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Costa
Rica News: Update on CAFTA
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| Pathways to Wellness in Costa Rica |
October
2007
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The CAFTA Decision...
"Si"
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 The people of Costa Rica decided, in a very close
popular vote,to adopt the Central American
Free Trade Agreement, known here as TLC-Tratado de Libre
Comercio-. Proponents of TLC were able to afford
persuasive ads on TV and radio, and convinced the
majority of Costa Ricans that TLC is good for Costa
Rica.
Time will tell if this is true.
We are
encouraged to learn that Costa Rica is the only country
to put restrictions on CAFTA which protect some sectors
of the local economy. Some agricultural goods
coming into the country will not be tax-free, thus
protecting local farmers. Also, national laws supercede
the treaty, making it impossible, for example, for
gun-making factories to do business here in this
peace-loving country. We are also hopeful that the large
number of North American residents who care very much
about maintaining high environmental standards will be
influential in curbing rampant industrial
growth.
Costa Rica's National Parks make up 22% of the
country, and the people and government here understand
how precious the ecosystem is. If the tourism board
continues to promote sustainable tourism, offering
special status to hotels like AmaTierra who inform their
guests and work with the community in environmental
awareness, the "green revolution" will thrive in Costa
Rica despite
CAFTA.
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Make your Holiday Plans Now....Space is filling up!
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 Spend Thanksgiving with us, or bring in the New Year, Costa Rican style.
We still have space from Dec. 31st through January 7th, and the weather is perfect.
You might even surprise yourself and
Learn to Dance Salsa! It's Fun!
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 On the Horizon: Stay tuned for
more details:
Women's
Retreat November 6 - 12 with Dr. Susan Schiff
Rainforest
Herb Seminar
with
Candis Cantin & Jill Ruttenberg July
3-8
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Fresh
Start to Better Health: New Year's Jan. 7-12, 2008
 A perfect time
and place to begin a
healthier lifestyle, get back into shape and into balance after the
winter holidays. Affirm your new year's intentions with meditation and daily
yoga classes. Customized to your comfort
level: from mild detox to complete & supported cleansing, all under expert
care with an individualized program of herbs, organic foods, plenty of
exercise, astounding natural beauty, and fresh air. Hatha yoga instructor and
AHG herbalist Jill Ruttenberg will guide you through this 5 day program. Bring a friend and save $100. Find out more...
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Cynthia
Delaney Photography Workshop:
Costa Rica
Paradise January 12 - 19, 2008
 An exciting week photographing the vivid imagery of Central
America, using AmaTierra as your home base. Visit and photograph Carara National
Park, a haven for wildlife-frogs, monkeys, the scarlet macaw. Also visit the
beaches, a coffee farm and Costa Rica's friendly people.Don't
miss this chance to hone your photography skills in one of the most
beautiful places on earth. All levels, film and digital shooters welcome.
Cynthia Delaney, a veteran nature & travel photographer,
leads workshops all over the world. Her award-winning work has appeared in many
U.S. publications. Cynthia lives in the majestic Ruby Mountains near Elko,
Nevada. Read
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We look forward to seeing you here in Costa Rica
very soon!
Jill & Bob and the staff at
AmaTierra
AmaTierra Hotel
& Retreat
www.amatierra.com
1-866-659-3805 toll
free
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