Since last January 1st, the businesses’ dataphones request the PIN of the cards when customers make purchases of ¢50,000 or more. This is taken as a security measure to prevent criminals from making purchases with cards that do not belong to them. Businesses must already have their devices updated, as […]
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The idyllic beach town of Manzanillo on Costa Rica’s southern Caribbean coast unveiled a new accessible beach yesterday, opening the tropical destination to visitors with disabilities and mobility issues. Through a collaboration between the Costa Rican Network of Accessible Tourism, the Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT), and the environmental organization […]
The global shark population continues to decline alarmingly despite measures to curb the uncontrolled fishing that seeks to satisfy the demand for fins, according to a scientific report that urges stronger protection for sharks. From 2012 to 2019, the number of sharks killed each year by fishing went from 76 […]
QCOSTARICA — The latest The Henley Passport Index places Costa Rica in 28th position worldwide. Although the Costa Rican passport went from 27th to 28th place, compared to 2023, it improved in relation to the number of countries to which Costa Ricans can travel without a visa. There are now […]
QCOSTARICA — In the latest submission by Costa Rica’s refinery that refines nothing, the Refinadora Costarricense del Petróleo (RECOPE) to the regulating authority, the Autoridad Reguladora de Servicios Públicos (Aresep), if approved, would see prices of regular gasoline and diesel drop, while there will be an increase in super gasoline. […]
A coral reef restoration event is set to take place on January 14th near Isla Chora, located just off the coast of the popular beach town of Playa Samara in the province of Guanacaste. The reef planting initiative is being jointly organized by the local Coral Project Association (APC) and […]
QCOSTARICA — The Caja may find itself with a major lawsuit for wrongful death, after the unfortunate death of Isabella del Milagro, the premature baby who was born in Guanacaste. The lawyer for the family, Kabul Ugalde, explained that family is considering such legal action, that would also expose the […]
With an exciting close to 2023, Costa Rica is getting ready for a labor transformation driven by technological advances that promise to redefine the professional landscape. Expectations for 2024 are optimistic, anticipating a significant change thanks to the adoption of innovative technologies. Connectivity and technological advances stand as the pillars […]
Costa Ricans who want to study in the United States have to obtain a special visa, different from the tourist one.This is identified as “Visa F” and this 2024 it will be a little cheaper. As reported by the American Embassy, the Consular Section will apply the exemption from the […]
Costa Rica is a vibrant and diverse country with a rich cultural and natural heritage. While it is well-known for its beautiful beaches and stunning national parks, it also offers a range of fascinating museums that provide a deeper insight into the country’s history, art, and ecology. Here are some […]