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  • The Threat to Manuel Antonio's ForestsThe following is an aerial photograph showing much of the area which is the focus of the Fund for Costa Rica's environmental defense patrols. The yellow dots show the location of il…

  • The Sad but True DepartmentLast Thursday the Health Ministry, Fund for Costa Rica, and the Environmental Office of the Aguirre Municipal government called a meeting with tourism businesses in Manuel Antonio to discuss th…

  • Its Official: Real Estate Development is Bad for Tourism!Well, it's no surprise to us but shocking to hear ICT say it! The Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT) at a public meeting in Manuel Antonio last Wednesday said that co…

  • Happy Independence Day!Today Costa Rica celebrates its independence from Spain. In the spirit of this blog I think it's fitting for us to reflect on some of the things that make Costa Rica such a special country. So of…

  • I have a dream The following is a letter Berit Funke, Playa Samara, Guanacaste. See how many of these real estate marketing phrases (in italics) you can find in the real estate websites which often advertise on the top …

  • I'm Back!I am back on the blog! My sincerest apologies to you all for the long absence. August has been a busy month for the Fund for Costa Rica. First, I must thank FCR volunteer Mary Blair for sharing her research an…

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