The element of the incentives it offers will be key to its competition against other countries in the competition to attract investments in semiconductors and that is where the Free Zones see a key role for the Costa Rican case. “In all countries of the world there is very strong […]
Daily Archives: July 23, 2024
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For those who plan to participate as spectators at the Paris 2024 Olympic or Paralympic Games, the World Health Organization (WHO/Europe) and other institutions have developed recommendations aimed at their care, safety and general well-being. With the message of “Take care and enjoy the Games!”, a series of rules to […]
Costa Rica is determined to concentrate its efforts to attract travelers from new markets and its tourism authorities have their sights set on seven specific nations: Brazil, Colombia, Italy, Portugal and the Scandinavian countries (Denmark, Norway and Sweden). From these territories, 96,606 tourists arrived on Costa Rican soil in 2023 […]
Buying a used car in Costa Rica is a hit or miss proposition. The choices are endless, as can be the problems one encounters with the car after the purchase. Caveat emptor. Over the years in Costa Rica, I have owned a series of aging road warriors that began with […]
President Rodrigo Chaves announced that the Government has denounced the Adral Corporation, which belongs to the Arias family, along with other implicated parties, before the Attorney General’s Office regarding the El Jobo case. According to Trivisión Channel 36, brothers Óscar and Rodrigo Arias acquired land that the government had donated […]
Costa Rica has seen a significant rise in tourism, marking a 14.5% increase in visitors in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This impressive statistic comes straight from the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT), which released a detailed semi-annual report this Friday. Skyrocketing Numbers […]
Finally, some long-awaited good news on infrastructure! The government has confirmed that Route 32, the main artery connecting San Jose to Limón, will be ready by March 2025. The project, which involves expanding the road to four lanes over 107 kilometers, has been plagued by delays and bureaucracy for over […]
In a startling event, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that an earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck the Panama-Costa Rica border region on Monday. The quake’s epicenter was located about 5 kilometers southeast of the town of Puerto Armuelles, in the Panamanian region of Chiriqui, which lies adjacent to […]
Many know the Guanacaste province as a paradisiacal place, ideal for a vacation. Although it is one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful areas, with pristine beaches and abundant wildlife, Guanacaste has much more to offer. Its cultural richness is significant and deserves admiration. As Costa Ricans celebrate the traditional Annexation […]
When it comes to surfing destinations, Costa Rica stands out as a top choice. This Central American gem is a surfer’s paradise, boasting some of the finest waves globally. With its pristine beaches and consistent swells, Costa Rica attracts surf enthusiasts from every corner of the world. Whether you’re a […]