that much more to clean.
And speaking of cleaning, our housekeeper costs us $10 per week for about four hours of work. And that’s actually on the higher end of such costs, we’re told. She does an excellent job, too, including the windows, floors, patios, shower walls. She even rakes the leaves in the back yard! In fact, all labor costs are lower here, which means services such as gardening, household repairs, remodeling, bicycle repair, haircuts and massage are dirt cheap in comparison to the U.S. To give a couple of examples, I had my hair dryer repaired for only $4; a recent very good haircut cost me $6. When visiting a friend recently near Turrialba, she had a plumber come out to replace her on-demand water heater. Although he had to drive quite a ways over terrible roads to near the top of a mountain, the total tab was $10 for about an hour of work.
Another area of savings for us living in Costa Rica is transportation. The latest U.S. Department of Labor survey [4] indicates that Americans spend more than 15 percent of their income on transportation costs; based on a household income of $63,000, that’s a whopping $7,658! For expats living in Costa Rica, the availability of inexpensive taxis and convenient bus service makes that look extravagant. Based on four round-trips to town by taxi each week at about $4 each (most of the time we walk), and two or three bus trips into San Jose per month, we probably spend no more than $70-$80 per month on transportation, leaving the rest of that money in our bank account. And as we hop on that bus, we smugly think to ourselves just how much we are cutting our carbon footprint!
Here in Atenas on the edge of the Central Valley, we live in a modern apartment with utilities paid, including broadband, surrounded by beautiful jungle with toucans and monkeys as visitors, a swimming pool and a rancho with a gas grill just up the hill, all for about $650 per month. We enjoy good wine and dinners out, buy household supplies as needed and live comfortably here on our two Social Securities. Back in California our overhead still includes some $250 a month for the care of my retired horse, plus the cost of a property manager and any needed maintenance on our leased horse property there. Here, we save money in so many ways — local fruits and vegetables, medical care and health insurance, entertainment. But we also know that if the need arose, we could cut our costs even further. For now, we are grateful we can enjoy the pleasures of Pura Vida. Clearly, for a laid-back lifestyle with a lower cost of living, it’s hard to beat retirement in Costa Rica.

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Leap Of Faith

An Incredible True Story, of a Dream, Trust, Teamwork, Achievement, Happiness and Gratitude

Over one year ago a Doctor from Chicago surfing the web for information on Real Estate In Costa Rica came upon our web site  moranlakearenal.com and was enthralled by what he saw. We began to correspond, him doing his due dilligence asking a million questions, especially since he had never been to Costa Rica. The real estate questions I answered as completely and thoroughly as possible. When the questions regarded legal I introduced him to our super attorney Gonzalo Viquez (Junior), for construction to Luc Charette. All responded quickly and efficiently to his every inquiry. He was drawn to the Real Estate development Turtle Cove Yacht Club. He asked my opinion as to what lot I thought was the best buy. I responded and he bought it cash sight unseen.
He then asked Luc Charette to recommend an architect to design a home for the lot. Luc gave him a name and a plan was created, with Luc,s input about the site, topography and the views. The Doctor approved the plans and construction commenced. He had still never come to Costa Rica. As the construction progressed Luc would send him regular photos and comments, questions about the construction. He would call me regularly to ask my opinion about colors, tiles, windows. The house was completed just a  month ago and is now being furnished by Luc. The Doctor has still to this day never stepped foot on Costa Rica and I would like to include an e mail I just received from him today as a testament to our team work, trust and professionalism.

Hi Terry, Just wanted to let you know how much I like the house, and how much I appreciate all the help you and Luc and Jr. have been. I am just starting to work with Luc on the furniture and look forward to seeing it finished. But most of all I want to say thank you and wish you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year! Talk to you in 2010. Regards, John

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Costa Rican episode of 'The Bachelor' airs Monday

 

 

An episode of the hit television series "The Bachelor" filmed in La Fortuna and Arenal last October is expected to draw millions of U.S. viewers.

A Costa Rican episode of the popular U.S. reality TV show "The Bachelor" will air Monday at 7 p.m. on ABC.

Last October, bachelor Brad Womack and six bachelorettes traveled to Costa Rica and filmed an episode of the show while visiting the La Fortuna and Arenal area. The cast and crew stayed at The Springs Resort & Spa, in Arenal, and participated in a group date doing a canyoning tour with a local outdoor expedition company, Pure Trek Costa Rica.

“(Womack) did the group date with me and Pure Trek,” said Pure Trek owner Cynthia Crummer. “He and six girls and a film crew shot the entire thing. I’d never worked with reality television before so the whole thing was a pretty funny experience,” Crummer said.

