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    Colombia produces Environmentally Friendly Electric Bus

    The electric bus, Andino 18, which began operating March 16th between the Colombian cities of Bogota and Medellin, is a source of inspiration for the initiative “Ciudanos y Movilidad” or “ Citizens and Mobility”. The group Clean Costa Rica...

    Brexit will have little impact on investments in Costa Rica

    Jeffrey Mountevans, Lord Mayor of London, spoke to La Republica about the possible implications Brexit will have in Costa Rica, as well as the investment options that exist for the country and British trade. This is the first time...

    Increased demand for intellectual property rights

    The increased innovation in intangibles in recent years has let to the demand for protection mechanisms called intellectual property rights.The brand name of a product, the patent of a drug, or the creation of a film are intangible assets that...

    Heart valve producing company sets sights on Costa Rica

    Costa Rica is the second largest exporting country of medical devices on the continent, so the leading producer in heart valves is going to put one of its factories here.We talked about this with Joshua Campos, Manager of Edwards Costa...

    The new face of Architecture

    How Green Technologies will shape the face of Costa RicaCosta Rica has announced that there will be an integration of Solar Energy into the country. And where there have been projects scattered throughout the past 80 years or so...

    Globally, mobile consumers check their phones over 80 billion times a day

    Additional highlights of the report include:Global mobile usage intensifies, fueled by increased device penetration. Smartphone and tablet penetration are all increasing, with wearables experiencing the highest growth rate with roughly 10 percent global penetration – nearly doubling ownership rates...

    Costa Rica got its first own space mission: Project Irazú

    What is Project Irazú?Project Irazú is a common project of the Central American Association for Aeronautics and Space (ACAE), and developed in conjunction with the Costa Rica Institute of Technology (TEC). The construction and setting of the satellite into...

    Uber and Toyota join forces so that drivers can lease vehicles

    New lease options would be available for the second half of the year, estimated the automaker.The auto giant Toyota said it is making a strategic investment in Uber and will offer auto leases to drivers that are working to...

    The Coming of Solar Energy to Costa Rica

    What is Solar Energy?Solar energy is gained by collecting sun-rays. As every form of life needs sunlight to survive and grow, it is the primary source of energy for plants, animals and human beings.The sun’s different heat causes...

    Franklin Chang Heads Fundraiser to Make Costa Rica a Developed Country

    Just a few days and roughly $2,000 remain for the fundraiser to meet it’s goal. Headed officially by the Estrategia Siglo XXI, the challenge hopes to be able to fund a variety of stimulating events, projects and studies in the...
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    The Manzanillo Tree: Common on Costa Rican Beaches, Be Very Careful With Its Poison

    If you plan to visit Manuel Antonio beach or other coastal beaches, it is crucial that you pay attention...
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