Italians Fugitives On Top List in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is not a haven only for Americans running away from justice, but according to the International Police - Interpol - Italians are on the top list of fugitives who come to Costa Rica to get away from the law in places like Rome, Bergamo, Milan, and Turin.

Lack of Approach Lighting System At Juan Santamaría Major Cause of Diverted Fligths
In a follow up to our story of Saturday "Why Airplanes Can't Land In Fog in San José", it appears the reason that most airliners cannot land at the Juan Santamaría International airport in fog is that the airport lacks a working Approach Lighting System (ALS).

Costa Rica First In Romantic Sites for Honeymoon
Let’s face it, getting married is exciting, crazy, fun and totally exhausting. So after a whirl of a day that is the culmination of months, perhaps years, of planning, it’s time for your long-awaited honeymoon.

ICE Union Says It Will Accept Referendum Vote
The union for the workers of the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) is getting ahead of its critics by reaffirming that it will respect the people's decision of the referendum vote on the Tratado de Libre Comercio (TLC) - free trade agreement with the United States.

The Coastal Challenge Opens Registration for Jan 27 - Feb 2
The Coastal Challenge, the World's Expedition Run, has officially opened registration for its fourth running, which is scheduled for January 27 to February 2, 2008. The event returns to the wild northwestern region of Costa Rica with a renewed emphasis on adventure and team running. Registration will be capped this year at 100 runners.

Costa Rica Downs Chile Ahead of Gold Cup
Costa Rica stepped up their preparations for the upcoming CONCACAF Gold Cup with a 2-0 victory over Chile on Saturday.