Written by Erin R
The Stamp Collection at the Costa Rican Post Office was Painted by Art Students.
Stamps, at their best, are beautiful, visual representations of landmarks, historical events, holidays, and various other facets of local culture. As they travel across state, nation, and continental borders, their small images bring with them messages of another place, a salutation from far away. With this in mind, a new art exhibition of Costa Rica’s stamps are an amalgamation of color, art, and culture that will be both a source of pride and of beauty.
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Filed under: Travel on July 1st, 2008 | No Comments »
Written by macsurf
Manzanillo, Costa Rica: a sleepy little Caribbean town.
Four months, or there abouts, that’s how much time remains until I’ll be strolling the beaches of Puerto Viejo for six months, riding my bike to Manzanillo, or up over the hilly and rural dirt road known as “Margarita” to the road on the other side of the mountain that leads to Panama.
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Filed under: Reader Opinion & Stories, Travel on July 1st, 2008 | No Comments »
Written by Richard Bexon
Rosti Pollos is one of Costa Rica’s biggest chain food restaurants.
One of the great things about Costa Rica is the fact that if you want to go out for dinner you do not have to break the bank. One of the greatest things about Costa Rica is that you can call most restaurants and they will deliver, you can have McDonalds or Taco Bell at your house in under 10 minutes, where as in the United States and United Kingdom if you want McDonalds you better get into you car.
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Filed under: Costa Rica News on June 30th, 2008 | No Comments »
Written by Mireille
Tamales Will be Made in Bulk this Weekend in the Town of Aserri.
This Friday, the annual Feria Del Tamal will begin in Aserri, Costa Rica. Tamals are really seasonal family affairs. Up to three generations will gather to cook pork, vegetables, rice and herbs that are placed and cooked in Masa, that is made freshly ground corn meal, and finally it is wrapped in plantain leaves that are tied up decoratively with twine.
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Filed under: Travel on June 27th, 2008 | No Comments »
Written by Keyea
Osa’s Cascadas del Mar has a ‘no stone turned’ approach to rain forest development.
Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula is one of the countries most underdeveloped and pure regions. It has been described by National Geographic as “the most biologically-intense place on Earth”. It is hard to get to but well worth it once you manage. It is known for secluded beaches, sport-fishing, surfing, hiking, rafting and whale-watching, however, it will soon be known as home to one of Costa Rica’s most environmentally conscience luxury real estate communities; Cascadas Del Mar.
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Filed under: Business on June 25th, 2008 | No Comments »
Written by Keyea
Falsified Marriages are a Common Way for Immigrants to Overstep Immigration Issues.
Costa Rica has become a safe heaven to many other Central and South American citizens looking for less violence in their communities, better work opportunities, and an all around better quality of life. There’s been an increase in Colombian, Nicaraguan, and Dominican Republican immigrants over the past few years; however, it’s the illegal immigration of Dominican Republican women with Costa Rican marriage certificates that is stirring up controversy inside Costa Rica’s tropical borders.
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Filed under: Costa Rica News on June 25th, 2008 | No Comments »
Written by Keyea
The question remains, will carbon neutral go bananas?
President Oscar Arias has recently publicized his goal to cut Costa Rica’s net greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2021. Costa Rica has already approved a plan of action that includes many different projects that have already been launched to become the first nation ever to offset all its carbon dioxide emissions. If the country can achieve his goal by 2021 Costa Rica will celebrate making environmental history as well as Costa Rica’s 200 years of independence.
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Filed under: Business on June 25th, 2008 | No Comments »
Written by Erin R
Avila Turns Simple Objects into Works of Art.
At first glance, the works of Costa Rican artist Ricardo Ávila seem inoffensive, everyday. But his exhibition, ¿Cómo Vamos? (How Are We Doing?), is anything but simple.
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Filed under: Living on June 25th, 2008 | No Comments »
Written by Erin R
Children Preform a Typical Dance Routine in Liberia, Guanacaste.
It seems that each week, San José fills up with a new activity: gallo pinto consumption en masse, 9-day long book extravaganzas, international art festivals, and a whole host of smaller events designed to please any art or culture lover. Now, dance lovers will share in Costa Rican cultural offerings, as July brings breakdancing competitions, international dance routines, urban dance, and beautiful folkloric compositions to both San José and the country’s smaller towns.
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Filed under: Living on June 25th, 2008 | No Comments »
Written by Mireille
Costa Rica May Pass the Oil Price Burden on to the Commuter with new Gas Taxes.
Minister Rodrigo Arias has announced that the Executive Power presented a new bill to the Legislative Assembly that would eliminate the 97.59 colones tax that is now imposed on Diesel fuel, and that in turn, regular and super gas prices would rise, directly affecting regular commuters; a decision might prove to be difficult to swallow by some.
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Filed under: Costa Rica News, Travel on June 25th, 2008 | No Comments »
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