Costa Rica News – Do you have something you don’t need and want something you don’t have? Almost everyone has something they would like to trade and soon there will be an easy way to do so. Eight Costa Ricans came up with an app called “Su Canje” in which people can exchange electronics, event tickets,…
Costa Rica News – The head of international communication of the Costa Rica Ministry of Tourism, Freddy Lizano, went to the Spanish tourism fair Fitur to present Costa Rica as an eco-friendly, natural paradise. He stressed that Costa Rica is green not only in relation to tourism but all the processes in the country are headed…
Costa Rica News – If you are Costa Rican or any nationality and you are trapped inside during the cold weather that just hit the northeast in the USA, it makes you want some warm weather. Some Costa Ricans decided to post images of snowmen and other items including beer to remind them of home during…
Costa Rica News – Those living or working in Aserrí should be aware of a hepatitis A outbreak in the city. There have been 61 confirmed cases so far. The virus is transmitted by water or food that is contaminated. In this case, it is assumed that water is the source of the outbreak because both…
Costa Rica News – You have heard the term “Pura Vida” if you have been to Costa Rica….but what does it really mean? As the weather in the North gets nasty, getting away to a tropical climate like Costa Rica sounds like a dream or “pura vida” was we call it. With beaches, diverse wilderness…
Costa Rica Living – An article by Carepicha Blog tells why the formal taxis (red taxis) are their worst enemy against Uber and pretty much have lost the war against the American private car or rideshare using independent contractors (drivers). The writer, only known as Ticoblogger, explains that in general the taxis in the country provide…
Costa Rica News – CINDE is offering a multilingual job fair that will feature 3,000 open positions for those who speak at least two languages. It will be held from the 19th to the 21st in the “Antigua Aduana.” 64 companies will be represented. They are looking to recruit multilingual personnel in fields such as computer…
Costa Rica News – Costa Rica has emerged as a favorite destination among travelers seeking natural beauty, adventure and environmental sensitivity and the numbers reflect that popularity. Costa Rica’s visitor arrivals are growing at three times the rate of the nation’s economy, according to Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT) officials, with the most recent totals exceeding…
Costa Rica News – The Ministry of Health has recommended that pregnant women avoid zika virus by not travelling to countries that present the disease. Zika can cause a range of problems to the mother and baby. If you are currently expecting or planning to become pregnant do not travel to Brazil, Barbados, Colombia, Ecuador, El…
Costa Rica News – Remember the old adage…..Is it hot or is it just me? Seems that it might actually just be the temperature. Costa Rica recorded the higher temperature in its history, reaching 43° C (109° F) in Puntarenas and 34.7° C (95° F) in San Jose, in February 1964. But this record could…