"The Bachelor" is in its 15th season, and true to the famed format of the show, the season began with 25 women vying to win the heart of a "bachelor.." As the show progresses, young hearts are shattered as Womack whittles the contestants down to one. At the end of each episode, Womack presents a rose to the girls he intends to keep around, while disappointment overtakes the others.   

In the final episode of each season, the bachelor is expected to drop to a knee and ask his chosen bachelorette for her hand in marriage. Womack, however, is famed for his 2007 decision to propose to neither of the two finalists, which resulted in seismic chaos throughout the reality television world.

At the end of the episode in Costa Rica, Womack holds the ominous rose ceremony. He selects some of the women to go with him on his next adventure, while sending others home devoid of love although, one imagines, full of  'pura vida.'

“Brad Womack is a really nice guy. Really, he is a sweetheart,” Crummer said. “But in the end he dumps a couple of them and they move on. That's just how the show works.”

The show's viewer ratings usually top the U.S. television charts on Monday nights. So far this season, the average weekly audience tuning in has been 8-9 million.

“The solid rating of 'The Bachelor' – more than nine million people in U.S. alone – makes this an important opportunity to show the natural attractions of Costa Rica on one of the principal entertainment channels in our primary market,” said Tourism Minister Carlos Benavides.

The show begins at 7 p.m. local time and runs for two hours. Through the show's first 14 seasons, only one of the couples remains together today.

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Top Six Reasons to Retire in Costa Rica



Retiring comfortably and in a nice locale in the U.S. these days just isn’t as easy or inexpensive as it used to be in the past, particularly for attractive beach areas. Many people who would never think of leaving the country and moving elsewhere are now considering just about EVERY possibility and this is how locations like Costa Rica have become a hot topic among the soon-to-retire baby boomers and others thinking about retirement.
The top six reasons for looking at Costa Rica as an affordable alternative to what most folks in the U.S. desire or need for retirement:

1. Cost of living. With a little research and a lot of help from an experienced professional, it is still possible to find an attractive, safe and low-cost place to retire here in Costa Rica. Live like a local, pay like a local.
2. Climate. Traditionally, those newly minted retirees from cold climates are most likely to desire temperate climates and beautiful natural settings in which to settle. Year round warm weather and distinct lack of hurricanes, tornadoes, tidal waves and dramatic temperature changes draw many of these way-too-cold folks to Costa Rica.

1. Medical care. The quality of health care here in Costa Rica has improved to the point that it has actually become a top location in the world for medical, dental and plastic surgery tourism, along with all types of corporal, aesthetic, drug and alcohol detox programs. The success of this type of medical tourism has not only proved the quality and validity of today’s medical experts in this country, it has also demonstrated the viability in cost for middle class visitors and retirees. The fear of poor medical care is disappearing and incentives in the form of good care at a reasonable cost are simply driving many retirees to Costa Rica as the intelligent and affordable alternative.
2. Access to family and friends. For those committed to being at arm’s-length distance to friends and relatives, living overseas just isn’t practical, but for the rest it may very well be that the globalization of the earth is playing right to your requirements. The penetration of quality high-speed internet, the use of VOIP international telephones, digital cameras and all of the other modern technical gadgets make keeping in contact a breeze. The world is a much smaller place with these types of communication and sometimes we find ourselves closer to our loved ones living outside of the country than to those that are living down the street! Plus, every year sees additional, affordable flights from the U.S. to Costa Rica, making regular visits increasingly easy. Who wouldn’t want to visit someone in beautiful and exotic Costa Rica?
3. Foreign culture. There was a time not so long ago where American expats felt continually out of place in any other country. Globalization, regular uses of foreign languages (particularly Spanish), understanding of foreign cultures and more have all created a level playing field where Americans actually have a place to fit in and to belong. Again, the internet and information technology has taken out a lot of the guesswork about local knowledge. Internet chat groups for North American expats exist in virtually every country on the planet, sharing all types of information, recommendations and personal friendships, and allowing just about anyone to not only exist, but to thrive in their new surroundings with some honest effort and some new friends! Don’t forget that amazing new language programs like Rosetta Stone give almost everyone the ability to get the basics of the local language and culture.
4. Retiree friendly. If you think the U.S. and its’ Baby Boomers are getting older, remember that the rest of the world is already older, especially in Europe and in other industrialized countries. These places have been preparing for the retirees, including Costa Rica with its’ popular socialized medical program that costs pennies in comparison to similar facilities in the U.S. One more thing to remember is that Costa Ricans by far tend to be much more respectful to their elders than just about anywhere else on the planet. It is not unusual to see youngsters and teens spending quality time with grandparents, and the entire family takes on the responsibilities of assisting grandparents in their daily lives.

Those are six great reasons to retire in Costa Rica. What do you think? If you can think of more reasons to retire (or not!) in Costa Rica, please leave a comment and let everyone know!

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.
-- Mark Twain

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