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Commercial boom in the northern zone of Costa Rica |
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Since 2006, the northern region of Costa Rica has seen an important increase in commercial real estate. This year, 1,328 building permits were granted for local stores, hotels, and residential housing. The number of permits rose to 1,764 in 2007.
 Likewise, in the first four months of 2008, 602 building permits were granted, which if it continues at this pace, would surpass last year’s figures.
In the case of La Fortuna, just a few years ago, there wasn’t nearly as much development as now. There weren’t even many hotels, Now when the tourists come, they have more than 20 hotels to choose from
stated Saray Varela, president of Small Tourism Business Association in La Fortuna (AMITOFOR).
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