Costa Rica News – The roads of Puntarenas have been long neglected by the government in Costa Rica. Trucks pass by schools and homes creating a huge cloud of dust coming off the dirt roads, negatively affecting the community. In addition to the ugly look of dirt flying through the air at all times, it distracts…
Costa Rica News – Costa Rica has asked Belize to accept nearly 3,000 Cuban migrants who have been stuck at the Costa Rican border with Nicaragua for weeks, authorities said Friday. The plan envisions flying the migrants to Belize, which is on Mexico’s southeastern border. From there the Cubans would presumably continue north toward their stated…
Costa Rica News – (Surf Report November 27th and 28th) – We are going to give you the surf forecast for Costa Rica and we have our beautiful pictures of girls in bikinis. This is going to be a fun weekend when it comes to the surf on this the 1st weekend in December in Costa Rica. Expect some fun…
Costa Rica News – Attention friends of Costa Rica and Cuba and all those who feel for fellow humans in need! The Costa Rican Red Cross is in urgent need of help. They are asking for donations to help address the needs of Cuban immigrants who are stranded in Costa Rica. The Red Cross is taking…
Costa Rica News – This Week in Costa Rica will feature each week a news portion in which Dan and Rico (qCostaRica) will talk about the happenings in and around the land of “Pura Vida”. With over 30 years of living in Costa Rica between the two it give a unique insight into life in CR.…
Costa Rica News & Entertainment – 80 tons of equipment are on the way to Costa Rica for Maná’s concert on Saturday. The concert will feature songs from their Latin Grammy winning album. Alex González, the group’s drummer was interviewed about what we should expect. The band is delighted and wants to thank everyone for their…
Costa Rica News – A number of farms have been consulted and it was found that the price of Christmas trees this year will start at ¢7000, or $14. The trees valued at this price are about 1.5 meters tall, on average. A larger cypress, about 4 meters tall, can cost up to $160, or ¢80,000.…
Costa Rica News & Events – Yesterday, the streets were overtaken by oxen and their owners creating a gorgeous parade. The group of hundreds went through La Sabana and along Paseo Colon and Second Avenue. The people dressed in typical costumes and danced through the streets posing for many pictures. The oxen pulled multicolored carts behind…
Costa Rica News – Normally, tourists travel abroad to visit famous landmarks, culture or do fun things. Also there is a group of tourists who travel to engage in sexual activity, particularly with prostitutes. This is called “sex tourism”. The World Tourism Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations, defines sex tourism as “trips…
Costa Rica News – The social cost of the “American Dream” is something often left unspoken. While many stories highlight the money and opportunities found by the few who make it to the States and have good luck, we hear few stories of the families and communities left behind. Husbands and fathers often leave, with the…