Minister of Tourism recognizes Costa Rica Real Estate Venture as ‘Significant’ for Financial Development
On February 3, Carlos Ricardo Benavides Jimenez, Costa Rica’s Minister of Tourism, stopped at Hacienda Matapalo – the most sought after Costa Rica real estate venture on the country’s South Pacific Coast – and explained the 665 acre private neighborhood was important to the area’s monetary advancement.
“Hacienda Matapalo is often a significant advancement,” stated Benavides of the venture that is currently under construction. “Its long term outcomes will probably be far-reaching. It will help create work not simply in the development sector, but in the service and also related industries for the citizens of the area. Overall it’ll be a positive influence for the entire region and for Costa Rica that’s a positive thing.”
Benavides, who was simply appointed the Minister of Tourism in May 2006, and has become a respected voice for tourism in the region, was impressed with the course of the master prepared area, not just because of the residential advancement, but as a result of industrial center. He ended up being especially amazed with Hacienda Matapalo’s commitment to the planet.
“It was important for us to show Minister Benavides the path by which we are creating,” explained Edwin Acosta, Hacienda Matapalo’s Director of Costa Rica Operations. “We take a large amount of pride in our sociable duty and we desired to come up with a statement to the government that we are devoted to following their lead towards protecting the surrounding natural environment.”
Costa Rica’s long-standing promotion of as well as experience together with ecotourism, nature travel along with “green” construction, can serve as a model for a lot of nations around the world. Benavides has functioned for the Special Tourism Committee of the National Congress of Costa Rica, and had been President of the Steering Committee of the Central American Tourism Council.
With the Costa Rican authorities carrying on with its plan of “Peace for Nature” which was started under President Oscar Arias, the country has been at the cutting edge of the global movement for ecotourism, promoting sensible travel and development working toward becoming the world’s first “carbon neutral” spot to live as well as travel vacation spot.
Some of the positive outcomes from the visit to Hacienda Matapalo included:
Benavides’ enthusiasm concerning the tourism potential of the area as a result of quantity of different actions that symbolize the “real Costa Rica” like the seashores, surfing, whitewater rafting, mountain trekking, community wildlife and the Hacienda Baru Reserve.
Benavides’ perception of a real need to “brand” the Matapalo area, because so many Costa Ricans as well as visitors confuse Playa Matapalo with the Matapalo inside Guanacaste Province and to a reduced level Cabo Matapalo, which can be located at the far end of the Osa peninsula. A recommended remedy is without a doubt to brand the region “Playa Matapalo / Quepos” in order that it could be a part of long term Tourism Ministry campaigns. For this to take place a proposal has to be published to the Tourism Ministry that describes the area’s activities and appealing aspects of greater Matapalo that appeal to guests. Jonathan Rodriguez, President of the Canton Aguirre Counsel, was also in attendance at the meeting and he dedicated his support in planning a proposition for the Tourism Ministry.
A spoken commitment for the allowance of money for the construction of bathrooms as well as showers at Playa Matapalo.
Benavides’ wish to have yet another event or carnival produced for the area that could possibly draw throngs of people during a various time of year than The Matapalo Turtle Festival, which attracts many people each and every December.
Benavides portrayed a need to go back to Matapalo in the coming weeks for more fact finding also to take along other government officials who can help him. He would like to use Hacienda Matapalo as a base of operations for the work.
Benavides also mentioned that he would be talking to the Minister of Security about the prospect of greater funding for law enforcement solutions in the area and was optimistic of having him go to the location in the future.
Dale devotes his time surf boarding in addition to relishing life in Guanacaste, Costa Rica whilst he continues to compose articles relating to everyday living and times through Costa Rica with specialized focus on the Costa Rica real estate field.
