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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...
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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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This is How the Vehicle Restriction Will Work in San José During These Holidays
If you need to travel to San José these days, you can do so regardless of your license plate, as the vehicle restriction will not be in effect from Monday, December 23, until January 6, 2025.The last application of...
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Costa Rica Secures Electricity Supply with Backup Energy Contracts for the Summers of 2026 and 2027
The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) announced the start of a process to contract backup energy blocks with the aim of ensuring the stability of the electricity supply during the summers of 2026 and 2027. The measure is part...
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Electric Vehicles Change the Way of Driving in Costa Rica
Costa Rica closed last year with 4,800 registered electric cars, according to the Safe Mobility Study 2024, prepared by Grupo Purdy and the Center for Urban Sustainability.Global figures indicate that one in five new cars sold last year was...
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High Waves and Strong Breaking on Costa Rican Beaches: Bathers are Advised to Exercise Caution
The Center for Research in Marine Sciences and Limnology (Cimar-UCR) warned of high waves with strong breaking on the beaches. According to oceanographer Omar Lizano from Cimar, the conditions will remain throughout the week.Caribbean"The Caribbean will continue with slightly...
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Costa Rica and the United Arab Emirates Strengthen Economic Relations This Year
The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Costa Rica, Rawdha Al Otaiba, presented the opportunities for cooperation between the two countries at an event held at the Latin American University of Science and Technology. (ULACIT).Before an audience...
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In Costa Rica, the New ₡50 Coin Goes On Sale. How Much Does It Cost and Where Can You Buy It?
Starting this past Tuesday, November 12, Costa Ricans can purchase a special edition of the new 50-colon coin, known as the "Morpho Butterfly," a piece that combines functionality with artistic and educational design. Launched by the Central Bank of...
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Costa Rica Will Finally Define Its Official Map: It Just Needs To Divide the Sea With Panama
Many people don't know this, but the complete map of Costa Rica still has a part that needs to be defined. The dividing line that defines the boundaries between the country and Panama in the Caribbean Sea must be...
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Increased Use of Trains in Costa Rica this 2024
It seems that Costa Ricans prefer to take the train to get to their workplaces or schools, as there has been a significant increase in the use of this public transportation during the first half of this year. According...
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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...