Monday, December 28, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Hacienda Matapalo named to Green List
Hacienda Matapalo Chosen in 2009 Green List of Central America Properties
The Green List focuses on communities in Latin America with a specific focus on preserving the environment, with specific emphasis on Bio-Diversity, Energy Efficiency, Green Building Principles, Water & Waste Management, and Social Responsibility.
All readers of this newsletter are aware of the Bio-Diversity of Hacienda Matapalo, but we thought it timely to reiterate some of the other reasons why Hacienda Matapalo has been chosen to receive this Green Ranking.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY:
• Use of solar power in dwellings and throughout the development
• Use of high-efficiency, room/area specific, split system A/C’s… No ductwork as with typical Central A/C system. Delivers dust free, allergen free cooled air and can be up to 70% more efficient than typical Central A/C
• Use of high EER appliances in dwellings and throughout the development
• Use of tankless, “on-demand” hot water systems in dwellings and throughout the development
• Proper thermal envelope on all construction
• Occupancy sensors for lighting in dwellings and throughout the development
• Proper window orientation for natural lighting and ventilation
• Use of CFL lamps/bulbs for indoor and outdoor lighting (LED where appropriate)
• On-site nursery for landscaping (reduces energy usage in transport and pollution during transport)
• On-site mini-concrete facilities (reduces energy usage in transport and pollution during transport)
GREEN BUILDING PRINCIPLES:
• Respect natural growth… only removing plants and trees absolutely necessary
• Re-plant, Re-forest 3-1 all trees removed throughout the development
• Conservation of green spaces and natural growth
• Protection and Conservation of all natural resources throughout the development
• Respect sloped areas to minimize run-off and preserve proper drainage
• Minimal soil and vegetation disturbance
• Respect low density Master Plan and minimize footprint in all areas
• Closely managed Bldg site to minimize waste
• Collection and re-use of water at Bldg sites
• On-site bins to collect and separate scrap materials for re-use or recycling
• Use of recycled/post consumer materials
• Use of renewable materials in dwelling construction as well as throughout the development
• Summary: Resource/Energy/Water Efficiency, Indoor Air Quality, Operation/Maintenance and Homeowner education
WATER & WASTE MANAGEMENT:
• Main water source is natural spring on property.
• Use of tankless hot water systems in dwellings and throughout the development
• Use of Water saving appliances and fixtures
• Use of aerators in showers and sinks
• Use of water saving and dual-flush toilets
• Re-use of grey water
• Collection and re-use of rainwater
• Use of indigenous plants and trees
• Five Environmentally friendly, on-site waste water treatment systems throughout the property.
• Contract with local provider for removal of non-recyclables
• Extensive Recycling program throughout the development
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & GIVING BACK
• Voluntary donation of fresh drinking water to the nearby (2km) town of Hatillo
• Multiple Re-forestation and education projects (Donation of more than 5,000 trees to local municipalities, schools and parks already
• Constructed covered waiting area for Social Security offices
• Re-built local police branch office
• Sponsored “Cabalgata Event” to raise money for local schools
• Sponsored “Sea-Turtle Protection Program”
• Sponsored Matapalo Beach Community Center Program
• Donated playground and soccer field labor and materials for local community
• Donated computers, air-conditioners and appliances for local outreach program
• Sponsored multiple events for at-risk kids
• Sponsored “Grupo Creativo del Gran Futuro” for kids enrichment
• Donation of school supplies to local schools
• Donation of physical therapy equipment for children with disabilities
• Sponsored school soccer teams
• Sponsored local Recycling program
• And more…
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
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Thursday, October 22, 2009
We are prepared to release Phase II of Hacienda Matapalo
Secure some of the best opportunities remaining in Phase I of the most sought after property in Costa Rica
Last chance to lock in current pricing. Phase I pricing increase with the introduction of Phase II this December
1.25+ Acre Wooded Homesite bordered by bubbling stream.Last Homesite with stream at this price Secure this exceptional Homesite with a $5,000 refundable deposit
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Strong interest has been seen from Investors and Entreprenuers looking to be part of the Southern Zone Boom as the new Pacific Coast Highway is completed.
