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Update on Southern Zone International Airport
According to alDia newspaper in Costa Rica, the often discussed international airport in the Southern Pacific zone is back on the agenda of Costa Rican President Oscar Arias. President Arias signed the proclamation approximately two years ago, but since that time very little news has been released about the progress of the project. Today (July 16, 2009) alDia reported that the Arias administration is in deep negotiations with Panama's new President Ricardo Martinelli regarding the airport.
The airport would not only increase tourism in the Southern zone of Costa Rica, but it would also increase the number of visitors to Panama. Panama President Martinelli has expressed interest in helping Costa Rica get the airport built in a joint venture. The exact details are still being worked out and nothing formally has been announced. However, given the lack of news regarding the project and the current economic condition around the world this is great news for those who are thinking of visiting Costa Rica's Osa region, own real estate in the region or are thinking of purchasing land there.
Rodrigo Arias, Presidential Minister and brother of Oscar Arias, informed President Martinelli that Costa Rica has the land available, identified, surveyed and studied. The only remaining factor is funds to complete the project. The airport would be similar to Liberia International airport in Guanacaste in terms of size and capacity.
"From both a developer's and a tourism sector standpoint this is great news," commented Hanz Cruz, Deputy Mayor of San Isidro del General. "All of Costa Rica will benefit from this but especially the southern zone which is the most beautiful area of the country, but often overlooked by investors and tourists."
The majority of developments are in Guanacaste due to easy access through Liberia. This new airport will help the Southern zone tremendously and the developments there. The airport will also allow tourists to Panama an easy and fast way to visit the western region of the country. The Panama border is approximately one hour from Palmar Sur. Currently to fly into Panama's western region visitors must first fly into Panama City and then out to a regional airport (for example David). This will remove a step and save visitors and residents almost 1/2 day in travel time.
President Martinelli is also analyzing Costa Rica's great medical system and looking at ways to implement a similar system in Panama to help control costs and care for their aging population.
Published Thursday, July 16, 2009 9:39 PM by Nick Halverson
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