The Judiciary Investigative Police in Costa Rica (OIJ) requires the help of the public with providing any information they may have on the whereabouts of Italian businessman Stefano Calandrelli. Calandrelli has lived in Costa Rica for several years, he owned a chain of Italian restaurants and was once married to presenter and sports journalist Adriana Duran. According to OIJ, the 51-year-o...

Ramadan Mubarak roughly translates into “Happy Ramadan”. The Islamic holy month of Ramadan officially begins this May 17 and will extend through June 14, this important event is also observed by the Muslim community in Costa Rica. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, a practice that allows them to understand the suffering of others. Fasting is obligatory for adults...

According to the timeline given by the construction company in charge of the works at the new Quepos aerodrome, the new landing strip will be ready by the end of July this year. On May 18, 2018 the General Directorate of Civil Aviation will take possession of the land that will be used for the second stage of the aerodrome, and therefore on May 19 the work will commence to build the Domestic Te...

Press Release Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has reached an academic partnership agreement with the University of Costa Rica (UCR). The new five-year partnership with UCR, coupled with the current faculty-led travel study programs through Central American Mission Programs (CAMP), provide new opportunities for collaborative engagement in fields like pharmacy, dental medicine, nursing ...

The Judiciary Investigative Police in Costa Rica (OIJ) requires the help of the public with providing any information they may have on the whereabouts of Canadian citizen James Hogg. According to the information provided, Hogg is an expat living in the area of Quepos, Puntarenas area and was last seen last this past December. He is 70 years of age. If you have any information please call: 800-...

The Juan Santamaria International Airport became the first airport in Central America to get the Airport Carbon Accreditation in Mapping level, which is awarded by the Airports Council International and ratifying the commitment of the airport administrator, AERIS, with Costa Rica and the environment. “The Airport Carbon Accreditation is empowering Airports’ efforts to make further strides in ma...

A lot has been said about the cost of living in Costa Rica, and for the most part we can safely say that you can save money on  services such as medical and dental care as well as real estate for example, but you will spend a lot more on other commodities such as clothes, cars and electronics. In Costa Rica your lifestyle has a big influence in how much you spend on a month to month basis. A da...

The Danish company, Coloplast, which belongs to the ostomy and continence Life Sciences sector, chose Cartago, Costa Rica as the location where it will construct a manufacturing plant for medical devices, the first one of its kind in the American continent. Coloplast will begin its operations in a temporary plant located in the La Lima Free Zone, where the first group of 100 Costa Ricans will b...

Cayuga Collection Hotel Chain was one of the winners of the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards in the category People Award. “Cayuga Collection of Sustainable Luxury Hotels and Lodges, Costa Rica Hotel management company Cayuga runs nine sustainable luxury hotels and lodges in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama, only working with projects that share its vision of responsible tourism and are 100% commit...

Salt takes a whole new meaning for Salt Traders Costa Rica, a small company located in Santa Ana and which started out as an entrepreneurship in the University of Costa Rica by Russell Davis and Adrian Arroyo. “For some time now my fascination for salt and cooking was growing, and I presented my class with the idea of creating the first Costa Rican brand specialized in sea salt”, explained Arro...

“La Sele” de Costa Rica, the national soccer team, already defined the list of players that will be part of the Russia World Cup; the information was shared today in a press conference by head coach Oscar Ramirez. Although the majority of the names were already expected to be part of the list since they were regular figures during the classification phase, there were a few surprises. Goal ke...

The Costa Rica Supreme Electoral Court (TSE in Spanish) announced this Monday that citizens will now be able to change their name according to their gender identity and it will be shown this way in their ID cards. The decision was made in session number 49-2018 in which the members of the TSE analyzed the advisory opinions given by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights regarding gay marriage...

In his last days as President of Costa Rica, Luis Guillermo Solis signed at the beginning of May, an executive decree to declare the Hammerhead Shark Sanctuary of Golfo Dulce, a critical nursery habitat for the Scalloped Hammerhead, a shark that is listed as Endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. “This Shark Sanctuary designation ...

The Costa Rican government confirmed this Monday morning that several of their websites were hacked in an attack that apparently started on Sunday. All sites hacked have the extension go.cr and the total number of pages affected has not yet been confirmed. Some of the websites are already reestablished and working normally while others such as the pages of the municipalities of Puntarenas, Mati...

