Written by Erin Raub
Costa Rica Reigns As World Orchid Champion.
Costa Rica is the reigning “Orchid Champion” of the world, with an amazing 1,600 species taking root within her borders. The delicate flower is known to grow and flourish here, and the country’s own national flower, la guaria morada (Cattleya skinneri), is a particularly beautiful orchid specimen. If you’re here this weekend, you’re especially lucky, as the country puts on it’s annual Exposición Nacional de Orquídeas (National Orchid Exposition) on March 14, 15, and 16 at the Costa Rican Tennis Club (near La Sabana Park).
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Filed under: Costa Rican Wildlife on March 13th, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Written by Claire Saylor
Views of Arenal from New Sunset Lake Cruise.
Despite its remote location 35 minutes away from La Fortuna, La Mansion Inn Arenal boutique hotel offers the best view of the Arenal Volcano in the region. While the hotel itself sits on the far edge of Lake Arenal with no direct view of the volcano, a new sunset cruise provides guests the most unique vantage point of flowing lava from the foot of the volcano.
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Filed under: Hotel & Restaurant Reviews on March 13th, 2008 | No Comments »
Written by Thomas Ross
Better Internet Connections a Likely Reality in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica has always lagged behind the major technological heavyweight countries of the modern world such as the United States, Japan and the majority of Europe, but recently, it has taken major steps to minimize the gap and become a more technology savvy nation.
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Filed under: Business on March 13th, 2008 | No Comments »
Written by Mireille Darras
Are the days of El Dorado over in Costa Rica?
For those who have been in the country long enough, it is maybe a relief to see how the crazy pace of development and investment seems to have slowed down since the housing market in the United States collapsed. A trip to Jaco and along the coast all the way down to Quepos, a look at what is happening in Herradura, the development of a new Marina in Punta Leona, all indicate that on the contrary, things are as hot as ever.
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Written by JohnK
Gun Ownership is One of the Major Problems Addressed in the Plan.
A new set of laws seeking to reinforce the security of Costa Rica’s residents was submitted to the Legislative Assembly this Tuesday, March 11th. The proposed project was created and is backed by a high level committee from the Executive and Judicial branches of the government. Among the proponents are: the Vice-president and Minister of Justice Laura Chinchilla, the Attorney General Francisco Dall’Anese, the Minister of Security Fernando Berrocal, and Jorge Rojas, the Director of the OIJ – Costa Rica’s equivalent to the United States’ FBI. The proposed plan covers multiple topics, among them fighting organized crime, protecting victims and witnesses of crimes, regulating gun ownership and strengthening municipal and neighborhood security.
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Filed under: Costa Rica News on March 13th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Written by Claire Saylor
ATA Changes its Mind About Flights to San Jose, Costa Rica.
The newest direct route between Miami and San Jose, Costa Rica was discontinued before it ever began. The airline responsible, ATA Airlines, has yet to make an official announcement about the change, but a representative did confirm the cancellation with Costa Rica Pages. Passengers who had already booked the route received calls yesterday to explain that the route has been terminated and that they would be getting a full refund for their flight purchase. This comes less than a month after the original announcement that the route would be inaugurating its first flight on March 15th.
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Filed under: Costa Rica News on March 12th, 2008 | No Comments »
Written by Mireille Darras
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 and exporting them to countries such as China has proven to be a great success.
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Filed under: Costa Rica News on March 12th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Written by JohnK
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 container ships carrying Costa Rica’s import and export products.
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Written by Erin Raub
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 200 meters in diameter, about the same size of Irazú and approximately eight times the size of Turrialba Volcano’s active center.
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Filed under: Costa Rica News on March 11th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Written by Erin Raub
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 that can prove strong financials or a Costa Rican relative.
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Filed under: Costa Rica News on March 10th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
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