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Procedure for the Return of Private Vehicles Seized By Transit Authorities during End of Year Recess in Costa Rica
With the return to functions in the public sector, this Monday, January 6, the Road Safety Council (COSEVI) recalled the need to make an appointment on the website www.csv.go.cr, for the procedures for the return of vehicles and license...
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Train Between San José and Cartago Will Resume Operations Next Week
The railway service that connects San José with Cartago will be available again starting next week, according to Álvaro Bermúdez, executive president of the Costa Rican Railway Institute (Incofer). This reopening marks the end of a suspension that lasted...
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Vehicle Restrictions is Reinstated in the Central Area of San José
As of January 6, 2025, vehicle restrictions is reestablished in the central area of San José, a measure that seeks to ease traffic congestion and improve air quality in the metropolitan area. The restriction will apply especially to vehicles...
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Holidays in Costa Rica 2025: 6 Dates Will Allow You to Enjoy Long Weekends
According to the official calendar, Costa Ricans will be able to enjoy 12 holidays in 2025, of which 9 are mandatory and 3 are non-mandatory. The transfer of holidays to join them to the weekends was implemented during the...
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Will Trump Hold the Summit that Biden Promised to Costa Rica?
In November 2023, during the summit that made the Alliance for Economic Prosperity of the Americas (APEP) official in Washington, President Joe Biden gave key news for the country: in 2025 the meeting of nations would be held in...
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Surf Instructors Association Formed to Fight Against Unfair Competition in Costa Rica
Workers in the world of surfing scored a success with the formation of an Association of Instructors of this activity in Playa Tamarindo at Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, an organization that, among other goals, will fight against the presence in...
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“Tempisque Park Project: Manifesting the “Pura Vida” in an Integrated Community
In the heart of Guanacaste, just 25 minutes from the Gulf of Papagayo and the Guanacaste International Airport, the Tempisque Park Project represents a transformative vision of urban development. Inspired by the spirit of “Pura Vida”, this project seeks...
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Owners of Luxury Homes in Costa Rica Have Time to Pay the Solidarity Tax Until January 15th
People who own luxury homes whose value exceeds ȼ145 million must file their solidarity tax return and pay this tax between January 1 and 15. All properties exceeding this minimum value must pay the tax and, in doing so,...
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More Than 1.4 Million Potential Users Can Now Enjoy Electronic Payment in San Jose GAM
Electronic payment continues to gain ground in the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM), as more and more companies decide to join this modern technology, which allows about 1.4 million users to make their payments easily, quickly and securely.Today, five important...
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Special New Year’s Eve Hours at the U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica
The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica has announced the days on which its facilities will be closed due to the year-end holidays. According to the official announcement, the Embassy and the Consular Section will not offer services to the...
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Climate and Energy Demand Put Electricity Supply at Risk in Costa Rica
A recent report from the Internal Audit of the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) highlights the risks of possible...