Horseback Riding
In this issue...
What's New at Del Pacifico
Investment Opportunity
Leslie's Gathering Report
Stacey's Costa Rican Factoid & Spanish Word of the Month
Monkeys are one of the most common mammals in Costa Rica - next to bats. There are about four common species of monkeys in Costa Rica, including the Howler money, Spider money, white-faced capuchin, and the squirrel monkey. Most monkeys live in groups of 10 to 40 with other animals.

The Spanish word for monkey is:
Mono [Mo"no]
Alexis Jr.'s Cocktail Corner
Michelata...
Meet Ya Later...


Ice
1 bottle of beer (Imperial is preferable)
1 oz. fresh lime juice
Salt

Run lime along the edge of a pint glass then roll the glass rim in salt. Squeeze the lime juice into a pint glass over ice. Add beer. Enjoy! 
Steph's Travel Tip
Until you've been to Costa Rica a few times and feel comfortable driving, I would suggest hiring a driver for the trip from the airport to Del Pacifico. We have several wonderful drivers who we highly recommend. Just give us a call and we are happy to set you up for your next trip.
Availability of Condos in Del Pacifico
We still have a couple 2 and 3 bedroom condos available as well as some flats in La Prada. Please contact us for exact information on availability and pricing.
Upcoming Gathering Dates
June 25-29, 2009
August 20-24, 2009
November 5-9, 2009
Attention Realtors:
We are quickly filling up for the June Realtor Gathering (June 14-17) so make sure that you call Leslie to reserve your space today!

Remember to register your leads with us. Be assured that we will protect your clients and will not contact them without your permission. Contact us with any questions and to register your leads.
Note About International Herald Tribune Article:
We sent out an email on Friday to let you all know that Barry was interviewed in an article in the Friday issue of IHT.

It is now be posted on our website:
http://www.delpacifico.net/news-iht-article.pdf
Del Pacifico
US Office
12 East Eager St.
Baltimore, Md 21202
+1-410-727-6444
Del Pacifico
Town Center Office
800 mts este del Aeropuerto en Esterillos
Esterillos Este, Parrita, Puntarenas

011-506-2778-7080
 
Del Pacifico Newsletter
Continued Success!
April 2009
Thank you all for all of the positive feedback we received after the March Del Pacifico Newsletter! Again, we would always love to hear your feedback and please let us know if there is anything else you would like to see featured in this space.

Casa Spear
Interested in designing your own unique piece of paradise? Our architectural team can help your dream become a reality.

I'm sorry this is coming to you a little bit late but the past month has been steadily busy for us here at Del Pacifico (just the way we like it!). Even in one of the toughest global real estate markets, sales continue to grow! Since we last caught up, we have taken reservations on 2 three bedroom Villas Del Pacifico Condos, a La Prada loft, 4 lots, and 2 custom homes.  We are so proud of our team here which continues to achieve what others are finding impossible!

Best regards,

Stephanie Green,
Editor
Steph's What's New at Del Pacifico Report

Are you looking for a custom home and lot package? Casa Yoga, a spectacular 5 bedroom home, is in the final stage of design by our architectural team. This will feature 5,000 square feet of living space with a rain forest view, 5 bedrooms, and a private yoga studio. This exciting new addition to Del Pacifico will truly bring the elements of the outdoors to its design. Not ready to build a house in Del Pacifico? Casa Yoga is also an exciting opportunity to partner with our founders to build this as a spec house. Please contact Barry for the details.

Horseback Riding
Surfer Phil leading a lesson at a recent Gathering...

Surf's Up!! We are really looking forward to the Billabong 2009 World Surfing Games which will be held in July and August just down the road in Playa Hermosa. This promises to be an unforgettable experience! Want to see for yourself? Contact Tim soon to rent a property and plan your trip to Del Pacifico for the event. We have limited spaces left so don't wait too long as we should fill up quickly. Don't forget to book early for a lesson with one of our surf instructors during your stay! Our own Surfer Phil McKay is a member of the Quicksilver Team and will be competing. Best of luck Phil!

News from the Del Pacifico Stork: Another new member of the Del Pacifico family was welcomed recently. Our head driver, Alvaro, became a papa for the first time to daughter Mia back in December. Father and daughter are both thriving. Felicidades!

Mia Villalobos
Mia Villalobos
Don Barry's Investment Opportunity Area
Hard Asset with A Solid Floor

Looking for an alternative investment?
Del Pacifico town founder, Don Barry Strudwick, says, "With T-bills yielding 0%, the surge in Del Pacifico lot sales reflects Americans trying to protect their wealth from a sure to be declining Dollar. Purchasing a residential lot is a very simple way to invest in a hard asset outside the United States."

Horseback Riding
Building a house and purchasing a lot at Del Pacifico are a hedge against a falling Dollar.

