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2nd-Dose Vaccination against Papilloma to Be Given in December 2019

Starting on December 3rd, 2019, Costa Rican parents should take their girls to whom the 1st dose of Papilloma vaccine

Costa Rica Celebrates Its Free and Compulsory Primary Education System

On November 10th, 1942 the “Costa Rican School Day” was decreed. This day is considered auspicious to remember the purposes of Costa Rican education founding principles that begin with the following: “Every inhabitant of the Republic has the right to education and the State has the obligation to try to offer it in the widest and most appropriate way”

Officials From 34 Countries Attended Forum on Sustainable Agriculture

Costa Rica hosted a meeting of agricultural leaders from 34 countries of the American continent, in which they discussed how to achieve a balance between productivity and the conservation of natural resources

How to organize marketing support for your business

Marketing plays a significant role in the world today. Economy and business rest on ethical marketing and advertising

What Do Zarcero in Costa Rica and Edward Scissorhands Have in Common?

The scenic town of “Zarcero” sits on the highlands of San José north of San Ramón in the Cordillera Central

Costa Rican Deputies Pass Bill to Regulate Single-Use Plastics

With the vote of 39 deputies, the N° 20,985 file that regulates the use of single-use plastics became a Law of the Republic of Costa Rica. This initiative was undervalued by some sectors as a step forward in the defense...

The Costa Rican Health System: Among the Best in the World

The Costa Rican Health System has a very high-efficiency level compared to health systems in other countries. Proof of this, the elevated statistical number of positive health results of our citizens attended both public and private health centers. Our country's...

Protecting the Ecological Health Status of Cocos Islands

As citizens, we mostly know the value of our natural resources, but most of the time we do not know the actual status of these possessions. This is happening with the Protected Areas of Cocos Islands, mainly their reefs. Cocos...

The Costa Rican “Mascarada”, A Very Traditional And Popular Festivity

The National Masquerade Day of Costa Rica is the holiday where both children and adults are chased by a giant devil. It is celebrated with the Pisuicas, the Llorona, the Segua and other legendary characters

Costa Rica Must Call On the Government of Chile for Moderation or Sus-pend Its Participation in COP25

As announced in The Costa Rica News (TCRN) a few days ago, COP25 would be taking place in Chile to discuss the appropriate issues regarding climate change. However, it is being proposed from the Ecological Federation (FECON) that the activity (UN Conference on Climate Change - COP25) must be carried out within a framework of total respect for Human Rights; the same office of the United Nations High Commissioner has pointed out since 2014, the inescapable relationship between the Climate discussion and Human Rights
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Modern Tourist Pier Begins Operations on San Lucas Island to Improve the Visitor Experience

Isla San Lucas National Park is one of the most attractive, emblematic, and historic tourist destinations in Costa Rica—a...