Central America

Gay Travel Costa Rica Gay Travel Costa Rica- Offers an interactive map with links and descriptions of properties. Eldis - Country and Region Profiles: Costa Rica Eldis - Country and Region Profiles: Costa Rica- Database of online development policy, practice and research documents, searchable by sector or keywords. Includes index to Britis… Homes of Life Homes of Life- Home for abandoned and abused children. Includes a tour of the facilities, daily life, staff and kids. El Puente - The Bridge El Puente - The Bridge- Provides educational assistance, food, microloans, and training to people living near the poverty line as a step toward self sufficiency. Includes informat… US State Department - Human Rights Report: Costa Rica US State Department - Human Rights Report: Costa Rica- 2008 report on the current status of human rights practices including human freedoms, civil liberties, political rights, int… Directory of Development Organizations - Costa Rica Directory of Development Organizations - Costa Rica- Comprehensive directory of international organizations, governments, private sector development agencies, civil society, unive… Habitat for Humanity Costa Rica Habitat for Humanity Costa Rica- Assists developing communities with people in need by building and renovating houses. Includes organization background, list of regional offices, … Unánimes Unánimes- Nonprofit which provides financial support and management resources to organizations assisting drug addicts, alcoholics, prostitutes, and homosexuals. Describes history … The Arias Foundation for Peace and Human Progress The Arias Foundation for Peace and Human Progress- Promotes dialog for conflict resolution, as well as participatory models of decision-making and economic development. Describes … Rancho Mastatal Rancho Mastatal- Environmental learning and sustainable living center, 300 acre retreat and lodge near the village of Mastatal. Describes the property, activities and accommodatio… Parque Tropical Turu Ba Ri Parque Tropical Turu Ba Ri- Eco-adventure theme park. Describes facilities, activities, and rates. In the village of San Juan de Mata at Turrubares , bordering the Tarcoles River. Coopedota Coopedota- Coffee growers cooperative in Santa Maria de Dota. Gives company history, with online shopping for single-origin roasted products, whole bean or ground. Vegas de Santiago Vegas de Santiago- Cigar producer. Information about the company, tobacco used, how to order, and daily tours. Located in Santiago de Puriscal. [English/Spanish/German/French] Earthquake Early Warning System Earthquake Early Warning System- Article describing the planned early warning system implemented on the Nicoya Peninsula Rainsong Wildlife Sanctuary Rainsong Wildlife Sanctuary- Wildlife sanctuary and animal rescue hospital. Includes information on reforestation and re-introduction of endangered species. Seismogenic Zone Project (AVN) Seismogenic Zone Project (AVN)- Discussion of a research project to image the earthquake zone of the Nicoya Peninsula. Geologic maps and figures included. Isla Del Coco Trip Report Isla Del Coco Trip Report- Report on a trip to the islands with a focus on the crew, boat, diving operations, and dive sites. Includes a photo gallery of the undersea world. Fundación Amigos de la Isla del Coco Fundación Amigos de la Isla del Coco- Non-profit organization committed to the long-term management, protection and conservation of the Park. Golf in Costa Rica. Golf in Costa Rica.- Vacation packages, including tee times and transportation to the courses. Gives sample itineraries and information on courses. Finca Daniel Finca Daniel- Montes de Oro. 75 acre reserve with hotel, restaurant, pool. Reserve offers waterfalls, canopy, horseback riding and mountain biking. Also includes information on ar… Exploradores Outdoors Exploradores Outdoors- Offers whitewater rafting and river expeditions throughout the Caribbean Coast region with a base camp exploration center in Siquirres. Rios Tropicales Rios Tropicales- White water rafting throughout the Siquirres region. Features the Rios Tropicales Lodge on the Pacuare River. Metro Free Zone and Industrial Park Metro Free Zone and Industrial Park- Describes advantages of free zone, facilities, and services available. Ultrapark Ultrapark- Free zone and business center, targeting science, information services, and technology companies. Information on facilities and tax incentives. Rincon Corobici Restaurant Rincon Corobici Restaurant- Restaurant with a children's