Costa Rican private enterprises and state institutions launch Costa Rica Propone.
The new initiative is oriented towards the organization of data regarding the 81 cantons. It consists on the use of an Social Progress Index (IPS on the Spanish abbreviation...
The Butterfly Conservatory offers a beautiful alternative activity for cloudy days in La Fortuna.
Not many people have the luck to see the majestic appearance of the Arenal volcano straight as they arrive in La Fortuna… or when they wake...
Educational retreats are a great way to extend the magic of Envision.
Envision Festival, the world-recognized festival that leaves you, the environment and the surrounding community in a better condition each year. With yoga, music and plenty of workshops —...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) proposes improved relations with Costa Rica.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, United Arab Emirates minister of foreign affairs and son of UAE’s late founder, recently visited Costa Rican president Luis Guillermo Solis to discuss...
Forget the chocolates, and set aside the stuffed teddy bears.
Arte Primitivo is offering a Valentine’s Day special for a gift we know you won’t forget.
From 10am to at least 9pm on February 13, the parlor — listed previously on...
From Lincoln's signature to a piece of the Berlin Wall, what will you discover in the "Yellow House"?
The beautiful Casa Amarilla, located just north of Parque España, has long been a point of interest for giving directions or taking...
Get your party shoes on!
The second month of 2016 has plenty of exciting events to get you moving. Whether you’re a music, wine or dancing fan, there’s bound to be a festival for you.
ColorFest
PUNTARENAS, February 11-13: Each year Puntarenas...
President Solis takes new action to protect sharks in Costa Rica.
A week ago, Costa Rica’s President Luis Guillermo Solís was named “Shark Enemy of the Year” by Sharkproject International. Now, the president is fighting to change his reputation.
Supporting the...
The UN General Assembly will hold a Special Session (UNGASS) on the world drug problem in April 2016 with a view to achieving the goal of “a better tomorrow for world’s youth."
In preparation of this session, the International Narcotics...
U.S. Expats owing more than $50,000 in taxes may soon find themselves without a passport.
On December 4, 2015 U.S. law officials snuck in legislation allowing U.S. expats and travelers to lose their passport privileges for having overdue taxes.
The law...
