Costa Rica News – Since 2003, Asociación Pro Bienestar Animal (McKee Jaco) has been dedicated to significantly improving animal welfare through effective public awareness campaigns, education in animal welfare, animal population control and medical aid. Its mission “To End Pain and Suffering of All Companion Animals in our County” still stands strong. Despite the challenges and difficulties the organization has faced over the past decade, its determination to improve the lives of animals has always prevailed. Looking back on all these years, it is, without a doubt, awe-inspiring to see McKee Jaco has managed to accomplish with such a small… Continue reading →
Costa Rica Picture of the Day - Each day the Costa Rican Times will be including a picture from around Costa Rica to see the natural beauty and amazing things that we get to see each day in the land of the Pura Vida. Congo or commonly known as howler monkeys, live in almost all the forests of Costa Rica. The nickname, howler monkey was given to them because you can hear them singing at dawn and at dusk from hundred of meters away. The purpose of the howling is to communicate between each other in order to avoid unnecessary… Continue reading →
Costa Rica Retirement News - Many U.S. retirees are moving as far as Southeast Asia to afford a better quality of life on their fixed incomes. That might be too much of a change for you; it would be too much for me. Costa Rica is a great option closer to home. It offers great health care, a low cost of living, a beautiful climate, and democratic security. Modern amenities meet a pleasant old-world friendly culture in this country that attracts thousands of expats annually. If you are considering starting over in this paradise you have a number of towns to… Continue reading →
Costa Rica News – Many tourists and media were offered a little taste of the history and culture of Costa Rica today. Dozens of boats of all different sizes made the journey from Puntarenas to Playa Narajo today. Some of the viewers of the procession included parishioners and tourists in the area of Puntareas. Different from the previous years where the boat responsible for carrying the virgin of the sea was a fishermen’s, on this occasion the organizers decided to use the ferry San Lucas II which provides service to Playa Naranjo. It offered more space and comfort for the special guests… Continue reading →
Costa Rica Travel News – Many vacationers when they travel to Costa Rica have to spend a few days in the capital San Jose. You might be on a dental or medical vacation or just have to stay in the city for business meetings. While there are numerous things to do, museums to see, and places to explore in the capital city of Costa Rica, don’t forget to take some time out to explore the other sites that this great country has to offer. There are some illuminating places to see fairly close to the city even if you only… Continue reading →