playground, river rafting excursions, a campground, and a mini zoo. Located on the Pan-American Highway 4 km from Canas. Marine Resources and Coastal Zone of the ACG Marine Resources and Coastal Zone of the ACG- Describes the biological interests of the islands and bays of the far northern coastal area. Instituto Guanacasteco de Idiomas Instituto Guanacasteco de Idiomas- Spanish language programs in the city of Nicoya and at Samara Beach. Tours to area attractions. AEC - Adventure Education Centers AEC - Adventure Education Centers- Spanish lessons with afternoon and weekend activities. Campuses in Arenal, Dominical and Turrialba. COSI - Costa Rica Spanish Institute COSI - Costa Rica Spanish Institute- Offers classes in San José and at Manuel Antonio National Park (beach and rain forest) on the Pacific Coast. Airport pickup, optional homestay… Centro Panamericano de Idiomas - CPI Centro Panamericano de Idiomas - CPI- Information on group programs, academic credit, teaching methods, and costs. Campuses in Heredia, Monteverde, and Flamingo Beach. New Summit Academy New Summit Academy- Atenas, Costa Rica. Independent, year-round, therapeutic boarding school for boys age 15-18, with US academic curriculum. Includes student profile, admissions … Tico´s River Adventures Tico´s River Adventures- Whitewater rafting adventures, kayaking school, offers river trips in the Turrialba and Revantazon regions. Includes photo gallery, information about the … Loco's Costa Rican White Water Loco's Costa Rican White Water- Whitewater rafting tours on the Revantzon and Pacuare Rivers. Includes area info, tours and pricing. Murias y Consultores, S.A. Murias y Consultores, S.A.- Consulting services in networking and internetworking, systems integrators, specializing in internet, extranet, intranet, VoIP, wireless, and routing. Solocigars.com Solocigars.com- Online ordering of Cuban cigars with worldwide delivery (except the US). Includes a product list, shopping cart and FAQs. Esmeraldas Disenos Esmeraldas Disenos- Designs and produces handmade jewelry in the traditional and pre-columbian style. Includes a catalog, list of stores and contact info. CostaRicanMarket.com CostaRicanMarket.com- Retail and wholesale sales of hammocks, coffee, wooden crafts, and other local products. Provides photos of goods and artisans. The Legal Guide to Costa Rica The Legal Guide to Costa Rica- Provides reviews, detailed table of contents, and purchase information for book designed to answer questions about living and doing business in the … TicoWorld TicoWorld- Free classified advertisements. [English/Spanish/German] Air Dispatch Service Limited (ADS Ground Handling) Air Dispatch Service Limited (ADS Ground Handling)- Offers security services, ramp services, and operations management in Costa Rica and Liberia. Provides details of services and … Mudanzas Mundiales S. A. Mudanzas Mundiales S. A.- Local and international moving and relocation. Profile of services available and contact information. The Reform of Property Registration Systems The Reform of Property Registration Systems- A status report that includes the current condition of the Costa Rican registry and the changes that have been instituted to date. For Sale by Owner For Sale by Owner- Database of properties listed by owners with magazine distribution of advertisements. For Sale By Owner For Sale By Owner- Browse residential and commercial listings and photos. Features homes and condos for rent. Procomer Procomer- Promotes the successful entry of export companies in international markets. Offers events, market analysis, training and export statistics. Costa Rican Textile Chamber (CATECO) and Council of Textile Quotas and Apparel Costa Rican Textile Chamber (CATECO) and Council of Textile Quotas and Apparel- Organizations which regulate the export of textile products and apparel, and promote the industry. … Valco (Válvulas y Conexiones Urrea) Valco (Válvulas y Conexiones Urrea)- Importation and distribution of tooling and hardware goods, construction materials, and crystal and plastic housewares. Gives company history … Coffee Source Coffee Source- Coffee producer and exporter. Provides photos and description of processing, brands and shipment quantities available, and list of local charities supported. CECA S.A. CECA S.A.- Coffee processor and exporter. Lists brands and describes project for recycling pulp. Café Volio Café Volio- Coffee roaster and exporter. Provides company history, information on the country, online shopping, and coffee recipes.