Comments on: Constitutional Court Declares Puerto Viejo and Cahuita Are Not Cities

By: Manuel PInto

Manuel PInto — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:15:16 +0000

Dave Hill….

The lands you bought cheap are a scam my friend!!!! NEVER buy land ONLINE you have not seen – and checked out locally. If it is too good to be true – then it IS too good to be true!

The “seller” has been selling the SAME scam lots for 20 years to hundreds of people – over and over again…people need to know about it…and yet he continues. Please contact me privately….I will be happy to explain more.

By: dave hill

dave hill — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 03:52:13 +0000

Sorry Ladies! I meant Dudes and Ladies
Cheers
dave

By: dave hill

dave hill — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 03:41:05 +0000

Dudes!
can anyone tell me what they like and dislike about Puerto Viejo? Are they screwing it up like LIMON?
Is it generally safe in the area? I bought some land uphill near margarita and will visit later.
I love costa rica as I worked the cruise ships and use to go to Puerto Caldera and San Jose.
Anyone looking for a good price on lots check out ebay and punch in tropical ocean views under real estate.1.75 acre parcels are going for about 1200 dollars with processing fees. I would like some people who care about the area as you obviously all seem to, as neighbors.
cheers
dave

By: Judy

Judy — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:49:43 +0000

Dani….. what projects are you talking about?

By: R Lopez

R Lopez — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:52:44 +0000

Whats wrong with big investors? Its not the size of the investment but what they do with it. I have seen beautiful and, yes, costly green projects that work in harmony with nature. I think in this economy we can’t afford to turn any sustainable investments down. RL

By: Dani

Dani — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:04:14 +0000

I prefer one sustainable big money resort development that uses a water treatment plant than 99% of current hotels and businesses that flushes all grey and black water straight into our environment. Keep your eyes and ears open for the few truly eco friendly businesses in town that actually walk the walk

By: Jorge Polanco

Jorge Polanco — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:51:40 +0000

Greg, a couple of points.
1.Virtually all land that will become concessions are already in the hands of private owners.
2.Nor is it true that concessions will warrant lower prices. On the contrary, concessions guaranties the judicial security for the landowner (concession owner) that today is missing and therefore will agregate a higher value (price)to a potential buyer. The same is protection and benefit is granted all owners no matter how big or small the value of the concession.
3. The Municipality has to grant the concession in accordance with Plan Regulador. This regulates the approval process and gives it checks and balances. It also means “big money” does not automatically gets preferential treatment. Example even if an oil refinery or a cement factory is the highest bidder on a concession in say Punta Uva they will not be granted the concession due to Plan Regulador.

By: Greg Summers

Greg Summers — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:25:57 +0000

Yes, this will make easier for big developers to build resorts in the area. The cost of concession land will be lower than buying land from private land owners. This will also give local government power to pick and choose who gets the concessions. Therefore big money will have preferential treatment. This maybe prelude for future marina deal and other large developments. Keep your eyes and ears open.

By: margo Wilkinson

margo Wilkinson — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:25:25 +0000

This is confusing! I read the A.M. Costa Rica article also. Does this ruling make it easier for big developers to have resorts on the areas of concession land ? I am concerned!