Once a remote destination favored by backpackers and surfers, the northwest Pacific corner of Costa Rica has experienced a recent surge of development as the region has caught the interest of well-heeled U.S. consumers. Several luxury hotel and condominium projects -- including one operated by Four Seasons -- have been built in recent years, and more are being planned. In short yuppie scumbags are paving over paradise in exchange for providing expensive services of little value to most savy consumers. ( Washington Post)
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THE AOL-ization of Costa Rica
Category: Environment
Posted on: August 3, 2007 11:44 AM, by EJGili
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