This is Dominical Property's first Press Release and it got a very positive response and even made Yahoo! News and many other online news outlets: http://www.prweb.com/releases/costa_rican_real_estate/baby_boomers/prweb10102981.htm Costa Rica is a natural choice for Baby Boomers due to its year round temperate climate, lower cost of living, advanced medical sector, and a short flight from most of the...
Living in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is visited by approximately 2 million tourists per year and each comes here for various reasons, but all enjoy the country’s natural beauty no matter what area they visit. With so many micro-climates, activities, and sights; this country truly offers something for everyone. The following is a list of must see’s and do’s. Zip-Line Tour – These tours are in every part of Costa Rica...
This past weekend in Silencio, a small local town where my in-laws live, it was a beautiful clear sunny morning on Saturday so we decided to take the kids to splash around in the river. There happened to be an excavator digging a trench to re-direct the river because it was beginning to erode one of the banks near the road. We went for a swim with the kids and watched as the huge machine did its...
The Costa Rica specialty, “Chorreada” is basically a corn pancake and a very tasty for breakfast, lunch, or mid afternoon snack with coffee on a rainy day. Corn is a staple in the Costa Rican diet and eaten daily by most locals in one form or another such as; tortillas, tamales, corn on the cob, and many other forms. If you are like me over 7 years ago, you probably have only seen corn in the...
Going to the dentist is a one of the least favorite places for most people to visit. Whether they are scared of possible pain, the sound of the drill, or even just the price of the procedure can often be painful on your wallet. Well, in Costa Rica you still may experience the first two causes of anxiety and fear, but at least any dental procedure here will cost you a fraction of the cost you are used...
Ever dream of becoming a farmer or rancher, but could not give up the amenities of a luxury home and being close to a city. Well, now it is possible live this dream in a 6,000 square foot mansion on a 30 acre horse farm within 45 minutes to the city of San Isidro, Costa Rica. Located in a rural area surrounded by coffee farms and cattle ranches this property offers private tranquility with tons of...
The La Paz Waterfall Gardens is one of the most visited parks in Costa Rica and located less than one hour from San Jose. This is a great day trip from any hotel in San Jose with a beautiful drive through coffee farms and rolling pastures of grazing dairy cows. You can also go on nearby coffee tours or visit Poas Volcano, but in order to do everything it would be best to stay at the Peace Lodge Hotel...
Costa Rica is World famous for its offshore Sport Fishing and the opportunity to catch Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi, Tuna, and more. There are tourists that come here just to fish these rich Pacific waters from Tamarindo in the North, Los Suenos in Herradura and Quepos for the Central Pacific, and Puerto Jimenez in the Southern Pacific Zone. Although the offshore fishing is the most popular...
This awesome video filmed recently in the Dominical area of Costa Rica is a perfect example of what an adventure packed vacation to Costa Ballena includes. Or better yet this could be your daily life in paradise!!! I hope you enjoyed this taste of life in the Southern Zone! Come on down and see for yourself why this is a truly special place to live or visit. Please check us out at:...
The Costa Rica Independence Day is celebrated on September 15th every year with parades, flags everywhere, and activities in all the schools around the country. On September 15th, 1821 the Central American countries were given independence from Spain and this day is celebrated throughout the region. The most popular celebration that everyone looks forward to is the “faroles” or homemade torches...