21 Families Touched By Death So Far This Semana Santa
During Semana Santa 2005, 30 people lost their lives. This year, the tally is at 21 and with still a few more days to go, authorities fear that their efforts may have been in vain.

Blind  Struggle Against Poverty
The Government of Costa Rica does not know how many poor families there are, where they live nor what they need to survive.

High Competitiveness
Costa Rica is third in Latin America and the Caribbean in the world 2005-2006 competitiveness ranking made by the World Economic Forum.

Hotel Punta Islita Honored as the Winner of the 2006 Investor in People Award
Hotel Punta Islita is thrilled to announce its selection as the winner of the 2006 Investor in People Award sponsored by the World Travel & Tourism Council.

Against the Manufacture of Arms
Costa Rica currently leads the fight against the manufacturing and trafficking of weapons within the Organization of American States (OAS). This is so because now Costa Rica is in charge of the office of the Inter American Convention in that area.