As one of the most popular tourist destinations in Costa Rica, the site provides travelers and locals a one stop location to find, research and compare products and services of businesses across 31 major categories along with those that offer Specials and Last Minute Deals. “Now, in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, you can easily find those businesses that have Happy Hour Specials, great deals on Vacation Rental Homes or Hotels, or just the phone number of the local air-conditioner repair man” said Don Segal, founder and CEO. He added “Unlike the United States where directories, local advertisements and the internet provide a great source to identify businesses, parts of Costa Rica are just breaking ground with these conveniences.
For businesses, CRneeds.com connects consumers with their local business and provides a new and unique opportunity to promote and target their company through specific categories to millions of potential customers, be it locally, tourists or future vacationers. Some of the unique features of the site include the ability for businesses to include a significant number of images, documents, ratings and reviews and SEO capability to enhance their ability for customers to find them.
Moreover, the visitors to Costa Rica can post reviews and images to share their experience on CRneeds Facebook fan page which was also launched along with the directory.
CRneeds, headquartered in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, is a Costa Rican pioneer in serving as a matchmaker to help businesses build their exposure while assisting customers in satisfying their needs.



