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2016 World Surfing Games to be held in Jaco this weekend
The 2016 INS ISA World Surfing Games is an Olympic style team competition that gathers National Delegations from around the world. Each team can field up to four men and two women. The surfers compete for individual medals and...
Money
Low prices propel growth in domestic flights
There has been a growth in the number of passengers taking domestic flights because of the reduction of prices through promotions, the incorporation of daily flights, and a wider variety of destinations.About 220,000 people were transported during 2015 to...
Money
Brexit will lead to new business opportunities in Costa Rica
A referendum was held on the 23rd of June to decide whether the United Kingdom should leave - Brexit - or remain in the European Union. Leave won by 52% to 48%. The referendum turnout was 71.8%, with more...
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Tomorrow! Make the pilgrimage to Cartago
Every August 2nd, thousands of Costa Ricans make a pilgrimage to Cartago, east of San Jose. They go to see the beautiful Basílica Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles and pray to the Virgen de los Ángeles, the patron saint of...
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If Poker And eSports Had a Fight – Which One Would Win?
Once upon not very long ago, poker was something played only in casinos and seedy backrooms, while eSports was a twinkle in the eye of the internet. Today, they both stand as heavyweights in the online gaming arena and...
Money
If inflation is at zero, why is there not enough money?
Costa Rica has gone twelve consecutive months with an inflation whose interannual variation is negative.This has had repercussion on wage increases, which have remained practically at zero.Inflation is measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), managed by the National Institute of...
Environment
El Nino has ended, but La Nina could return this year
Since 2015, the weather phenomenon El Nino has caused floods and droughts around the world. It ended in May of this year, but La Nina, the reverse phenomenon, could manifest itself again in the third quarter of 2016, according...
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Animal Rights Law Passes in Costa Rica
After being stalled in Costa Rica's legislative assembly for months an animal welfare bill has finally been passed by President Solís' administration. Up until now, animal abuse was only considered a minor offense in Costa Rica and anyone found...
Money
52% of Ticos prefer red taxis over Uber
Red taxis are still preferred by the majority of Costa Ricans over Uber, the ride-hailing service application. Uber's service and way of operating has gained great popularity since then. This information was revealed by a survey developed by the Interdisciplinary...
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Costa Rica among countries that top regional growth
Regional growth will be led by Dominican Republic (6.0%), Panama (5.9%), Nicaragua and Bolivia (4.5%), and Costa Rica (4.3%) at the end of the year, according to the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean.ECLAC released its economic...
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The Privilege and Responsibility of Being a Father or Mother in Costa Rica
On my way home, I came across a simple phrase stuck on a car bumper, but it left a...