Costa Rica says it will not protect any shark species of “commercial interest”
In a move that is being condemned by numerous conservation groups, the government of Costa Rican president, Luis Guillermo Solis has promised the commercial fishing sector that it will…
Libertarian lawmakers present bill to reform Costa Rica’s property tax
Libertarian Movement (ML) lawmakers in Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly presented a bill last week that would reform the country’s property tax.…
Motorcyclists account for largest percentage of Costa Rica’s road deaths so far this year
Motorcyclists have accounted for the largest number of deaths on Costa Rica’s roads so far this year, according to data recently released by transit officials.…
Is the Arenal Volcano waking from its slumber?
Visitors and residents near the Arenal Volcano have reported seeing plumes of “smoke” rising from the volcano in recent days, sparking fear – or better, hope on the part of…
Burger King closes all 29 of its Costa Rica locations, leaving hundreds unemployed
BK Centroamérica, the company that operated the Burger King franchise in Costa Rica, announced on Monday the total closure of its operations in Costa Rica and the closing of all…
Tourism institute hopes to boost weak domestic tourism
The Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) launched on Friday this season’s “Vamos a Turistear!” campaign for the fourth consecutive year in hopes of boosting weak domestic tourism.…
Costa Rica amongst 10 worst countries in which to drive: Waze
The people behind popular traffic app Waze recently evaluated the driving experience of 50 million users in 32 countries and 167 metro areas around the globe to create what they…
Driver caught carrying $17,000 in cash sentenced to 10 years in prison
The driver, Jairo Esquivel, was arrested in November 2014 at the Peñas Blancas border crossing with Nicaragua after police discovered US $17,700 in cash hidden in the cab of his…
