Ten Years Later, Intel Continues As A Positive Impact in Costa Rica
A decade ago, Costa Rica opened its doors to the giant microchip manufacturer Intel, attracting one of the most powerful companies in the world to locate in La Ribera de Belén. And according to figures by the Ministerio de Comercio Exterior (Comex), the move paid off.

Costa Rica Presents Desired Location for Affordable Second Homes in Foreign Lands
Many Americans seeking a second home are turning to Costa Rica. Known for tropical animals and exotic landscapes, Costa Rica beach properties are an ideal setting for a second home.

Costa Rica Still Wonders About TLC
Many adults in Costa Rica believe their lawmakers should endorse a pending commercial agreement, according to a poll by Universidad de Costa Rica.

Used Newspaper Transformed Into Handicrafts By Women in Rural Communities
Who says that newspapers are only for reading and then to the trash can? A group of women in Trinidad, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí, disagreed and set out to prove it.

Higher Gasoline Prices Around the Corner
Get ready to loosen the purse strings a litte more as another round of gasoline price hikes is on the way.

No Water For 8 Hours Today
If you live in the areas of Alajuelita, Escazú, Desamparados and Santa Ana, get out a bucket and fill it with water before 10:00am today, as the Acueductos y Alcantarillados (AyA) - water and sewer utility - said it will shut off water completely to those communities until 6:00pm.

No Line Ups At Drivers Licensing Office
Need to renew or obtain your driver's license? This is a good week for it, as the office of the drivers license department of the Ministerio de Obras Pública y Transportes (MOPT) in San José is practically empty in the days before Semana Santa.