The Costa Rica Classic, stop of the PGA Tour Latin America, came to an end after four days of competition; it was Tyson Alexander from the United States that took the first place in the international tournament. In fact, Alexander, Chris Killmer and Eric Steger all three from the United States, finished the competition in a tie (-18); in order to define who the winner of the event was, they ha...

“Costa Rica expresses its solidarity to Nicaragua and regrets the events that have caused the loss of human lives which harm fundamental aspects related to the dignity and physical security of the people”, this is part of the statement made by the Costa Rican Ministry of Foreign Affairs in relation to the tension and violence that Nicaragua has lived in over the past three weeks. “Costa Rica su...

Several companies in Costa Rica appear in the “Great Place to Work in Central America 2018”ranking. This is a ranking created  by the Great Place to Work Institute Central America and the Caribbean, an institute of investigation, research, training and assessment that recognizes the efforts of organizations working under their own model of culture and organizational climate. The list obtained i...

The second edition of the cycling event “La Etapa Costa Rica by Le Tour de France” which is scheduled to take place June 3 continues its registration process. La Etapa Costa Rica is an event open to all those amateur cyclists that want to experience a professional cycling event. This year’s ambassador will be former Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador, also known as “El Pistolero” who won the T...

Costa Rica’s Attorney General of the Republic (Procuraduría General) responded yesterday to the questions set out by the Constitutional Chamber (Sala IV) on whether or not the advisory opinions given by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights are binding regarding gay marriage. The Constitutional Chamber submitted the consultation to the Attorney General of the Republic regarding an unconstitu...

The Ministry of Security organized  a police operation on Friday involving over 600 officers in different areas of the country with the purpose of patrolling the streets and preventing crimes such as small-scale drug trafficking. “From the analysis of criminality in the country we have established that the hours between 4 p.m. and midnight there is a peak in the number of incidents reported, pa...

Michael Soto, the new Minister of Public Security in Costa Rica recently visited the Northern frontier, in particular the area of Crucitas which has presented a growing problem due to the presence of gold panners, the majority of them illegal immigrants, who have caused incredible environmental damage. Reinforcing the security and control in the North frontier has become one of the priorities i...

Prestigious tourism magazine Condé Nast Traveler Spain named Costa Rica the international tourist destination of 2018. Costa Rica received the award, part of the Gold List Traveler Awards 2018, in a gala celebrated in Casino de Madrid in Spain, this event is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Costa Rica was voted initially by readers and followers of the site among 25 destinations, and then ...

Britt launched a new line of coffees: Hábitat. The new blends are inspired in Costa Rican wildlife and go hand in hand with the commitment of the company on matters of environmental sustainability, including the protection of native species in the region. “These blends will support conservation efforts throughout the country, with focuses on specific native species. Our first blend is dedicated...

Tension continue in Nicaragua where after three weeks the protests against the government of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo.    The Nicaraguan Center for Human Rights (Cenidh) has the death toll raised to 50, however, other humanitarian organizations register as many as 63 dead. The protests are led by the group “April 19 Student Movement” formed by university students which has also receive...

The National Theater of Costa Rica, which was recently declared a National Symbol of Historic Architectural Heritage and Cultural Liberty will open its doors to national and foreign tourists this weekend to offer a unique tour of the theater, where visitors will get so see some rooms and areas of the building usually not accessible to the public. This Saturday, May 12 and Sunday, May 13 from 10...

President of Costa Rica, Carlos Alvarado was emphatic during the inauguration ceremony about the importance of protecting the environment and of taking the necessary steps towards reaching the country goal of becoming a carbon-neutral economy by 2021. The Presidential Inauguration Ceremony was a carbon neutral event, the president, his family and team arrived at the ceremony aboard Nyuti the fi...

Infrastructure is one of the biggest challenges Costa Rica has and one of the top priorities for the new government as established by President Carlos Alvarado; the new Minister of Public Works and Transportation, Rodolfo Mendez Mata, is aware of the difficulties ahead and willing to resign if he does not reach his goals. Mendez Mata took his position as new Minister of Public Works and Transpo...