This will be the first Regional Shopping Center in the area. Opportunity to participate directly with developers. A minimum of $25,000 investment
Approved for IRA/401k
Knowledge is power and if ever there was a time to be financially knowledgeable it is now. Listen and learn as Michael Starkey offers his suggestions on how to:
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Last chance to lock in current pricing. Phase I pricing increase with the introduction of Phase II this December
1.25+ Acre Wooded Homesite bordered by bubbling stream.Last Homesite with stream at this price Secure this exceptional Homesite with a $5,000 refundable deposit
Last Ocean View Homesite at this price
Land Banking (land investment) is the practice of securing land and holding it for future use.
12% to 14 % Return Per Year - For 1-2 Years Fully Collateralized By Property
Available Now...
Strong interest has been seen from Investors and Entreprenuers looking to be part of the Southern Zone Boom as the new Pacific Coast Highway is completed.
This will be the first Regional Shopping Center in the area. Opportunity to participate directly with developers. A minimum of $25,000 investment
Approved for IRA/401k
Knowledge is power and if ever there was a time to be financially knowledgeable it is now. Listen and learn as Michael Starkey offers his suggestions on how to:
Profit from the falling dollar
Identify and avoid the next market bubble that will burst
Profit from Baby Boomer trends
Quickly recoup from your recent IRA/401k losses
Utilize options for maximum leverage and return
Identify great investment opportunities in Limited Liability Partnerships
Own any type of real estate in the world within your IRA or qualified retirement plan
Hacienda Matapalo Costa Rica : (954) 548-3000 .
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
| Located around expansive lakes with varying views of the Mountains and all with direct views of the Lakes, Los Lagos offers 1, 2 and 3 bedroom Villa-Condos. The buildings are only 2-stories high, most with only 1-Unit per floor. Los Lagos has its own clubhouse and amenities as well as use of Hacienda Matapalo’s Community Clubhouse and amenities. The Architectural Style is Polynesian and offers generous balcony space with fantastic views. The residences range in size from 1,172 to 1,943 total square feet.
Unique, 2 and 3 bedroom Villa-Condos which have no common walls with their neighbors and feature panoramic view balconies. These clusters are made up of eight separate pods, connected by walkways, each four stories tall with one unit on each floor. Carefully placed within the tropical landscape and surrounded by forest, residents and guests can enjoy the serenity of the private village lake. The Architectural Style is Polynesian and the site truly conveys the “living with nature” experience. These are elevator-equipped buildings. The residences range in size from 1,532 to 1,943 total square feet.
Ownership in Hacienda Matapalo entitles you and your guests complete access to all of our community Amenities. The choices are many starting with our centrally located Community Center and Clubhouse. You’ll find an amazing freeform infinity edge pool, swim-up pool bar, media and event rooms, fitness center, tennis courts, picnic cabanas, and relaxing spa area. At Hacienda Matapalo, you can choose your personal escape without ever leaving the property.
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USA: (800) 281.4145 or (954) 548.3000
COSTA RICA: (506) 2. 774. 0240
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HOSPITALS & HEALTH CARE
Costa Rica’s universal health care is considered one of the best healthcare systems in Latin
America. Private care providers are very reasonably priced and world class, with many doctors that
speak excellent English and who have studied abroad in Europe, Canada or the US. Prices for treatments
in Costa Rica can be as much as 50% less than what you will find in the U.S., with the quality being the
same or better. The medical landscape and hospital outlook in Costa Rica is far greater than any other
country in Latin America, and primary care for children is becoming the focus of the Costa Rican
government.
Costa Rica nationalized its health care system shortly after abolishing their military in the 1940's.
