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Chile is one of the countries with better indexes both commercial human development in the region as Latin American.

Around 40 Chilean companies recently visited Costa Rica to strengthen and increase trade relations between the two countries, at a meeting called "I S Chile", according to the official spokespersons.

In the event which will have a duration of two days, participating companies of various industries, from pharmaceutical producers of containers, the information and communication technology, building materials environmental services and University services.

As the Director of the office in Costa Rica for the direction of promotion of exports from Chile (ProChile), Marcela Aravena, indicated in an interview with Acan-Efe, the main objective is to achieve a rapprochement between the Chilean manufacturing companies and services with potential business partners in the region of Central America, especially in Costa Rica.

"Want to know that Chile is not only food and drinks but a manufacturing industry. We see in Central America real opportunities for trade that are growing in time," Aravena said.

In accordance with Aravena, the Central American region is not one market for Chile, but by otherwise representing a suitable for the foreign trade area, especially products that diversify exports to Costa Rica and vice versa. Both countries maintain a free trade agreement since 2002, this meeting allows you to consolidate and capitalize on the negotiations that were established in the Treaty.

"We hope that within the framework of the FTA trade in Chile to Costa Rica continues to grow and be closer to our entrepreneurs with potential Costa Rican counterpart, which come more products like medicines, food industry, University services," said Aravena.

The delegation representative of Chile, said that the free trade agreement has been "very positive" for exports, also is expected in a medium square a significant growth of the Costa Rican sales in the South American region, using this country as a platform to cover a wider region market.

According to the data of the Ministry of foreign trade of Costa Rica, during the year 2012, exports to Chile reached $25.7 million and imports from that country $291,3 billion.

On the other hand, exports to Central America and the Caribbean increased by 17% since 2009.

Among other activities the business meeting "I S Chile" is organized by ProChile and also includes a seminar, technical workshops and wheels of negotiation.

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#SanJose will have the tallest #building of #CostaRica │ #costadevelopers

Recently have been built in the country several #apartment towers, however the construction of corporate centers has taken first place.

The #project towers of Colon that promises to be the tallest #building in Costa Rica, will be located on First Avenue in the Costa Rican capital. Its #construction will take 22 months and will have a height of 101.3 meters, with 30 levels, 126 room units distributed in 29 floors.

Torres de Colón is the second stage of the Paseo Colón towers project and has an #investment of $18 million.

A charge of this structure is the signature real estate group Del Parque, construction will be 22.000 square meters. This #developer is already building a tower of 97 meters high and 27 floors, which will be intended to be a building of offices and also residential.

In accordance with Del Parque, the entity The Council on Tall Building and Urban Habitat gave accreditation to Torres Paseo Colón to be the tallest building in Costa Rica.

In spite of the construction of this housing complex began last Thursday, more than 70 apartments are already sold which means more than half of the project.

Representatives of the developer justify that the cause of this accelerated sale is the proximity of the condominium with the center of the city and also the security that it offers.

"Acceptance is that the people have discovered as a wonder to return to live in San Jose. It's the benefit, the car use passes to a second plane, the proximity of services," explained José Luis Salinas, President of the #realestate group at La Nación.

The company presented several innovations in construction as access through electronic fingerprint detection, and a modern system of internal monitoring.

Also public areas will have #gym, projection room, bar, swimming pool, track for running, laundry and #BBQ ranch.

Del Parque has other real estate developments such as Vistas del Parque, Sabana Real, Torres del Parque and other complexes in the capital.

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Authorities will allocated 350 million colones for the strengthening of tourist police

Costa Rican Institute of tourism and the Ministry of public security join forces to strengthen the safety of the tourists.

The Ministry of public security and the Costa Rican Institute of Tourism alliance seeks to create a safer environment for all tourists visiting the main touristic destinations in Costa Rica.

Over the next few years, the Government will allocate 350 million colones ($700K) to be distributed as part of the new cooperation agreement signed by both entities.

Allan Flores, Tourism Minister, said this partnership seeks to strengthen the image of the country as a safe tourist destination.

