Arias First, Participation Low in Costa Rica
Former president and Nobel prize winner, Óscar Arias Sánchez, is the most popular presidential candidate in Costa Rica, according to a poll by Borge y Asociados published in the Spanish language daily Diario Extra.

Spanish Auto Manufacturer To Start Operations in Costa Rica
Costa Rica could soon be home of a car assembly plant, confirmed by the Spanish auto manufacturer Santana Motor. The production line would be for an  "all terrain" vehicle.

Commuter Train Free on Tuesdays and Thursdays
On November 11, the Tren Urbano - commuter train - started charging a fare of ¢300 colones to passengers for a trip from Pavas to the West and San Pedro to the East, this after almost a month of free service, as the Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles (Incofer) was waiting on the fare approval by the Autoridad Reguladora de Servcision Públicos (Aresep).

For Escazu Costa Rica, Christmas Won't Be Merry with Jean Lafleur
In the postcard-perfect town of Escazu, Costa Rica, all some residents want for Christmas is an end of party boy Canadian Jean Lafleur in their midst.

Poker Industry Conference to Be Held December 3-4, 2005 in Costa Rica
Ticonderoga Ventures, Inc. announces a Poker Industry Convention and Expo that will be held the weekend of December 3-4, 2005 in Costa Rica at the Barcelé San José Palacio.