English Instruction to be Improved in Costa Rica. Of all the countries of Central America, Costa Rica is on top in regard to call centers and industrial parks. Intel was what really tipped the balance upon its arrival in 1997. Today it is the largest electronic components manufacturer in the entire world. Making products here [...]

Filed under: Costa Rica News on March 12th, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Costa Rica Exports were Left to Rot on Monday. This past Monday, March 10th, 2008, the main ports on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica were shut down for 8 hours. Port Moín and Port Limón are the most important commercial ports on the Caribbean coast and are used by passenger cruise ships and commercial [...]

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New Volcano Found in Costa Rica with Crater the Size of Irazu. Just 170 kilometers north of Costa Rica's capital city of San José, scientists have confirmed the existence of the country's 250th volcano. Located in the San Carlos canton, the newly found volcano sits at a lofty 2,300 meters above sea level. Its crater measures [...]

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Some Costa Rican Brides have Never met their Spouses. Costa Rica is a beautiful country with much to offer: rolling mountains, turquoise oceans, a strong health care system, stable government, growing economy, and so much more. To protect these assets, the country also has some pretty strict immigration laws, designed to allow entry only to those [...]

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Son de Tikizia Closed the Weekend of Events in San Jose, Costa Rica. If you were lucky enough to be wandering downtown San Jose this weekend, you were probably lured to the Parque Morazan, Espana and the Jardin de Paz by the 5th annual Transitarte Festival put on by the Municipality of San Jose as a [...]

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  Pop Artist Seal to Travel to Costa Rica for Imperial Fest. The newest release from the organizers of the Imperial Festival 2008 confirmed that Babasonicos, Seal, Zoé and Café Tacvba will be playing at the two-day event on April 19 and 20. They join Duran Duran, Incubus, the Smashing Pumpkins and Enrique Iglesias.

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How to Get Your Daily Dose of Fruits and Veggies in Costa Rica. Costa Rica’s changing demographics are demanding higher quality goods and services. Among these is the basic food we eat and many Ticos are starting to do what they can to lead a healthier lifestyle.

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  New Marketing Strategy for Cacique Guaro. Costa Rican guaro (the national liquor of Costa Rica) sold under the brand name Cacique will be distributed in record numbers this year thanks to a new pact between the liquor’s producer, the National Liquor Factory (Fanal) and Centenario International, S.A. (CISA).

Filed under: Business on March 6th, 2008 | 1 Comment »

The Rafiki Property includes a Wildlife Refuge. The Rafiki Safari Lodge, outside Quepos, Costa Rica, is not simply dedicated to its paying guests that come to experience the adventurous treat of this rainforest destination. The “Luxury Tent Camp” is actually a part of a sustainable project to reintroduce the 650lb Baird’s Tapir, a relative to [...]

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The postal service in Costa Rica may take longer than expected. Costa Rica’s postal system is very rudimentary but you should be able to find a suitable option. You can opt to use the local Correos de Costa Rica service if you’re receiving letters that are not time sensitive. On the other hand, if [...]

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