"This strategic alliance has been of vital importance for the country, since as part of these agreements, the Ministry of public security has increased the number of members of the tourist police to ensure that they are distributed in the most important of the country tourist areas, ensuring as well as an environment safe, specialized for domestic and foreign tourists care", said Flores.

At the same time, the Minister of public safety, Mario Zamora, said that there is a commitment of the police with people who visit Costa Rica, either national or foreigners, and this promotes further investment to the country. "A safe country is an attractive country that generates investment and development and from the Chinchilla Miranda administration we are seriously committed to the safety of Costa Ricans and foreigners," said Zamora.

Some of the elements that will be strengthened and/or contributed to the tourist police are: new Walkie-Takies, uniforms, four-wheel vehicles and mountain motorcycles, among others.

Police officers currently working in the tourism sector also will participate in training programs, which promises a transformation of the tourist police in a much more professional Guild, is also expected to receive the visit of foreign professionals who collaborate with the process of professionalization of the tourist police in the country for the coming months.

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Costa Rica will see revitalization of industry in 2013

This year 2013 promises to attract large amount of foreign investment which will be allocated to different sectors of the national economy.

The year 2012 was characterized in Costa Rica by the large influx of foreign investment and large buildings, offi-centers and hotels developments, not only in the tourist regions but also in the capital.

This year suggests that foreign investment will attract industrial, commercial, tourist and real estate companies. It includes also clothing shops, supermarkets, restaurants and others.

The Central Bank indicated that at the end of the year 2013 foreign direct investment would reach $2 250 million, which corresponds to a 2.27% above what was estimated in 2012.

Sectors where the investments will focus will be distributed in different sectors, for example 25% will be allocated to the sector of high technology, clean energy, and services that will be installed in zones. Residential projects will also be included in the sectors of Escazú and coastal as the Central Pacific and Guanacaste, establishment of shopping centers and hotels.

The real estate firm Colliers International, commented with outstanding artworks in the country that seek to end this year; in the 2011 consolidated the construction of 142 846 square meters and in 2012 about 964 103.

Sonesta Hotel and Casino aims to be the most significant hotel development of the greater Metropolitan Area and is scheduled to open in the first half of the year; with an investment of 40 million dollars and 171 rooms at 1500 square meters.

In Guanacaste is also expected to inaugurate the hotel Andaz papaya and San Jose Hotel Park Inn three stars.

The Director of the Costa Rican Coalition of Development Initiatives (CINDE), said is expected to consolidate at least 30 projects in the areas mentioned above for the next twelve months. This investment not only stimulates the economy but that in turn works as important generation of employment.

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Costa Rica, the best destination for investment in services in Latin America

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Costa Rica is number one destination in Latin America for investment in services and also the thirteenth in the world, according to information from Costa Rican official sources, and global consultancy Tholons.

CINDE (Coalition for development initiatives), entity responsible for attracting investment to Costa Rica, said in a press release that this Central American country stood out as the best in the region in the list of the 100 best destinations for outsourced services of Tholons operations, in 2013.

The classification is carried out by specialists in business and reflects the dynamics and development of countries as venues for service companies.

The best destination for investment in services in the world is India, with cities such as Bangalore, Mumbai; followed by Philippines, Ireland, Poland and China.

In the Latin American region the destinations more attractive to this type of investment are Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica and Argentina.

In accordance with Tholons, Costa Rica showed an improvement of five positions in the index with respect to the 2012 and has established itself as a key player in the industry of corporate services and technologies of information in the Latin American region and in the world.

Consultant firm says good part of the Costa Rican success is due to the strong promotion of the sector of information technology and outsourced corporate services (outsourcing).

Anabel González, Minister of foreign trade, expressed her satisfaction at the "international recognition that this index gives the country in an industry that has become a key piece of the national economy".

For its part, the general director of CINDE, Gabriela Llobet, clarified that the listing of Tholons clearly reflects the great progress that has been Costa Rica as the venue for high value-added service operations.

"Today compete directly with locations very strong industry all over the world such as India, Malaysia, Poland and Ireland," said.

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