In the recent municipal elections held in the province of Puntarenas, political dynamics unfolded, revealing shifts and triumphs across various cantons. Let’s delve into the outcome of these elections and explore the political landscape that emerged from the ballots cast by the citizens. Canton Puntarenas Central: The Unidad Social Cristiana (PUSC) clinched victory in Puntarenas…
Costa Rica’s Puntarenas province, located on the country’s Pacific coast, is known for its rich economy that is primarily based on fishing, tourism, agriculture, livestock, and industry. The province’s main commercial port, Caldera, located in the canton of Esparza, is the country’s primary commercial seaport for imports and exports, particularly agricultural products like sugar, alcohol,…
The province of Puntarenas in Costa Rica is home to six conservation areas, which include seven national parks, three biological reserves, and two wildlife refuges. The Tempisque Conservation Area covers the Nicoya Peninsula, which includes the oldest protected area in the country, the Cabo Blanco Absolute Natural Reserve. This conservation area has several refuges on…
Costa Rica – This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed home and these little piggies went to Panama in the trunk of a car. Seems that someone needed some pork for their Semana Santa tamales but they did not want to go to the store. Three students were arrested near the Panama/Costa…
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Costa Rica Health News - The Costa Rican Health Ministry announced that only 3,064 people have contracted dengue this year, so far. This number may seem high but it is 71% less than the confirmed cases at the same time last year. Dengue produces high fever and intense pain throughout the body. Residents of the Limon…
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Costa Rica News – For all of you planning on having a Super Bowl party at your house this coming Sunday you might want to buy your alcohol early if you are in many of the provinces in Costa Rica. Not only is this Sunday the Super Bowl it is also election day in Costa Rica. Twelve municipalities announced a ban on the sale of liquor this February 2nd, election day. This was explained by the National Union of Local Governments. The restriction will apply in San Jose from Saturday the 1st to Monday the 3rd. In the other 11… Continue reading →