Recognizing the tough choices U.S. investors are facing, Del Pacifico has relaxed its 12 month building requirement on residential lots. For some people, purchasing a lot can become a substitute for buying a low yielding cd or T-bill.  Please call our  Baltimore office (+1-410-727-6444)  to discuss this alternative investment idea.
Fernando's Recipe Corner

Mahi Ceviche with Ginger Ale

900g minced Mahi-Mahi
1 onion finely minced
1 minced red bell pepper
salt
30 lemons
1/2 liter of ginger ale
1 handful of cilantro finely minced
 
Preparation:
One day ahead of time, chop the mahi into small cubes. Marinate it in water with salt for 24 hours in the refrigerator.
To prepare the ceviche, stir the mahi well and cover it with lemon juice. It is best to prepare this in a glass pyrex casserole and not in a bowl. Leave the mixture in the lemon juice for 3 hours, well refrigerated.
To reduce the acidity, mix in a little bit of salt water and ginger ale. The important thing here is that once the fish is "cooked" in the lemon juice, you want to drain it or it will appear very acidic. Next, add the other ingredients: the pepper, onion and cilantro.
Enjoy!
Lolly's Local News Report
Want to know what's new and note worthy in Costa Rica? 

Our crowd at a recent Gathering had a sighting of the uber-actor Steven Seagal when he was in Costa Rica recently.  Apparently Mr. Seagal was in town to meet with President Oscar Arias to discuss bringing film production projects to Costa Rica.  It seems that Don Barry brings out the Hollywood heavy weights wherever he goes! 


Esterillos Beach
Our silicon valley

Jet Blue Airlines announced that it would begin daily nonstop flights to San  Jose from Orlando for as low as $69 each way.  This offer is valid between April 14 - June 17, 2009.  After that, fares will start at $139 each way.  Either way you look at it, it is a great deal.  So, book your flights as fast as you can.
 
In environmental news, a British botanist discovered two new species of dwarf salamanders in the remote forest of La Amistad in South Central Costa Rica.  These brightly colored nocturnal salamanders are only about the size of a thumbnail.  It is amazing to think that there are still species that have not been discovered.  This is evidence of the rich biodiversity of beautiful Costa Rica.

 Dwarf Salamander
Eco tourism? Come find the new dwarf salamander


And, in other celebrity news, Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen (if you don't know who they are, then just skip this part) married for the second time at their home on the Pacific Coast town of Mal Pais.  This  event garnered global news coverage  and excitement.  We wish the newlyweds all the best and extend an invitation for them visit to Del Pacifico (along with their paparazzi!)
Leslie's Gathering Report
The March Gathering...Small But Fun with Lots of Monkeys!

We just finished a lovely visit to Del Pacifico with a small group of 15 guests.  The weather was magnificent - warm and humid and not a cloud in the sky. This group had a fantastic time with lasting friendships formed. What better way to get to know your future neighbors than by spending the weekend with them! After a lovely Friday of horseback riding and touring, the group split up on Saturday between a zip line at the Chiclet's Canopy tour and a nature walk through Manuel Antonio National Park.  Both groups were lucky enough to see monkeys! Later that night at the beach barbeque, everyone joined up to compare their adventures.
 
On top of the world at Manuel Antonio
Want to feel on top of the world? Join us for one of our upcoming Gatherings!

Please note: We have changed the dates for the next two Gatherings. The new dates are :
June 25th to 29th and August 20th to 24th.
Please contact Leslie for more information.

Coming soon to the website- photo galleries from the recent Gatherings! Be sure to check back often.
Tim's Eco Facts

I know more about Costa Rica now than I ever did before I started working with Del Pacifico. I knew it was one of the better places to be in Central America and that it was very eco-friendly with lots of rainforest protection. After working with our team down there for years, I've picked up a lot more information. Costa Rica puts a great emphasis on environmental protection and very much values biodiversity- after seeing the statistics associated with the environment in Costa Rica, I wanted to share some interesting bits of that information:

Monkeying Around

Cost Rica has about 0.1% of the world's landmass and 5% of the world's biodiversity;
25% of the country's land area is in protected national parks and protected areas;
Costa Rica was ranked 5th in the world for the Environmental Performance Index, a collaborative study by Yale and Columbia Universities;
And saving the best for last, there's a really cool 100% energy sustainable house that was just built by the National Power and Electricity Company as part of an environmental theme park- INBiopark in Santo Domingo de Heredia. The house is powered entirely by wind, sun & organic waste.
Jason's Fishing Report
Local Fishing in Esterillos & Deep Sea Fishing From Quepos

The Del Pacifico staff have not had much luck fishing in the local estuaries, river mouths and beaches. The fishing should only get better now that we are entering the rainy season because the water temperature will be cooled off and the estuaries and rivers will have more runoff. So we are expecting some good snook now that the mullets are finally showing signs of life.

Just recently one of the condo owners put us all to shame. We usually catch mullet for live bait to fish along the surf, normal size would be around 4-12 inches. He came walking into the office and said," check out what I caught with my bare hands this morning." He showed us a fish whose size we did not believe existed. This was around a two foot long, 20 pound mullet. Who needs to catch fish when the bait is this size?
Don Frank with the 20 Pound Mullet
Looking for some live bait? It doesn't get bigger or better than this 20 lb. mullet!

We are very optimistic about the upcoming months, so stay tuned. However, we do have a secret for when the fishing is bad...the local fish market. If not for this-  our wives would never believe we were fishing.

On the deep sea fishing front- recent renters gained local notoriety when they caught over 30 sailfish in 2 days! Also, Tom Held, our very first condo owner recently wrestled a 450 pound black marlin!

450 Pound Black Marlin
The 450 lb. marlin dancing away after its release!
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