The traditional mountain bike event Guanaride moves site for its 16th edition, from the area of Tamarindo in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste to Tambor and Santa Teresa in the Nicoya Peninsula, Puntarenas. The event will have three stages and is scheduled to take place May 18 – May 20. Luis Diego Chaverri, organizer of the event explained that they chose to switch the site of the competition to offer ...

If you are always looking for new ways to spoil your dog, here’s another alternative, this weekend the first Doggie Food Fest event will be taking place at Terrazas Shopping Center in Lindora, Santa Ana. On Saturday, May 12 and Sunday, May 13 enjoy fun activities with your dog starting at 11 a.m. and through 5 p.m. The activities begin both days with a short walk “Together is Better”, follow...

Texas Tech University officially inaugurated today its campus in Costa Rica, the first one outside the United States. TTU is one of the most prestigious universities in the state of Texas and has began its expansion internationally, the campus in Costa Rica is a key step in this direction. “We are very happy to inaugurate the first international campus of Texas Tech University. This proces...

Many tourists choose Costa Rica as their vacation destination because of the variety of options that the country offers, beautiful beaches, relaxation, wellness retreats , eco-tourism and of course adventure. 23% of the tourists that visit the country said they did so with the purpose of experiencing adventure tourism according to statistics by the Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT). Canyoning is a...

The Center of Investigation for Biotechnology (CIB) of the Costa Rica Technological Institute works in the elaboration of a syrup with the use of a plant that grows in the North Zone of Costa Rica which will help save the life of poisoned dogs. The syrup is intended to provoke the vomit in a poisoned animal and diminish the effects of the toxic substance. At this time the group of investigat...

The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) is replacing 100 vehicles that work with diesel or gas for electric cars. The cars purchased are 2018 Hyundai Ioniq EV's that will be used throughout the entire territory. The signing of the purchase for $3.5 million took place on Monday and the cars will be delivered within the next 5 months; funds came from a loan given by the Inter-American Develop...

The hotel chain Selina, which focuses on millennials and offers “hostel” style lodging, chose Costa Rica as the site to establish its first wellness center, Vida by Selina. “Secluded in the foothills of Costa Rica’s Montes de Oro, Vida by Selina is a hidden oasis with expansive views of the Pacific. Greet dawn with a peaceful vinyasa. Venture down to the fruit orchard to pick fresh mangoes and...

Former model and television host Lynda Diaz, is in the intensive care unit of the Clinica Biblica in San Jose, Costa Rica after health complications resulting from a cosmetic surgery. Diaz, a native from Puerto Rico, but who lived in Costa Rica for over 20 years where she developed her career, is now 46 years of age and has been living in Miami, Florida for the past few years. Once one of the ...

The Costa Rican-North American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) shared its criteria regarding the ten topics that should be considered as a priority during the first 100 days of Carlos Alvarado’s new government. “Working hand in hand with the government has always been one of our characteristics, proposing strategies and actions directed to strengthening the competitiveness of the country. As we ha...

One of Carlos Alvarado’s first actions as President of Costa Rica was signing an order along with the Minister of Public Works and Transportation (MOPT), Rodolfo Mendez Mata, to find a solution to 28 “bottlenecks” that cause the main traffic jams in the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM). The President also indicated that the order also includes repairing 60 kilometers of roads located in the more...

During the months of March through June the Cerro de la Muerte (Mountain of Death) in Costa Rica offers a unique natural spectacle, with hundreds of fireflies or lightning bugs that make their appearance. The Cerro de la Muerte is the place fireflies pick for their reproductive season due to the climate conditions and the dense vegetation, it is a very rare chance to see many of these winged be...

The idea is to get travelers, specially foreign tourists to identify with the country the minute they get off the plane at the Juan Santamaria Airport in Costa Rica. “Sense of Arrival” is the name of the project that will transform the cold halls of the main international airport in Costa Rica into scenes inspired by the rainforests, the paradisiac beaches and culture and traditions of the cou...

International Living Magazine recently posted an article written by Gregory Herman which shares what he considers to be the three best golf courses in Costa Rica. “I have played in recreational and national tournaments here in Costa Rica over the years, and it is a wonderful country for the novice and advanced golfer alike. Not only are the conditions of the courses exceptional, but—compared to...