Tourist Police to receive CRC 350 million for more equipment, training
Email this page January 25th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) The Ministry of Public Security and the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) renewed a cooperation agreement for five years, which aims to further…
Government to promote “green,” electric taxis as part of initiative
Email this page January 25th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) The Costa Rican government is launching what it calls its “Green Taxis” initiative, under which at least 200 taxi drivers may get the…
Walmart in Tibas to open today
Email this page January 25th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Walmart will open its eighth store in Costa Rica today, located in front of the “Pops” ice cream store in Tibas. The…
3.5-magnitude quake rattles Cartago early this morning after 5.2 Orotina quake yesterday
Email this page January 25th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) An earthquake measuring 3.5 magnitude with its epicenter at Guarco de Cartago was felt this morning at 12:40 am. The Volcanological and…
1,412 Billfish in three days!
Email this page A Fish out of Water Friday, January 25th, 2013 For the past month, sportfishing off Costa Rica’s Central and South Pacific coasts has been excellent, the Central…
Another pair of 4+ magnitude earthquakes rock Costa Rica
Email this page January 23rd, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) A second pair of earthquakes shook Costa Rica yesterday; just three days after a pair of 4+ magnitude earthquakes were felt on Saturday,…
Groups say the fight against Monsanto GMO’s is not over
Email this page January 23rd, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Although authorities have approved the planting of Monsanto’s genetically modified corn in Costa Rica, environmentalists say they have not given up, but rather…
Local newspaper, Diario Extra must pay legislator $40k
Email this page January 23rd, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) The San Jose Penal Court sentenced local newspaper, Diario Extra on Friday, over a story the newspaper published concerning legislator Victor Hugo Viquez.…
