Tag: panama
Panama, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic Join Forces to Promote Trade
Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Panama, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic will meet in the new dialogue space called the "Caribbean Triangle" to...
Wingo Airlines Begins Operations on Its San José-Panama Route
Wingo Airlines successfully started the operation of its new route between San José and Panama this past June 25th. Aboard the company's Boeing 737-800...
Panama Launches Visa to Attract Traveler Digital Nomads
Panama’s government announced the launch of a new program called "Short-Stay Visa as a Remote Worker" (Teleworking), the objective of which is to stimulate...
An Earthquake Shakes The Capital Of Panama; No Damage Reported
An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 shook the capital of Panama in the early hours of this Saturday and scared many of its inhabitants. No damage was immediately reported
Costa Rica and Panama Among the Best Countries in Latin America for Foreign Investment
Chile ranks number 1 in Latin America as the country with the greatest potential to attract foreign investors, according to the Milken Institute's Global Opportunities Index 2021
Costa Rica is Years Ahead of Us, Panama Questions its Processes for Vaccination against...
In Panama, there are more and more voices that question the internal processes of buying vaccines and freezers for storing COVID-19 vaccines. And these...
A New Business Concept for Digital Nomads will Arrive in Panama
A new business concept will arrive in Panama, positioning the country as a pioneer in adopting leasing for "digital nomads." It is the MS...
The 5 Countries with the Best Medical Care in the World 2020
"The costs of healthcare can present such a challenge for many people that it becomes the single most important factor in choosing a retirement destination," says Dan Prescher, senior editor at International Living
Costa Rica Advances to Enter the “Global Entry Program of Trusted Travelers” of the...
Costa Rica formalized the process to be part of the "Global Entry Program of Trusted Travelers" of the US Customs and Border Protection Agency,...
Costa Rica and Panamá Will Host the Women's U20 Soccer World Cup
Recently, it was known through an official FIFA statement that the countries of Costa Rica and Panamá will host the “Women's U20
Species of Snake Previously Seen Only in Panama Spotted in Costa Rica
A new species of snake was identified in our country in recent weeks. It is the dwarf snake of Barbour (Trimetopon Barburi, Dipsadidae), which had only been seen previously in Panama
“Panama Stopover” Plans to Attract 125 Thousand Tourists per Year
Copa Airlines , el Fondo de Promoción Turística (PROMTUR) y la Autoridad de Turismo de Panamá (ATP) lanzan la campaña para promover el nuevo programa "Escala de Panamá", que buscará alentar a los más de 6 millones de pasajeros que viajan anualmente por Panamá , incluya en su itinerario una parada extendida en el país de hasta 7 días al momento de comprar el boleto, sin costo adicional en el pasaje aéreo. De esta manera, los turistas pueden disfrutar de 2 destinos por el precio de 1
Costa Rica Is the Most Exporting Country in Central America
The Presidents and Executive Directors of COEXPORT of El Salvador, AGEXPORT of Guatemala, FPX of Honduras, APEN of Nicaragua, CADEXCO of Costa Rica, APEX...
Intense Earthquake Shakes a Large Part of Costa Rica
Today, at 7:44 am, an intense earthquake shook much of the national territory of Costa Rica.
The tremor that, according to OVSICORI, had a 5.4,...
China Delivers Study to Panama for Train to the Border with Costa Rica
On Friday (yesterday), China gave Panama a feasibility study for the construction of a train line between the Panamanian capital and the border with...
Cleaning Beaches, Cities, and Rivers Gains Momentum in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama for...
Each year, the purpose for Costa Ricans to provide greater care to our planet gains more and more strength by the way 2019 began,...
China Will Deliver Feasibility Study on Train between Panama and Costa Rica
Chinese President Xi Jinping will hand over to his Panamanian counterpart Juan Carlos Varela during his visit to the country a feasibility study for...
Hurricane Alert on Panamá and Costa Rica
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) adverts the formation of a tropical depression very close to the Caribbean coast of Panama with an...
