Written by Keyea Caullette
Disney opens new family tour package to Costa Rica.
The magical world of Disney has now expanded it’s Magic Kingdom beyond U.S. boundaries. Disney now offers all-inclusive vacations to Costa Rica. The new guided vacation tour packages have been designed for families to take the hassle out of planning a vacation that every member of the family will enjoy. Adventure’s by Disney offers vacations all over the world to countries such as China, Australia, England, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Peru, Costa Rica and more. With Costa Rica Tourism sky rocketing it’s no wonder that the little Latin American gem was Disney’s next choice in guided vacations.
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Filed under: Travel on June 18th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Written by Keyea Caullette
RIU’s Proposed Layout for a Hotel in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
Three of Spain’s biggest hotel chains have announced plans to expand in Costa Rica promising to bring more than $1 billion dollars in development. The news comes as no surprise to the ever so popular tourist destination as the number of European tourists is increasing each year as they flock to the country’s gorgeous beaches and biologically diverse rain forests. Spanish tourists, in particular, are even more common and the inclusion of these well-known Spanish brands is expected to coax more to make the cross-Atlantic voyage.
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Filed under: Business, Travel on June 17th, 2008 | No Comments »
Written by Erin Raub
Business locales in San Jose may soon benefit from a city-enabled WiFi service.
From small coffee shops to upscale restaurants, San Jose’s store owners know just how important it is to provide their increasing number of mobile customers with the digital services that they love so much. Indeed, many local San José businesses already proudly display the ubiquitous “WiFi Hotspot” stickers on their front doors. According to many area companies, non-profit organizations, and public institutions, Costa Rica’s capital city is well on its way to becoming Central America’s first “digital city.”
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Filed under: Technology on June 17th, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Written by Erin Raub
San Jose’s Old Customs Building is Now Outfitted for Cultural Events and Displays.
In recent weeks, the Antigua Aduana has hosted several fairs, including the very successful environmental fair and the upcoming X Feria del Libro (10th Book Fair), beginning June 21. With a central location, impressive interior, and good safety conditions, it’s clear that this Barrio California building is becoming one of the hottest places for a bit of Chepe culture.
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Filed under: Cultural Events on June 16th, 2008 | No Comments »
Written by Claire Saylor
Sardinal Residents Appeal the Construction of an Aqueduct.
After several weeks of protest, a controversial aqueduct project, which would take water from the inland town of Sardinal for use in the fast developing region of Playa del Coco, has been officially halted by the Supreme Court of Costa Rica.
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Filed under: Costa Rica News on June 12th, 2008 | No Comments »
Written by Claire Saylor
With the increasing worldwide popularity of websites like YouTube and Facebook, both driven by user content, web savvy companies continue to find new ways to incorporate sales and marketing into the ever changing online canvas. Here in Costa Rica that is no exception. The luxury travel agency Costa Rican Vacations just recently released a promotional video that takes advantage of their employees’ musical talent, mixing entertainment with an informative representation of the company’s services.
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Filed under: Technology on June 12th, 2008 | No Comments »
Written by Erin Raub
The San Jose Airport in Costa Rica Suffers from Limited Space to Expand.
Since 2005, San José’s airport has been classified as “special” by incoming pilots. In fact, due to certain characteristics that make it challenging for navigation, such as a lack of airstrip illumination, only the most experienced pilots are allowed to man Costa Rica flights. In addition, due to the same lack of security measures, the airport is often subject to delays and cancellations.
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Filed under: Travel on June 12th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Written by Erin Raub
There’s a sunny side to the Costa Rican rainy season.
For many Costa Ricans and residents, winter, or rainy season, is the favorite time of year. Temperatures drop, plants grow at astounding rates, and rooftop raindrops evoke the kind of comfortable feeling that makes you want to wrap up in a blanket and watch a movie. It’s good to be here during rainy season, enjoying the moister side of Costa Rica weather, but if you’re going to spend the winter here, you need to arm your vocabulary.
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Filed under: Living on June 12th, 2008 | No Comments »
Written by Claire Saylor
Pilurzu’s Photo Was Featured on the ASP Website after a Strong Opening Performance.
After holding on through the round of 96 competitors in the Srilankan Airlines Pro tournament, a part of the World Qualifying Series (WQS) that finishes this weekend in the Maldives, Tamarindo native Federico Pilurzu fell just short of competitors Hank Gaskell from Hawaii and Jay Thompson from Australia, ending his impressive show at the event.
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Filed under: Surf on June 12th, 2008 | No Comments »
Written by Erin Raub
This is the 6th Hydroelectric Power Plant to Close in Costa Rica.
At midnight today, El Cedral, a hydroelectric power plant based in Ciudad Quesada (San Carlos), loses its permission to sell energy to the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE). This marks the sixth such facility to close, causing ICE’s already-rising electricity costs to soar even higher.
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Filed under: Costa Rica News on June 11th, 2008 | No Comments »
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