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 »
Written by Claire Saylor
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 part of the Summer Festivities.
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Filed under: Living on March 10th, 2008 | No Comments »
Written by Claire Saylor
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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Filed under: Costa Rican Music on March 7th, 2008 | No Comments »
Written by JohnK
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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Filed under: Living on March 7th, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Written by Claire Saylor
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).
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Filed under: Business on March 6th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Written by Claire Saylor
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 the horse and rhinoceros, to the Pacific coast of Costa Rica.
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Written by JohnK
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 you’re going to be receiving urgent mail, like your credit card statements, you should find an alternative option as regular mail could take up to a month in some cases. For many of your foreign banking and credit card services, you should seriously consider using their online facilities. This will save you a lot of hassle and keep you from paying any late fees.
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Written by Claire Saylor
Costa Rica Selection for Central American Surf Championship
The Costa Rican national surf team that will represent the country at the Central American Championship on March 21 to March 23 in Playa Venao, Los Santos, Panama was selected yesterday. Costa Rica is currently the 2-time winner of the Championship and is looking to defend its title for the third year in a row.
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Written by JohnK
The road ahead is often bittersweet in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica is infamous for its treacherous roads and crazy drivers. Some say if you can drive in San José, you can drive just about anywhere else. Here are a few tips to make your driving experience a little less stressful.
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Filed under: Travel on March 6th, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Written by Claire Saylor
The Arenal Dam is Costa Rica’s biggest hydroelectric energy sources
Indigenous organizations have promised to fight the construction of a dam in the southern zone of Costa Rica, which would be part of a $1.8 million Hydroelectric Plant that the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) intends to begin building in 2009.
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Filed under: Costa Rica News on March 5th, 2008 | No Comments »
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