Hotel industry expects more than 3 million tourists in 2017
Have you ever seen everything that Costa Rica offers? The natural marvels such as Poas Volcano or Isla del Coco. Perhaps Playa Tamarindo or...
So You Didn’t Like the Results of the Election – Considering a Move?
Celebrities and many others are saying that they are now considering a move – to anywhere out of the United States in fact. There...
Strict control on southern border to stop illegal migrants
The Public Forces and Border Police are developing operations on the southern border to stop the entry of irregular migrants and apprehend those in...
Urban growth in San Jose, Costa Rica creates problems
Costa Rica and Panama recorded the most urban growth, product modernization, and productive transformation of their economy in the Central American region.
More than 70%...
Obama expands program for Central American refugees
President Barack Obama announced an expansion of the program for Central American refugees fleeing violence in their countries of origin. This happened on the...
Commission members will consider #PanamaPapers to identify loopholes that allow tax evasion in the...
The Legislature voted unanimously on Monday a motion to establish a special forum of deputies to study the implications of #PanamaPapers in Costa Rica.
The...
Costa Rica Faced Panama in Copa Caribe Rugby Tournament
Costa Rica rugby teams took on Panama in last Saturday’s Copa Caribe “Friendlies” tournament for men and women.
Whilst most of Costa Rica may have...
What Can Costa Rica Learn From Honduras About Renewable Energy?
Despite the fame Costa Rica gained at the beginning of this year for going 100+ days on completely renewable energy, Honduras is giving ticos...
Solar Energy Conference coming to Central America
More than 150 senior executives from 19 countries will convene this November to discuss the future solar energy in Central America and Colombia.
The conference,...
CONCACAF to Review Controversial Gold Cup Games
The historic game that ended in Panamanian punches left Mexico victorious… for now.
The 2015 Gold Cup has left many in outrage after questionable penalty...
Franklin Chang Pursues Pineapple Fuel Project
A project to generate hydrogen from pineapple waste headed by astronaut Franklin Chang is pending with the Ministry of Science and Technology (MICITT), but...
Chang Holds Press Conference Regarding His Break With Recope for the Costa Rica Hydrogen...
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - On Wednesday, Dr. Franklin Chang announced that his company Ad Astra Rocket was ending their relationship with the...
Global Peace Index Ranks Costa Rica as the Fourth Safest Country in Latin America
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Costa Rica was named the fourth safest country in Latin America and the Caribbean, according to the Global Peace...
Minimum Wage in Costa Rica Rose a Moderate 2.7% During 2014
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The minimum wage in Costa Rica grew moderately during 2014 compared to other Latin American countries.
Wages rose 2.7...
Need a Caffeine Fix? New Starbucks are Popping Up All Over the Greater San...
The Costa Rica News (TCRN)- For Starbucks, Costa Rica has become an increasingly promising market, so much so that they have plans to open...
2014 Costa Rica Stats: Latin America Invested Almost Twice as Much Money in the...
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Of the total Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) received by Costa Rica during 2013, one-third now comes from Latin...
Cyclists Take Over the Caribbean; Tico Dominates During the First Leg of the Tour...
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Costa Rican cyclist, Ronald Araya, won the first stage of the 50th International Tour of Costa Rica with...
The Revamp Continues: First of 16 Panama Canal Gates Ready for Installation
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The European consortium that is building the locks for the Panama Canal expansion is about to undertake the...
Many People Had a Rude Awakening This Morning Thanks to a 6.8 Quake in...
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - As a followup to Saturday's 6.0 earthquake, residents in the Southern Pacific near the Panama and Costa Rica...
Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific Rocked by a 6.0 Earthquake
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - A 6.0 earthquake shook the southern part of Costa Rica and the Panama border yesterday. Luckily no damage...
Start Watching for Costa Rica’s New National Airline Coming in 2015
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The new national airline, Air Costa Rica, will be certified to begin operations in the country in the...
Check Your Household Cleaners; Panama Just Banned the Use of Nonylphenol Due to Health...
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Health authorities in Panama have banned the use and sale of any cleaning product containing the substance nonylphenol,...