The World Health Organization (WHO) cites that healthcare costs in Costa Rica are only a 10th of the
cost of comparable care in the US, though Costa Rican life expectancy is longer than that of the United
States. Costa Rica is home to over 30 hospitals and more than 250 government sponsored clinics
throughout the country known as "Ebais". The Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS) is the agency
responsible for providing health services in Costa Rica. Although CCSS covers Costa Rican nationals, it
also provides affordable medical service to any foreign resident or visitor. Residents, both national and
foreign, can also buy health insurance from the state monopoly Instituto de Seguro Nacional (INS).
Expats may also join the CCSS by paying a small monthly fee based on income. Costa Rica's private
network has over 200 affiliated doctors, hospitals, labs, and pharmacies. Since most Costa Ricans, as
well as residents, have access to free or extremely affordable healthcare, the country rates higher in
delivering quality health services to their population than the U.S.
Quepos ‐ The hospital in Quepos (Dr. Max Teran) provides emergency medical care for the Quepos and
Manuel Antonio area. It is a well‐respected hospital widely used by locals and tourists alike. However
this hospital does not have a trauma center and seriously injured patients are transported to San José.
This hospital is found on the Costanera south en route to the airport. The telephone number is 777‐
0922. There are also great clinics in town that treat “emergency” style patients very quickly and very
cheaply. The care is phenomenal, the staff is kind, and the bill is always lower than expected.
San Isidro ‐ The Hospital Labrador is a large, advanced hospital featuring multiple wings. The founding
partners of this hospital are also in charge of managing each one of the three main areas that give
services. Dr. Solano supervises emergencies and hospitalization of patients, Dr. Rodríguez manages the
area of surgery, and Dr. Masís is in charge of gynecology and obstetrics. (www.hospitallabrador.com)
Cortez ‐ The ultra‐modern 85,000 square foot Hospital De Osa located in the town of Cortez, in the
Puntarenas providence is now open. The hospital is the newest in Costa Rica and features multiple
treatment facilities including a state of the art emergency room, a pediatrics wing, a neurology center,
and an obstetrics and gynecology center. The hospital will also provide family and internal medicine as
well as a clinic for routine and preventative medicine. The location was chosen due to the large influx of
Americans, Canadians and Europeans moving into the area and to replace the aging facility in Cortez
built by the United Fruit Company.
San Jose ‐ The best hospitals in San Jose are CIMA (www.hospitalcima.com, ranked in TOP 3 of ALL
hospitals in Central America), Clinica Biblica (www.clinicabiblica.com), and Hospital Nacional de Ninos
(considered the best children’s hospital in all of Central America, centrally located, features 250 beds).
Keys to understanding the medical/insurance questions for Costa Rica
U.S. Medicare does not provide coverage ANYWHERE outside the United States.
If you HAVE medical insurance, then check your plan to see if they 9offer coverage outside the U.S. if
not, then depending on the carrier you can apply for supplemental coverage. For as little as a few dollars
a day, you can get insurance that will cover your time in Costa Rica. Most major insurance providers
have a supplemental plan that can be tacked on to your current plan.
If you DON’T HAVE insurance, your best option is to get international travelers insurance. Travel
agencies are a good resource for finding companies that specialize in this type of insurance. With
international tourism booming, there are a large number of these companies doing business, and they
offer very competitive rates.
Another option is single trip insurance, which is ideal for vacationers or those who spend small amounts
of time in Costa Rica (1‐2 weeks a year). For those who are spending moths at a time, then the
aforementioned options would apply.
A separate option is to become a resident, or even a Citizen. Then, you can qualify for Costa Rican
medial coverage. They offer two forms of insurance: the CCSS (this is socialized medicine, Costa Rican
version of Medicare, so take note) or the INS, which is considered the better of the tow and yet still
reasonable. However with the passage of the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), the
restriction to buy only from INS or CCSS has changed, and the market is open to competition and more
private medicine.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
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What Do I Want To Do Today?
The year is 2015
.It is a clear January
morning and I am
sitting on my balcony
at sun-up watching
two Toucans sitting
in a Mango tree.
