Tag: Family
Move Over Holiday Turkey; Venezuela Just Created the World’s Longest Hallaca
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Venezuela just attained a striking new Guinness record: world's largest hallaca, which is 120 meters long.
Amid some 300...
Families Can Have the Trip of a Lifetime in Costa Rica
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Costa Rica has been named several times as a perfect destination for family vacation packages. In fact, the...
New Program Gives Family Friendly Tourism in Costa Rica a Certified Seal of Approval
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Family vacation can be a hassle for parents and organizers if they do not know what their destination...
It’s Mustache Season! Ticos Unite for Prostate Cancer Awareness in ‘Movember’
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – If October is the month of the rose as a symbol against breast cancer, in November it’s growing a...
5 Expat Tax Topics You Probably Haven’t Heard About
Millions of Americans living abroad fail to file their US tax returns each year — in fact, nearly half of US expats are delinquent!...
Journalist Edgar Silva Receives Fond Farewells from Fans and Friends for His Retirement
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The former television anchor of Buen Día, Edgar Silva, used his Facebook profile to send a message of...
Costa Rica Takes the Next Big Step for Same-Sex Couples to Have Health Benefits
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – On Thursday, the Costa Rican Social Security board reviewed a comprehensive analysis of all the measures needed for...
Tortuguero: Pride, Community, and Paradise for Residents and Turtles Alike
Nestled in the Caribbean of Costa Rica is Tortuguero, a community used to living surrounded by fresh water, sea and natural wealth.
To get to...
Jump Start the Romance in Your Marriage With an Anniversary Getaway
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - We are living in a busy, hectic world. Even if you have a great relationship with your spouse,...
Martin Valverde Performing Two Shows in October at the National Theater
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The Costa Rican singer, Martin Valverde, returns to the country to offer Ticos two concerts in October.
The entertainer...
Perpetual Tourist? Overstayed Your Visa?
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Living and retiring in Costa Rica is attainable for just about anybody with a love of nature, a...
Costa Rican Clinics Developing Multiple Programs to Prevent and Assist Teenage Mothers
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Costa Rican Social Security along with cooperating medical facilities will be introducing a series of programs in regards...
Singer Luis Fonsi Tied the Knot for a Second Time
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi gave the "I do" a second time along with his partner, Agueda Lopez.
The...
Costa Rica Creates First Family Plan in Central America for Alzheimer’s Patients
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The country will have a national plan for Alzheimer's by next week, a disease that is increasing in...
35% of Individuals Have Debt in Collections – Is There Respite for the Delinquent?
According to a study of 7 million Americans by the Urban Institute, more than a third of the individuals are in trouble paying back...
Over 40 Costa Rican Indigenous Families Will Receive New Homes
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Some 41 families from different indigenous territories will get a new wooden house, thanks to the board of...
Costa Rican Chamber of Commerce Seeking Women Entrepreneur Nominations
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – All those women leaders and entrepreneurs who have excelled have until the 5th of September 2014 to be...
Sofia Vergara Launches New 'Vibrant and Sexy' Jewelry Line
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Colombian actress Sofia Vergara launched a jewelry line in partnership with US-based Kay Jewelers, which highlights the "cheerful,...
World Food Program Delivers Supplies to 46,000 Affected by the Drought in Nicaragua
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The World Food Programme (WFP) delivered food to 46,000 families affected by drought in Nicaragua.
The delivery was made...
Cruise Tips for Your Next Latin America Vacation
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – When you're trying to decide what type of vacation to take in Latin America, chances are that you're...
Traditional Costa Rican Dishes Make a Gluten-free Lifestyle Simple and Cheap
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Traditional dishes of Costa Rica are the perfect match for people who are gluten sensitive or celiac, since...
Costa Rican Census Shows Mom Earns Her Holiday Twice As Much As Dad
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Mothers are known to fulfill the traditional role of being the primary caretaker for family members, often limiting...
Top Three Medical Tourism Destinations for Costa Rican-Americans
Medical tourism from the United States has increased.
The top reasons?
Millions of Americans do not obtain a health insurance at all or their insurance...
500 Abused Children Rescued in Mexico
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Last week, the Army and the Federal Police of Mexico rescued more than 500 children who were in...
Costa Rica Aims to Have 100% Universal Health Coverage
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Health Ministry officials and representatives of the World Health Organization, discussed the coverage of the health system as...
Why Choose a Costa Rica Destination Wedding?
The trend in recent years with many soon-to-be married couples is to forgo the traditional large, expensive church wedding for an exotic wedding destination....
Perez Zeledon Honors Navas by Renaming the Stadium
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The municipal Stadium for Perez Zeledon will be called, henceforth, Keylor Navas Gamboa stadium.This tribute is for the beloved...
Central America Supports Obama’s Recent Immigration Collaboration Plans
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador applauded the announcement of U.S. President Barack Obama that he will take executive...
Costa Rica Infant Testing Best in Latin America With 29 Different Diseases Detectable
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Thanks to a test done with a drop of blood, Costa Rican health authorities can now detect up...
Costa Rica Psychological Service Rate Reduced to $15
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The Professional Association of Psychologists of Costa Rica (CPPCR) has lowered the minimum fees for payment of psychological services after...
Solis Celebrated Father's Day With His Dad and Daughter
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The President of Costa Rica, Luis Guillermo Solís, had lunch with his father, Freddy Solis Avendaño, to celebrate...
Costa Rica: Hot Zone for Celebrity Luxury Homes
In recent years, Costa Rica has experienced a boom in real estate and property investment from foreigners in this marvelous spot in Central America
Isla Tortuga – A Small Abundant Beach in the Gulf of Nicoya
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - White sand beaches, turquoise blue water and palm trees surrounding you...This pretty much describes what Isla Tortuga, in...
Investment in Paulownia Trees Could Assist Costa Rica’s Reforestation Efforts
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The paulownia tree, also called Royal Tree, Princess Tree or Empress Tree, is a deciduous species from the...
Hotel Victoriano: An Architectural Work of Art Close to the Border
For expats and visitors in Costa Rica who want to venture North, the Hotel Victoriano offers the perfect Nicaraguan getaway just across the border.
This...
Vamos a Turistear: Let’s Take a Trip to Costa Rica
The great recession in 2008 affected the market, including that of Costa Rica’s. The number of foreign tourists started to drop down. This hugely...
Costa Rica Defines Its National Food Security Policies
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The authorities of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) participate this week in the 33rd FAO Regional...
Family Adventure
Departure place: San Jose International Airport.
Trip duration: 10 days / 9 nights
Vacation theme: Nature and Adventure for the whole family
Number of tours: 4
Regions visited: 4
Inclusions of this vacation package:
Private...
Costa Rican student excelling in new country
By Zack Harold
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- It's not the slight Spanish accent that sets Valerie Chavez apart from her classmates.
It's that, just a year ago,...
Local groups help equip rehab facility in Costa Rica
When Pastor Dexter Lambert made his first mission trip to Costa Rica in May 2007, he was shocked by what he found.
Through a family...
