The northern part of Costa Rica, one of the most visited by foreign tourists, is destined to have three new hotel projects which have short term development plans.

One of them is Dreams Las Mareas Resort, initially valued at $125 million, to be located on a 1,500 hectare property in La Cruz, Guanacaste. It will be a five star hotel with 400 rooms, spa, meeting rooms, and six restaurants, among other amenities.

Another project is Paradisus Papagayo Bay, to be located in the Gulf of Papagayo. It plans to open its doors in 2013 and will be a 5 star hotel built on an 21 hectare estate.

A report by Sergio Arce, for La Nacion also notes: "Finally, the area of Sardinal in Puntarenas will host the first Pure Hotel in Central America said Eduardo Vilchez, representing Pacific Mountains SA, member of the U.S. Oriens Travel & Hotel Management, which owns the Pure brand. "

Source: Nacion.com

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