Mrs. World Costa Rica Crowned In Error
The celebrations and happiness last only four minutes. That is when the angel of happiness that had just crowned Mrs. Costa Rica Andrea Bermúdez Mrs. of the World, fell in disgrace and tears, as organizers corrected their mistake.

Tourists Chip In
Every tourist visiting Tamarindo Beach, on the Costa Rica Northwest Pacific, is donating us$1 per night spent there in order to promote the protection of the environment in the area.

Costa Rican Sportsbook Taking Bets On Skyrocketing US Gas Prices
An online oddmaker YouWager.com, a First Fidelity sportsbook based in Costa Rica, is letting Americans bet on rising gasoline prices.

State Institution Heads Ready For the Change
In a little over a week many heads of public institutions like the Instituto Costarricense Electricidad (ICE), the Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS), RECOPE, JAPDEVA, Acueductos y Alcantarillados (AyA), and INS will be leaving their post and going back to their old jobs, where they will be making a lot more money than for the last four years.