The tourism industry continues to voice deep concern over the exchange rate and governmental inaction. The sector emphasizes the severe impact on workers, with the alarming prospect of job losses in the near future if no decisive steps are taken. Rubén Acón, President of the National Chamber of Tourism, cautioned […]
Daily Archives: January 26, 2024
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The first Sunday in February is the traditional Costa Rica election day. This year, the elections are mainly for alcaldes (mayors) and their supporting casts. The next presidential election is still two years off, but when it arrives, it too will be the first Sunday in February. Until recently, the […]
In response to the alarming discovery of hydrocarbon contamination in the water sources of several districts in the capital, the Ministry of Health has issued a comprehensive sanitary order to address the crisis. The emergency is estimated to impact around 100,000 residents residing in the cantons of Goicoechea, Moravia, Tibás, […]
In order to promote the development of women’s business skills, the National Business Women Program: Women and Business 2024, once again opens its call for entrepreneurs and businesswomen from different areas of the country; are part of the initiative. This is a free training program designed to empower women entrepreneurs […]
QCOSTARICA — On Thursday, January 25, it was reported that the water in 13 districts of 3 cantons in the Central Valley has been found to contain hydrocarbons. The water and sewer utility, the Instituto Costarricense de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (AyA), advised residents to refrain from consuming or using water […]
A vibrant red pineapple dubbed “Rubyglow” is positioning Costa Rica to bolster agricultural exports through its vivid colors and ultra-sweet taste discoveries. Fruit juggernaut Fresh Del Monte developed the unique Rubyglow pineapple, the latest in their series of flashy pineapple innovations like Pinkglow and Honeyglow. While undeniably eye-catching sliced open […]
QCOSTARICA — The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) – Organización de Estados Americanos (OEA) in Spanish – Luis Almagro, and the Permanent Representative of Costa Rica, Alejandra Solano, officially sealed the agreement regarding privileges and immunities for the deployment of an Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) for […]
QCOSTARICA — Costa Ricn construction firms and other business sectors have raised the alarm over potential changes to Zona Franca (Free Trade Zone – FTZ) tax rules – as finance minister Nogui Acosta recently hinted. Pictured is the Coyol Free Zone On Tuesday, Acosta told La República that a review […]
Costa Rica was chosen the best place in the world to retire in the 2024 Global Retirement Index prepared by International Living. In the 2023 edition, our country was in fifth position below Portugal, Mexico, Panama and Ecuador. “Pura Vida” vibe Its “Pura Vida” vibe, tropical beaches, spring climate, biodiversity, […]
QCOSTARICA — The cantons of Belén, Santa Ana and Escazú are those with the highest GDP per capita, according to a measurement carried out by the Banco Central de Costa Rica (CCR) – Central Bank – for the period 2019 to 2021. These years were difficult in economic terms as […]