Written by Erin Raub
Recycling is Catching on Throughout Costa Rica.
Costa Rica has a reputation for being green, and in many ways, this reputation is well deserved. Thousands of protected acres grace the country’s geography, its environment is strongly protected by law, and Costa Ricans are finding new ways to recycle every day. In recent news, three communities — both business and personal — have made efforts to recycle the country’s leftovers, making treasure out of another man’s trash.
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Filed under: Living on July 23rd, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Written by Mireille
Many Coffee Farms Maintain Traditional Production Methods from Years Past.
Costa Rica coffee, known as the ‘golden grain’ for its influence on the country’s economy over the years, was the key cause for celebration early this week in commemoration of two centuries of production since the first coffee farm was built in 1808. Amid celebrations was a slightly pessimistic outlook from producers who are facing growing challenges due to global financial issues along with natural setbacks. In 1990, Costa Rica had 90,000 producers; today it is down to 47,000. Two hundred years since it was first sowed on Costa Rica Lands, the coffee farmers that remain have to come to terms with the factors that have lowered production from 30,000 sacks per hectare to the 20,000 that is produced today.
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Filed under: Business on July 23rd, 2008 | No Comments »
Written by Mireille
Photos by Costa Rican Arauz Show a Cultural Redefinition of this Indigenous Population.
As was brought to light by Costa Rican photographer Ileana Arauz in her photography thesis project at the University Veritas, the Guaymi indigenous population is going through a period of cultural transition. Arauz, who traveled to the southern region of the country to verify if her thesis that the indigenous ethnic group the Guaymi still fought for the preservation of its roots, found a very different realty.
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Filed under: Cultural Events on July 22nd, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Written by Erin Raub
The Untouched Shores of Osa are a Developer’s Dream.
Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula is one of the country’s last frontiers, offering up untouched territories, dense rain forest, and incredible scenery. The peninsula is also one of the fastest growing areas in the country, attracting tourists and new residents in droves. Development woes weigh heavily on the canton, often challenging the peninsula’s right to maintain its rich environment and ecological heritage.
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Filed under: Costa Rica News on July 22nd, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Written by Erin Raub
Costa Rica Drafts Fair Competition Laws to Ease the Fall of the Monopoly.
The Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), or TLC as it’s known in Spanish, has brought many changes to Costa Rica already. Most notable is the disintegration of the country’s long-standing monopolies, such as telecommunications star, the Costa Rican Institute of Electricity (ICE) and the National Insurance Institute (INS). As new laws pass and the country opens up to foreign competition for public services, many new rules and regulations will pass, helping protect Costa Rica and its companies.
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Filed under: Business on July 22nd, 2008 | No Comments »
Written by Erin Raub
Massage Parlors in San Jose are Often a Front for Venues Offering Clandestine Services.
Costa Rica sex tourism has been a headline of interest for many years, capturing the attention of those opposed to the practice, as well as those interested in becoming a client. Interested parties, though often thought to be only wild tourists, are very often local men, as evidenced by San José’s proliferation of “massage parlors.”
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Filed under: Costa Rica News on July 21st, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Written by Erin Raub
Private Schools Like Blue Valley are Well Represented in the Top 100 High Schools List.
No matter his country of residence, every parent is concerned with his child’s education. Reflecting the needs of both Costa Rican parents and their expatriate counterparts, a recent study gathered information on all Costa Rica schools, ranking public, private and semi-private institutions accordingly. For many, the results were surprising.
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Filed under: Living on July 21st, 2008 | No Comments »
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