Serving Costa Rica as a park ranger is a task that can be fraught with peril, particularly when it comes to being assigend to wild nature preserves such as the Corcovado National Park, located in the Osa Peninsula of our country’s Southern Pacific coast. The dangers at this pristine, yet dangerous, national park include: ***** bites, twisted or broken ankles, exhaustion, dehydration, or even facing off against armed illegal miners, obstinate poachers, unlawful loggers, or nervous drug traffickers. Still, the greatest fear of park rangers in Corcovado is losing communications and getting lost in the deep jungle. Thanks to donations…
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Later this year, film lovers in Costa Rica will once again be treated to a unique, international festival that highlights the many facets of short cinema. The shnit International Shortfilmfestival is hosted around the world in various cities, and San Jose has been once again selected to host this special cinematic event. Go Film Magazine, a publication dedicated to the digital version of the silver screen, is showcasing select shnit entries in its current issue, and the press release below highlights the work of filmmaker Alejandro Bonilla Rojas of Costa Rica, among others: Go Film Magazine shines the spotlight on the…
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Costa Rica News – With the recent animal abuse that has come to the forefront in Costa Rica and brought the eyes of the world towards the land of “Pura Vida” in a negative manner, it is good to have a light in the darkness. The non-profit organization Asociacion Pro Bienestar Animal, known also…
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Costa Rica News – Recently in Costa Rica there have been multiple instances of animal abuse which have gone unpunished. A toucan will need to remain in captivity do to youths attacking it until its beak was severed. In the Osa Peninsula over the past few days 2 Scarlet Macaws were found dead and again youth…
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Costa Rica Real Estate – Each week the Costa Rican Times will be presenting a property of the week that we consider a hidden gem. If you want more information about this property or buying real estate in general you can request the free e-book, “Secrets of Buying Real Estate in Costa Rica” “Here you…
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In the world of commerce, the term VIP (Very Important Person) is often attached to products and services that conform to a premium level and thus command a much higher price. The VIP label can be attached to just about any situation, and it does not really mean that the person acquiring premium goods or services is more or less important than anyone else; however, it is universally accepted that VIP goods and services must be presented with the highest level of quality and attention in accordance to the higher cost that customers pay. Not all businesses that offer VIP…
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Costa Rica News - Costa Rica News – (January 19th Radio Show) – Overseas Radio Has Teamed up With The Costa Rican Times to provide multiple modes of information sharing for local and foreign expats in order to get Costa Rica news and knowledge to listeners. This Week in Costa Rica will feature each week a…
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Costa Rica Real Estate – Each week the Costa Rican Times will be presenting a property of the week that we consider a hidden gem. If you want more information about this property or buying real estate in general you can request the free e-book, “Secrets of Buying Real Estate in Costa Rica” Want to…
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Costa Rica Bachelor Parties - With so many things to do and so many places to visit when you are in Costa Rica making a decision on where to hold a bachelor party can be quite daunting but knowing what you want to do is half the battle. Though there are many beautiful and exciting places…
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Costa Rica News – Three people were freed Thursday night by a judge in the ******** Court of Aguirre, Puntarenas. The three had been held on charges of money laundering during their time as employees of BAC San José in Quepos. They were suspected of legitimizing around $200,000. Someone wanted to change dollars of illicit origin…
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