Pay Only What is Stated On the Menu!
If you have felt cheated when it comes time to pay your restaurant, as the final bill is different from the prices on the menu, mainly due that the sales tax and service charge added at the time of paying, you are in your right to pay only the price quoted on the menu.

Costa Ricans in Favour of TLC
Many Costa Ricans support the signing of the Tratado de Libre Comercio (TLC) - free trade agreement with the United States, according to a poll by CID-Gallup.

Referendum To Be Held on September 23rd
The Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones (TSE) has set a date of Sunday 23 September, as the day that Costa Ricans get to vote on the Tratado de Libre Comercio (TLC) - free trade agreement with the United States, Central America and the Dominican Republic.

Alterra to Continue With Lawsuit Against Government
Costa Rica's Juan Santamaría (San José) international airport concessionaire Alterra Partners has decided to continue with a lawsuit against the government, Alterra director Mónica Nagel said.

Taxi Strike Planned For Next Week Called Off
The planned taxi strike for next Tuesday was called off yesterday after representatives for the taxi drivers met with the ministra de Obras Públicas y Transportes (MOPT), Karla González.