Nearly half of Costa Ricans believe home ownership out of reach
Email this page August 26th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) A recent study reveals that 48.9% of Costa Ricans believe that home ownership is out of reach, believing they have little or no…
First ICE, now Movistar billing for Internet based on consumption
Email this page August 13th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Movistar has announced that it will begin charging for its 3G Internet service based on the amount of data consumed, rather than speed. …
Costa Rica bans shrimp trawling
Email this page August 8th, 2013 (InsideCostRica.com) Costa Rica’s Constitutional Court (Sala IV) has declared the practice of shrimp trawling unconstitutional, based on “extensive” scientific studies that indicate the practice…
Chuck E. Cheese to open three locations in Costa Rica
Email this page August 8th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Chuck E Cheese, the U.S. franchise that combines pizza along with scores of games for children, will be arriving in Costa Rica soon.…
Chris Gardner, portrayed by Will Smith in “The Pursuit of Happyness,” will speak to CR entrepreneurs
Email this page August 7th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Chris Gardner, the rags-to-riches entrepreneur, investor, stockbroker, author and motivational speaker, will hold a lecture at the Pedregal Event Center on August 28th.…
Vacation rentals will have to pay equal taxes and fees as hotels
Email this page August 5th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Private homes and condominiums that are rented as vacation homes will have to begin paying the same taxes and fees as are imposed…
BCR rated ‘investment grade’ by Moody’s
Email this page July 30th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Rating agency Moody’s has given a rating of “baa3” to Banco de Costa Rica (BCR), which is considered ‘investment grade.’ The rating…
Region: Cuba looks to attract medical tourism
Email this page by Rigoberto DIAZ HAVANA, July 30, 2013 (AFP) – Football legend Diego Maradona blazed a path for Cuba to become a medical tourism destination when he…
