Costa Rica News – Criminals in Costa Rica only have to carry the burden of a criminal record for 10 years, the time before the conviction is erased after completing their sentence. But, a proposed amendment to the Law of Judicial Records and Archives (Ley de Registros y Archivos Judiciales) seeks to erase the conviction from…
Costa Rica News – Widener University’s own brand of environmentally friendly coffee — WU Brew — has its roots in a partnership the university developed in Costa Rica. Now, the university is looking for a much deeper blend. Students who want to study in Costa Rica will have their own five-acre property, with a four-bedroom villa…
Costa Rica Travel – Continuing to be a favorite with world travelers, 5 of the top 10 beaches in Central America are located in CostaRica, according to the 2016 TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Awards. The Costa Rica that are tops: Manuel Antonio – #2 of 10 – “Maybe the best beach in Costa Rica (Pacific Ocean)” We traveled…
Costa Rica News -A new bill, the Animal Welfare Act, is being discussed for final processing. New text includes that those who do not collect the fecal waste dumped on sidewalks, streets, beaches or in parks or public gardens will be fined two base salaries. Pet owners who do not guarantee appropriate living and hygienic…
Costa Rica Events – (Jaco, Costa Rica): Jungle Jam returns to the beautiful beaches of Jaco, Costa Rica on March 11-13, 2016. In addition to the many intimate performances that can be expected at this unique event, Jungle Jam provides a special opportunity to enjoy all that Costa Rica has to offer. While soaking up…
Costa Rica News – On a typically glorious Costa Rican afternoon in February, hundreds of guests assembled to welcome the Scientology Volunteer Ministers Latin American Goodwill Tour to San Jose. The celebration signaled the opening of the Volunteer Ministers bright yellow pavilion in the nation’s capital. Here, volunteers provided one-on-one help and Scientology courses and workshops…
Costa Rica News – (Surf Report March 4th & 5th) – We are going to give you the surf forecast for Costa Rica and we have our beautiful pictures of girls in bikinis. There is going to be fun size waves rolling in on the Pacific side of Costa Rica and Caribbean side will be some smaller sets.…
Costa Rica Health News -The number of people infected with the Zika virus in Costa Rica has gone up to 8 people, the country’s ministry of health informs. In addition to the 8 infected, who are all native Costa Ricans, two more people, a national of Honduras and a national of Columbia, have contracted the…
Costa Rica News – Shark Finning is not going to stop in Costa Rica as control mechanisms are being implemented. Costa Rica has implemented mechanisms for tracing shark fins. Traceability means the ones at the docks are the same as the ones exported. Independent consultants inspected the country’s process. The ship’s captain registers coordinates of…