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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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Costa Rica’s Neutral Compass: Navigating a Turbulent World
In a global landscape increasingly defined by polarization and conflict, Costa Rica's enduring commitment to neutrality stands as a...