Money
Central Bank of Costa Rica Wants to Apply the Same US Dollar Exchange Rate for All Customers
The Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) wants that when financial entities sell or buy US dollars from the public, they apply the same exchange rate to their clients, regardless of the volume of money that is going to...
Culture & Lifestyle
Costa Rica’s Farmers Conmemoration Day
Every 15th of May in Costa Rica is celebrated the day of the farmer, to pay tribute to all those women and men who daily work the land of their country to bring food to all its population.Agriculture in...
Environment
Fifco Aspires to Be the First “Positive Water” Company in Costa Rica
Florida Ice and Farm Company (Fifco), through its Florida Bebidas division, became the 1st company to be "Neutral Water" in Central America in 2012, by efficiently using this resource to produce its products.Having this goal fulfilled, although ambitious, is...
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Costa Rica Disregards Venezuela’s Presidential Election
The Costa Rican Chancellery disregards the legitimacy of the presidential election that took place last Sunday in Venezuela, in which President Nicolás Maduro achieved re-election by, hypothetically, obtaining 68% of the votes cast.The Foreign Affairs Ministry considers that this...
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Attention! These are the Road Closures for the San José Marathon
From 4 am on this Sunday and until noon, the national authorities will have a complete closure of roads in San José downtown. This is due to the 2nd edition of the San José Marathon, an event that will...
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Costa Rican Researchers Discover Parasitical Agents in Giraffes
2 veterinarians and one biologist conducted a study on parasitical agents in giraffes, in which 2 new agents never before described worldwide were detected. According to Esteban Palacios, veterinarian and part of the research group, the study was done...
Environment
Carlos Alvarado Announced a Ban on Fossil Fuels in Costa Rica
Last Wednesday, May 16th, 2018, Costa Rica’s new president Carlos Alvarado announced a ban on the use of fossil fuels, according to Telesur TV news report.During his 2nd official speech, at the “Plaza de la Democracia” in San José,...
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“Volaris Costa Rica” Already Arrives in 3 Cities in the United States
With the start of flights to Washington DC, the airline "Volaris Costa Rica" yesterday added its 3rd destination in the United States (US). Along the route, the company offers tickets to Los Angeles and New York, based on its...
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Taking a Look at the State of Costa Rica’s Real Estate Market
Taking a Look at the State of Costa Rica’s Real Estate MarketCosta Rica is known the world over as a major ecotourism destination. It is also famous for its pleasant climate and relatively untouched beaches. The country also lures...
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Costa Rica Will Host Next Regional Skating Tournament
4 years after organizing a Central American tournament, the Costa Rican skating will host on this occasion the Central American and Caribbean Skating Tournament in its modalities of speed and Roller Derby or team contact. This was made known...
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Noble Homeland, Your Beautiful Flag: The Meaning Behind Costa Rica’s National Anthem
Costa Rica’s national anthem, Himno Nacional de Costa Rica, is more than a ceremonial tune—it’s a lyrical embodiment of...