The Pacific Ocean is
displayed in front of
me in full panorama
but I am mesmerized
by the rainforest with
all its swaying majesty. Breakfast is
Guanabana juice from the tree in my
yard and an omelet with veggies I had
never even heard of before moving to
Costa Rica. I am happy to say that I do
not know what day of the week it is.
The voice from the living room asks
“What do you want to do today?” The
mind boggles with the choices that
immediately fill my mind. Talk about a
kid in a candy store!!
This issue of your community newsletter
will try to draw as complete a picture
as possible of the choices you have that
fine day in an attempt to draw a picture
of life at Hacienda Matapalo. Many of
you have had great visits to Costa Rica
and a lot of fun “poking around.” Now
it is time to tell the whole story and
perhaps you will see something in this
issue that you will want to do or see on
your next visit to Costa Rica. Our staff
is always ready to help you make things
happen when you are in Costa Rica.
We always tell potential clients to see
as much as they can of other parts of
Costa Rica and other developments as
well before they visit Hacienda Matapalo
for the first time. We know they will
find the South Central Pacific Coast to
be the most dramatically beautiful part
of Costa Rica and we also know that
they will find Hacienda Matapalo to be
unique. For many it is exactly where
and how they want to live in Costa Rica
and when they see the entire picture
of life at Hacienda Matapalo they know
that “They are home.” You know this
because this newsletter is written to
all the residents of Hacienda Matapalo
who have been through the process and
made their choice.
I have seen a large part of Costa Rica
and I can tell you there are some great
spots to see and I hope all of you will find
the time to visit many of them. I think
you will find that there is a difference
between where you want to visit and
where you want to live. We think the
South Central Pacific Coast is the place
to live to fully enjoy everything that
Costa Rica has to offer. In this issue we
will tell you about several of the great
places to visit that make great day trips
or weekend excursions from Hacienda
Matapalo.
So read and discover how vast the
choices are when you live at Hacienda
Matapalo and ask yourself “What do I
want to do today?”
The year is 2015
.It is a clear January
morning and I am
sitting on my balcony
at sun-up watching
two Toucans sitting
in a Mango tree.
The Pacific Ocean is
displayed in front of
me in full panorama
but I am mesmerized
by the rainforest with
all its swaying majesty. Breakfast is
Guanabana juice from the tree in my
yard and an omelet with veggies I had
never even heard of before moving to
Costa Rica. I am happy to say that I do
not know what day of the week it is.
The voice from the living room asks
“What do you want to do today?” The
mind boggles with the choices that
immediately fill my mind. Talk about a
kid in a candy store!!
This issue of your community newsletter
will try to draw as complete a picture
as possible of the choices you have that
fine day in an attempt to draw a picture
of life at Hacienda Matapalo. Many of
you have had great visits to Costa Rica
and a lot of fun “poking around.” Now
it is time to tell the whole story and
perhaps you will see something in this
issue that you will want to do or see on
your next visit to Costa Rica. Our staff
is always ready to help you make things
happen when you are in Costa Rica.
We always tell potential clients to see
as much as they can of other parts of
Costa Rica and other developments as
well before they visit Hacienda Matapalo
for the first time. We know they will
find the South Central Pacific Coast to
be the most dramatically beautiful part
of Costa Rica and we also know that
they will find Hacienda Matapalo to be
unique. For many it is exactly where
and how they want to live in Costa Rica
and when they see the entire picture
of life at Hacienda Matapalo they know
that “They are home.” You know this
because this newsletter is written to
all the residents of Hacienda Matapalo
who have been through the process and
made their choice.
I have seen a large part of Costa Rica
and I can tell you there are some great
spots to see and I hope all of you will find
the time to visit many of them. I think
you will find that there is a difference
between where you want to visit and
where you want to live. We think the
South Central Pacific Coast is the place
to live to fully enjoy everything that
Costa Rica has to offer. In this issue we
will tell you about several of the great
places to visit that make great day trips
or weekend excursions from Hacienda
Matapalo.
So read and discover how vast the
choices are when you live at Hacienda
Matapalo and ask yourself “What do I
want to do today?”
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