Tag: Alternative
Google Map Functions You Probably Did Not Know
Many times we use the available technology but, actually, we do not take all the advantages that we could. Why does this happen? Most...
The Benefits of Acupuncture
For those new to alternative medicinal practices, acupuncture is often considered one of the more taboo methods of treating back and neck pain. The...
Why tea is a healthier alternative to natural energy than coffee
All over the world people seek ways to "hack" their internal energy system. Some people turn to soda drinks like Coca Cola or Pepsi...
What is Rapé?
Rapé is a shamanic alternative medicinal practice that has been used in the Amazon Basin for centuries and makes up an essential part of...
The Complete Guide To: Costa Rica
The name means 'rich coast', and this stretch of Central America is just that, with hot springs and cloud forest, jungle and volcanoes. This...
Costa Rica Highlighted as a Prime Location for International Arbitration
The strategic position of the country, being a neutral nation and its interest in resolving conflicts are some of the features that make Costa...
The Pilgrimage to Uvita Has Begun: This Picture Perfectly Captures the Envision Festival Vibe
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Great events cast their shadows long before the show begins, and Envision 2015 is no exception. One-by-one a crowd...
Never Get Stuck in Traffic or Lost Again in Costa Rica Thanks to This...
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Everybody knows about this little problem in Costa Rica: There are hardly any street names or addresses. Finally a...
Looking for Paradise Without the Price Tag? Costa Rica’s Near-Beach Properties are the...
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - With well over 300 listed beaches in Costa Rica, this small country has become world renowned as a place that delivers an authentic tropical beach lifestyle
Costa Rica Bullfights: The Funniest and Most Entertaining Tico Festival Tradition
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Most people are familiar with the renowned Running of the Bulls festival that takes place in Pamplona, Spain;...
Need the Perfect Gift? New ‘100% Made in Costa Rica’ E-store Gives Entrepreneurs a...
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Clothing, housewares, accessories, crafts, are just a few of the 100% Costa Rica-made products that can be acquired...
Deepak Chopra Brings His Insight to Costa Rica
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The doctor, Indian writer and speaker, Deepak Chopra, who is noted for his studies on spirituality and the power of...
Eco Festival in Chachagua Celebrates Community, Nature, and Music
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Starting yesterday and going through the weekend, the Chachagua community located in the district of Peñas Blancas de...
Start a Savings Account at Banco Popular with Only 10,000 Colones
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Banco Popular announced a new savings plan that can be opened with only 10,000 colones.
According to Victor Rodriguez,...
Costa Rican Organizations Look to Solar Panels to Reduce Energy Bills
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Members of the Chamber of Industries of Costa Rica (ICRC) attended the Congress on Photovoltaic Solar Energy which seeks to...
University Gray Water Recycling Project Could Solve Many Drought Issues
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Drought and water shortages are factors that affect neighboring communities in Guanacaste and the Greater Metropolitan Area. Among those...
New Bill Seeks to Eliminate Dividend Taxes for Costa Rican Corporations
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Deputy Otto Guevara Guth introduced the legislative bill No. 19,274, entitled: "Elimination of Tax on Dividends" which aims...
New ‘Green’ Loan Allows Ticos to Make Environmentally Friendly Upgrades
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The People's Bank and Community Development are offering a new loan for converting homes and businesses to increase...
Art Lovers Unite Tomorrow in San Jose
Art lovers will have an alternative night with the Art City Tour 2014
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Art lovers will have an alternative...
Big Energy Users in Costa Rica are Outraged They Will Pay More Over the...
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The decision of the government of the Republic not to proceed with a reduction in the price of...
Solis Demands Explanation From ARESEP for High Gas Prices
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Due to the constant increases in the price of gasoline that have been adopted in at least the past...
Beyond Costa Rica Guidebooks: Cacao Ceremonies for Spiritual Tourism
Costa Rica is renowned for its adventure tourism, from skydiving to zip lining to scuba diving. What many people don’t realize is that in...
Banco Popular Selling Homes at 50% Discount All Over Costa Rica
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The People's Bank and Community Development announced it will sell 775 properties across the country, which will have...
‘Happy Life Years’; Costa Rica Outscores U.S.
Quality-of-life in nations is measured using an index of 'Happy Life Years', developed at Erasmus University Rotterdam in The Netherlands. This index combines average...
Wind Power in Costa Rica
Inaugurated the first phase of wind farm in Guanacaste which began operating 30 of the 55 turbines that make up the wind farm. For...
Costa Rica Set to Launch Biofuel Cooperative
The Biofuel business globally is booming, in Costa Rica it is exploding.
The world has moved, by necessity, into a new era of alternative...
Carbon Controversies in Costa Rica
Does the Model Central American Country Live Up to its Big Green Reputation, Particularly When It Comes to Climate Control? Everyone needs something to...
HSA Clearing Corp Announces Costa Rican Medical Care
Working with the finest private hospitals and physicians in Costa Rica, Costa Rican Medical Care will help people save hundreds if not thousands of...
Costa Rica’s first Jatropha Conference
On April 1st – 4rd 2009 the Costa Rican central pacific region hosted the Jatropha Harvest Experience Costa Rica 2009, a first of its...
Costa Rica Promotes Greener Air Travel
Costa Rica is hoping for a big jump in its Clean Trips (Viajes Limpios) programme, which allows air passengers to offset the climate-changing gas...
Medical Tourism and Healthcare in Costa Rica: Part II
Why would someone from a developed country like the U.S. or Canada go to a developing country like Costa Rica for medical care?
There are...
Air New Zealand Flies on Engine With Jatropha Biofuel Blend
By James Kanter The New York Times
Some in the aviation industry say they could one day be flying the biggest jets across the planet...
Costa Rica takes leading role in Biofuels
The Costa Rica Seed Company has achieved great success in 2008 and has established themselves as Jatropha Biofuel leaders in North & Central America.
The...
