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Hoteliers indicate that there is a disparity between the application of taxes for hotels and vacation properties.

A new clarification in the records of the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) and the Ministry of Finance has intensified efforts to strengthen tax and patents that are paid on the residences holidays throughout the country.

"No we are trying to discourage the renters" said Herman Navarro, the Manager of tourism by the ICT.

the incomes from rentals properties in Costa Rica emerged on the scene after the crisis of 2008 by people who owned vacation properties and stopped coming, so it began to rent their properties or sold them to rental companies." This has led to reducing the demand of visitors to hotels.

The owners of the hotels think that competition is not what causes affectations, but that hotels should cancel taxes unlatched to vacation properties, ranging from sales tax, social security for its employees, payments to the Ministry of health and others not.

To start the implementation of this new law, the Ministry of finance in conjunction with the ICT conducted an investigation where it was found that there are several of these properties, for example in Jaco Beach about 23, Manuel Antonio a 36 and on the coast of the Caribbean a 38.

The ICT indicates that this represents unfair competition among hotels and rental properties, since every dollar earned by the hotels is to re invest about three or four times, while investing in 1 or 1.3 times for vacation properties.

This occurs because the vacation properties should not be so frequent in infrastructure, services and personnel investments. In some places, hotels pay an amount to those in charge of monitoring the coast, while the properties not canceled these amounts and receive the benefits.

This aims to of there is a balance of occupation between independent vacation properties and hotels which offer the same service to both.

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Which are the best beaches for surfing in Costa Rica?

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Costa Rica has been characterized as a destination for surfers from around the world, including hosted the world and Surf in 2009.

Recognition that has made the country in eco-tourism also translates to protect one of their most valuable resources: the seas, has also sought the protection of responsible fisheries, the conservation of marine species.

The country attracts more than two million tourists a year, more than any other in Central America, and those who practice the surf are part of this important figure.

In spite of the beaches become very known by sportsmen, some believe that the best waves of the country still unexplored territories.

The most recognized in the country are Pavones Beach in the South Pacific, Roca Bruja in Guanacaste, Boca Barranca and others are added to the list for tourists visiting the country.

Costa Rica boasts “swell” extensive and very consistent waves that help keep surfers on control. Costa Rica represents one of the best places in the world for a vacation dedicated to surfing, especially for those who love nature and are in search of a paradise that it brings together all in one place.

Waves of Costa Rica vary frequently, however the country still being recognized by their "beachbrakes" and the mouths of rivers. In the province of Guanacaste are outstanding points such as rock and Playa Grande; as well as others belonging to Puntarenas and Playa Negra, Mal Pais, Santa Teresa.

The Gulf of Nicoya in the North Pacific is recognized area for surfing, for example is Boca Barranca, which is the longest "pointbrake" of Central America; the most attractive "beachbrakes" are Playa Jacó and Hermosa, besides that the place attracts tourists by the beauty of its people and the number of activities to enjoy.

Pavones, has the best wave of Costa Rica, and is also the longest in Central America. Of course, cannot be side the Costa Rican Caribbean which is also great for surfing; for example Salsa Brava.

If surfing is the sport you want to practice in Costa Rica, there are hundreds of schools in the different beaches that help you enjoy this activity so famous in the country.

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Casino Crocs opens in the Central Pacific of Costa Rica

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The Central Pacific is one of the areas receiving more tourists in Costa Rica, due to its proximity to the Central Valley.

The entertainment center will be named Croc Casino Resort, is expected to start operation in December 2014. The building will be built on the north side of the community of Jaco.

Owners are Dag and Jennifer Hascall. He is the owner of a Michigan steel company and other businesses, her cousin, Rory Hascall, identified as an Executive in Las Vegas since long time ago, will operate and manage the business.

A press release said that Dag Hascall owned property but did not have a solid development plan, is then when Rory Hascall came into the picture.

Crocs Casino Resort represents an investment of at least $30 million, according to official sources, and the plan is to hire 300 employees. The statement said that this would make the casino the largest employer in the region.

The firm plans a center of 152 rooms and 44 residences condominio. The project aims to be a style casino Las Vegas with a pool facing the sea, restaurants, a nightclub, a spa, shopping and other attractions.

In relation to the name, the Central Pacific is also intended to be a habitat for crocodiles. A spokesman said that casino operators are well aware of the health of the reptiles and that they will maintain close veterinary services.

Jaco area is known for its crocodiles. A great attraction is the lookout on the bridge of the highway the waterfront on the Río Grande de Tárcoles where crocodiles are always resting in the waters of the river. With the habitat of the crocodile in Crocs, tourists can take a much closer look.

Dag Hascall chairs Hascall Steel Co., in Grandville, Michigan. But he is no stranger to overseas projects. A biography provided by the company said that you moved to Katmandu, Nepal, where it operated a company that manufactures handicrafts and jewelry exported and imported.

In Costa Rica signature PM architects designed the structure. Versions show a building of three tones with bridges that connect some of the upper floors to encompass an area open to the sea breeze. The company has established a Web site pre-sales of apartments.

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