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Costa Rica Bets On the Spanish Market to Reactivate the Arrival of European Tourists to the Country
This Wednesday May 19th, the World Tourism Fair (Fitur) starts in the city of Madrid, Spain. The participation of Costa Rica, this year, becomes more relevant for an industry that is going through a severe crisis due to the...
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Costa Rican SMEs Will Be Able to Transform Themselves Thanks to Procomer’s “Green Growth” Program
To increase their competitiveness in the international market, the VI edition of the Green Growth program awarded 33 Costa Rican SMEs with non-reimbursable funds and business mentoring. Promoting the green productive transformation of small and medium-sized companies.With the granting...
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Sixth Consecutive Increase of Gasoline In Costa Rica: Recope Calls For An Increase Up to ¢ 34 In Fuels For June
The Costa Rican Oil Refinery (Recope) requested this May 14th an increase of up to ¢ 34 in the price of fuels, the sixth consecutive request made by the institution in this regard. If approved by the Public Services...
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The Six Golden Rules Elon Musk Requires His Employees To Follow
An instruction guide was recently revealed with six tips that billionaire Elon Musk gave his employees. Musk's training began in 2018, which was aimed at increasing and meeting the company's productivity goals. At the time, the billionaire told his...
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Tourism and Transport Gives First Signs of Recovery in Costa Rica
Economic activities linked to tourism and transport gave the first signs of recovery in Costa Rica last March, after the precipitous fall they registered in the same month of 2020, with the arrival of the COVID-19 Pandemic.The Monthly Index...
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Strong Support For The Legalization Of Medical Cannabis In Costa Rica Is Indicated By Almost All Political Parties of The Country
Strong support for the legalization of medical cannabis was shown by the candidates from the National Liberation (PLN), Christian Social Unity (PUSC) and Citizen Action (PAC) parties. Of the eleven candidates, eight are in favor, one is against, and...
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Government of Costa Rica Announces 50 Prioritized Projects Focused on Fiscal Sustainability, Environment and Culture
The Costa Rican Executive Power prioritized in the new legislative call, 50 initiatives focused on fiscal sustainability, environment, culture, probity and constitutional reforms. Among the bills, the following stand out:– Project for the creation of a guarantee fund– Amnesty...
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Costa Rica Will Produce Malbec Wine on National Soil
Costa Rica joins the celebration of World Malbec Day with an important announcement: the presentation of the first vintage Malbec wine made on national soil. The initiative arises thanks to the alliance made between the wine importer Olé Gourmet...
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Ticos Will No Longer Be Able to Exonerate Tax on Purchases of Less Than $ 500 Made Online
Starting this week, it will no longer be possible to exonerate taxes of online purchases of less than $ 500 done outside of Costa Rica. This tax benefit was applied every six months and made it possible to avoid...
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Entrepreneurial Women in Costa Rica, an Opportunity for Economic Recovery
Women entrepreneurs in Costa Rica represent an opportunity for economic growth after the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic, however, it is necessary to support their access to financial credit and the creation of support networks.The World Bank points out...
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Costa Rican Tourism Minister says Dollar Rate Will Not Change Next Year and Asks Businesses to Adjust Strategies
Tourism Minister William Rodríguez does not expect any changes in the dollar's value in Costa Rica in the coming...