Child welfare authorities (PANI) handled 32 cases of minors who were caught by police with false identification or who were detained after consuming alcohol at the annual festival in Palmares. So called “mega bars” at the event more aggressively asked for identification from customers, in order to enforce the drinking age in Costa Rica (18). […]
Archives for January 28, 2014
Hotel in La Fortuna stands out as one of the best in the world
One of the 25 best hotels in the world is in Costa Rica. The Nayara Hotel, Spa & Gardens, located in La Fortuna de San Carlos has earned fourth place in the selection of the best hotels for this year, according to the Trip Advisor. The award, known as the Travelers’ Choice considered the 1,720 […]
Costa Rica pilot to serve 13 months more in federal case
Carlos Chinchilla, a Costa Rican pilot convicted of money laundering in the Southern District Court of New York will be required to serve 13 months in prison, to complete the 3 year term of his sentence for money laundering. Prosecutors had sought a 10 year sentence, but this was reduced when Chinchilla cooperated with authorities […]
Work on Circunvalación bridge is 40 percent complete
Construction of twin 75 meter bridges to connect northern route of the Circunvalación (or beltway) is about half completed. The bridges cross the María Aguilar river and are located in the neighborhood of Hatillo 8. The project has a cost of 3.155 billion colones ($6.31 million). The bridges will be the first to connect Pavas […]