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The Ormat Explorations

01/31/09 23:39

Amidst the beauty of the nature and the warmth of the people of every country hides an untapped natural resources. As of the present nature has never failed to impressed its inhabitants with surprises of natural resources, may it be oil, gold, silver, gas or other essential Earth minerals for trade and energy conversion. Ormat is one of the leading companies who have tapped such untapped minerals and the latest to be added to their explorations is Costa Rica. Read the rest of it here:

News: Costa Rica taps Ormat for $65M geothermal deal | Cleantech Group

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Preserving Nature with Toursim

A booming tourism in a place is good but also bring some negative effects. Like in Central American Country where culture and landscapes are continuously change to suit the taste of tourists and exapts into their own paradise.

Fortunately, some countries like Costa Rica, are making moves to preserve its extraordinary natural beauty of their eco-tourism. Rural tourism cooperative are gaining popularity like the ones that ACTUAR links together. Learn more on the link below.

News: Costa Rican villagers opt for tourism to preserve way of life

Slower Growth but Lower Inflation in 2009

Costa Rica is just one of the Central American countries taking the blow caused by Economic problem of United States. Central Bank of Costa Rica expects a decline in the country's economic growth due to the effects of the slowdown in the United States. They see a 2.2 percent economic growth this year, 0.7 point lower that last year's. On the light part inflation is also expected at 9 percent much lower than last year's 14 percent.

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Quake death toll seen to be around 40

A week after Costa Rica's deadly earthquake and the numbers of dead people are already seen to be around 40--that is if the 20-something missing people are not yet seen.

Search officers are already looking at evacuation sites where there are hundreds of Costa Ricans in an effort to reduce the number of people missing.

Costa Rica, known to tourists for its lush scenery and good-looking beaches, is prone to natural calamities like the rest of Central America.

News: Costa Rica earthquake deaths seen around 40 | Reuters

Calle 13 Ends Palmares Parties with a Bang

Calle 13 - a Puerto Rican urban music group will end the Palmares Civic Parties on Jan. 25 at noon with a massive concert with a bang, according to the final line-up of international artist that will be a part of the festival.

The Palmares Festival is one of the most anticipated collective party on the annual Costa Rican event list with 12 days to choose from and would be suitable for all ages.

News: Calle 13 Concert in Costa Rica to Close Palmares Fest | Costa Rica Travel News