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 →