To avoid the common death of wildlife in the roads of the country, the construction of a new road to San Carlos also includes the construction of underpasses for animals in the northern end of the road (section Ciudad Quesada-Florecia). According to the Asociación Procarretera a San Carlos, one of the paths is 2 by […]
Archives for May 9, 2016
What to do in case of volcanic ash fall?
Despite the 112 volcanos in Costa Rica, Turrialba’s recent events are not common. Nevertheless, preparation is necessary. These are some of the useful tips provided by the Comisión Nacional de Emergencias, in case there is a heavy volcanic ash fall. WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF VOLCANIC ASH FALL? Costa Rica’s most active volcanos are […]
“Taza de la Excelencia” selection process starts
The national taste selection process for the coffee grains that will participate in the ninth international electronic auction “Taza de la Excelencia”, will start on May, 9th. This event is organized by the Asociación de Cafés Finos de Costa Rica (Scacr), representative of the Alianza para Café de Excelencia organization and it hosts coffee producers, […]
Costa Rican food industry goes to China
Alimentos Prosalud, El Gakeal, Chocolates Nahua, De Oro and Icafé are the five Costa Rican exporting companies that display their products at the Sial Shanghai 2016 fair, one of the world’s most important events for the food industry. The event will take place this week in Shanghai, China, where national entrepreneurs will be in contact […]
“May beetles” aren’t toxic for humans
Lots of people fear the so-called “May beetle”, those little insects that proliferate during this month. However, they don’t sting, don’t bite and are not toxic for human beings. Guillermo Fernández, general practitioner of Clínica Bíblica, explains that “it’s not toxic for humans because it won’t transmit any disease. It does fly around, catching different […]
Detained foreigner still missing
Costa Rican authorities still don’t know the whereabouts of the foreigner detained on May, 7th by five Fuerza Pública officers, in a non-police action at Walmart in Heredia. The officers took the man from his car, which is registered to an Italian citizen and was left at Walmart’s parking lot with open doors. Although the […]