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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...

“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...

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,...

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...

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...

Costa Rican Police Points Out Rules for Bicycles, Skateboards and Scooters on the Roads this Christmas

Christmas is coming and with it many gifts. Under the tree in many homes there will be skates, skateboards and even bicycles for children. Some of them will have to learn how to use these devices when they receive...

Costa Rican Citizens Celebrate Planned Reduction in Electricity Tariffs

The Costa Rican Chamber of Industries (CICR) celebrates the resolutions that determine much higher reductions than those requested by ICE (Costa Rican Electrical Regulatory commission) in its ordinary review of the generation (-35.73%), transmission (-9.99%) and distribution (-16.60%) systems. On...

Congressman Proposes Regulated Crocodile Hunting in Costa Rica to Ensure Safety and Conservation

Congressman Leslye Bojorges, from the Social Christian Unity Party (PUSC), has presented a bill that seeks to implement the controlled hunting of crocodiles and caimans in Costa Rica. The initiative, registered under file number 24.752 and called “Law for...

Guanacaste Airport and ICT Inaugurate New Direct American Airlines Connection to Philadelphia

Guanacaste Airport and the Costa Rican Tourism Institute inaugurated this Saturday the new seasonal route that connects Costa Rica directly for the first time with Philadelphia International Airport, operated by American Airlines on a Boeing 737. The aircraft landed...

Resignation of National Health Specialists Would Allow Bringing Foreign Doctors to Costa Rica

The eventual declaration of a national emergency due to the mass resignation of specialists at the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) would allow for the importation of doctors from abroad. This was assured last Thursday morning by the Minister...
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Top Chefs Gather at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa for Exclusive October Gastronomic Series

LA FORTUNA, COSTA RICA — Eight guest chefs will join Saúl Umaña, Culinary Director of Tabacón Thermal Resort &...