Costa Rica News - Costa Rica is home to some of the world’s most endangered species, and it has 5% of the world’s biodiversity. Although it is one of the top countries striving for environmental conservation, Costa Rica was recognized by the UN Development Program (UNDP) in 2011 for its great performance in wildlife preservation. Further, it is the only country to meet all five criteria in measuring eco-sustainability. 2005 marks the year when Costa Rica has fully eliminated deforestation. In 2009, New Economics Foundation awarded Costa Rica as the greenest country in the world. And in 2012, it is the… Continue reading →
Costa Rica English Teaching News - Visa runs are a necessary part of life as an English teacher in Costa Rica. In part I of this series I discussed some of the options available in Costa Rica’s northern neighbor, Nicaragua. In part II, I discuss the other common destination for English teachers to take their mandatory vacation every 90 days: Panama.Part of the fun of a trip to Panama is the actual trip itself. Unlike Nicaragua, where Costa Rican bus company Tica Bus provides both comfort and ease in terms of getting to and across the border, no such service is… Continue reading →
Costa Rica Travel News – From time to time we get a letter about someone’s experience in a certain area of Costa Rica while travelling through the country. It is great hearing from the actual mouth of the person what they went through both the good and the bad. The most recent one sent to us was in regards to surfing for the first time on the waves of Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast. Prior to arriving in Jaco, Costa Rica; surfing was something I had never attempted in my life, except for the surfing done with nothing but my body… Continue reading →
Costa Rica Travel News - A cruise through the jungle gives tourist an opportunity of a closer look into the small villages, restaurants and bars located a few miles outside of the city of Jaco. This journey into the jungles surrounding Playa Jaco is the only tour of its type in the area. Not only do you get to experience the flora and fauna, you also get to get a taste of the Costa Rican local culture and food. Climb aboard the Rainforest Adventure Safari 4×4 with your friends and family, grab an icy-cold beer from the cooler, and then just… Continue reading →
Costa Rica News (September 9th 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. Topics for this week include the Costa Rica USA Soccer Games Rehash,The stupid new tourism campaign for Costa Rica, and Jaco shaking the adults-only stigma. Talk with Dan Stevens is during the second segment of the show. This article includes the show “This Week in Costa Rica”, on which editor Dan Stevens will be appearing each week. There are… Continue reading →