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Have you ever dreamt of retiring in Costa Rica?You're not alone.According to International Living's 2015 Retirement Index, its one of the top five retirement dream locations in the entire world.Retirement is the ultimate and well-deserved prize for those who have worked...

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Today Costa Rican weather authorities issued a warning that strong winds are creating choppy seas in the North Pacific and the Caribbean.According to the Ocean Information Module (MIO) of the University of Costa Rica (UCR), the combination...

Southwest Airlines had a surprising and adorable stowaway on a flight going from Costa Rica to Houston earlier this month.A young squirrel managed to safely make the four hour journey to George Bush International Airport, where he was discovered...

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The Minister of Environment and Energy (MINAE), Edgar Gutiérrez, acknowledged to ADN Radio 90.7 FM how difficult it has been to lower electricity rates as promised in his campaign.The high cost of electricity...

Costa Rican, architect Diego Van Der Laat, was recognized by the American Journal Complex, highlighting him as a worldwide innovator for the urban environment.Diego Van Der Latt is one of the rising stars in Latin America. Van Der Laat,...

A new regulation that would extend the expiry date of cement (currently set at 45 days) will allow importing and selling cement at 20 percent below current prices, said the JCB Group and a member of Cementos Sinocem, Juan...

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - After an intense discussion and amid doubts from some lawmakers, Congress approved a loan for $395 million with China to expand Route 32, the main highway to Limon.With 46 votes in favor, 6...

The strategic position of the country, being a neutral nation and its interest in resolving conflicts are some of the features that make Costa Rica a good destination for international arbitration.This was determined on the program Nuestra Voz by...

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The Costa Rica government has expressed concern about recent events in Venezuela, calling for dialogue where "democratic balances" are guaranteed.The Costa Rican Foreign Ministry said in a statement that they are deeply concerned about...

Canadian expat Ryan Piercy is safe and sound in his San Jose home after he was reported missing for the last month when his car was found abandoned with the engine running on the side of Route 32.According to the...