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…
Espíritu Santo, founded in 1574, still resonates in today’s Esparza. When Alonso Anguciana de Gamboa, as the interim Governor of the province of Costa Rica, chose the Coyoche valley to relocate the inhabitants of Aranjuez and thus establish a new city, he did so deceived by the richness of gold mines that turned out to…
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,…
A total of 41.6 kilometers of cantonal routes located in the province of Puntarenas will see their condition improved, thanks to the execution of 11 projects that are part of the Cantonal Road Network Program 2. This Program is developed by the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation, through the Executing Unit, in conjunction with…
Today, November 8, Sports Minister Hernan Solano Venegas, opened the Bio Healthy Park in the city of Esparza, which is located on the sports grounds of the Cantonal Committee for Sports and Recreation. This project was carried out through an alliance between the Esparza Municipal Council, the Mayor’s Office and the Cantonal Committee for Sports…
The Costa Rican Institute of Ports of the Pacific reached an agreement with the Puerto Caldera concessionaire, Sociedad Portuaria de Caldera, to advance dredging work next month, due to the high volume of sediment that prevents docking of large draft vessels. With an investment of ¢ 1.500 millions, the commercial operation will be optimized and…
Costa Rica News – For all those looking to buy alcohol during Semana Santa in Costa Rica, you might have to drive a little bit to get some beer or your favorite spirit. So far 17 municipalities have said they will apply “prohibition” during Good Thursday and Good Friday of Semana Santa, while 26 will…
Costa Rica News - Three areas of Costa Rica have been identified as attractive for foreign investment. These are special zones in the North and Central Pacific and the Atlantic. They include Liberia, Guanacaste, Orotina, Esparza, Turrialba, Limón, Guácimo, Siquirres and Pococí. Additionally, the southern zone near Quepos and the northern zone near San Carlos share…
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Costa Rica News – Only 12 of the country’s 81 municipalities have confirmed that they will be enforcing the temporary alcohol ban during the celebrations taking place this 15th September. The National Union of Local Governments has said that Councils of Cartago, Liberia, Goicoechea, Santa Bárbara, Santo Domingo, Alajuelita, Moravia, Montes de Oca, Palmares, Turrialba,…
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Mobile customers of ICE, Costa Rica’s largest wireless carrier and former telecommunications monopoly, will experience extended periods of service outages during the week starting September 1st, 2014. The affected services include Kolbi wireless voice and data plans as well as the ability to add funds to prepaid accounts. In some cases, subscribers of landline telephone service will also experience outages. According to a report by Rebeca Madrigal of online news daily Costa Rica Hoy, ICE made the announcement by means of paid radio and television spots as well as print newspaper ads. The service interruptions will take place due to… Continue reading →