Discover Costa Rica’s Secret Coast | Pathfinder International

Friday, January 08, 2010

Dear Reader,

A billion-dollar gentrification project is going to transform a forgotten port town in Costa Rica into a major Caribbean hot spot. If you get in on the right side of this massive cash injection, you could make a lot of money.

A billion is a lot to spend on a scheme like this. But Limon needs a lot of work.

For much of the last century, Limon was a company town. The controversial United Fruit Company managed the port, built the railroads and bridges, looked after the colonial buildings, and ran the local businesses.

Back then, bananas were a better business than tourism. When the company pulled out of town in the 1960s, Limon became Costa Rica’s forgotten province.

When the Costa Rica tourism machine began bringing in droves of foreign visitors in the 1980s, it was the northern Pacific coast that most benefited. Even though Limon’s Caribbean coast is far prettier, it’s too hard to get to. But that’s about to change.

The Costa Rican government has decided to develop Limon in much the same way the Mexican government developed Cancun in the ‘70s.

In 2009, the Costa Rican President allocated $80 million to kick-start the restoration of cultural buildings in Limon and improve the city infrastructure. The rest of the money—$900 million—will come from private investment. When it becomes easier to get here, the tourist stampede is going to be staggering.

The coastline here is the stuff of Caribbean postcards. The sand is white and the water is turquoise. Back from the coast, you have the Talamanca Mountains. You get magnificent views of the Caribbean and the surrounding mountains and valleys. The breeze is fresh and the wildlife abundant—70% of the coast is protected.

There’s an easy way you can get up to speed on this area.

William Ogen and Gill Phelan are two guys who have their finger on the pulse of what’s happening in this part of Costa Rica. Their project is the largest in the area, and their tourism business hosts visitors on fishing, scuba diving and rafting trips.

William and Gill are so excited about what’s going on in Costa Rica’s forgotten province, that they’re hosting a free webinar that will give you an excellent insight into the opportunities in Limon.

You’ll hear how the planned billion-dollar gentrification project is going to transform the forgotten port town of Limon into a major Caribbean hot spot. Investors, pay attention!

Worried about healthcare? You’ll hear how you can buy top class coverage from as little as $50 a month. Life expectancy in Costa Rica is higher than in the US.

You’ll hear why William and Gill consider this part of Costa Rica to be the best place to live, invest and run a business. Of course, they’ll also talk a little about their real estate project.

If you’re interested in finding out more, the webinar takes place on Wednesday, January 27 at 9.00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. You can sign up free here.

Ronan McMahon