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Archives for January 2017

How will transportation work during La Platina’s closure?

January 16, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Due to the month-and-a-half closure that will take place from January 21st over Virilla river, authorities created a plan to avoid road chaos. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) trusts buses and the train to mitigate the effects of the closure. For that reason, it authorized trains and buses special services from January […]

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What to do with your pet in the holiday season?

January 16, 2017 by Staff News Writer

For many people, the holiday season becomes a problem because they do not know what to do with their pets. The dilemma is whether they take them on a trip, leave them at home with a relative or in a hotel. There are many options, you just have to make a good decision. According to […]

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Bosquetico: a company that works with Costa Rican idiosyncrasy

January 16, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Inspired by his passion, the drawing, the desire to “get his hands dirty” and his country, Andrés González decided to give up the work he had for 10 years and founded his own company: Bosquetico. Three years ago, he started creating products related to Costa Rican idiosyncrasy: customs, traditions, flora and fauna, some phrases, food […]

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Toontastic 3D: The new Google app for Costa Rican children!

January 16, 2017 by Staff News Writer

All children in Costa Rica who have access to a smartphone or a tablet, can create and tell stories in third dimension to have fun and use their creativity. Google launched Toontastic 3D, an application that aims to inspire children’s imagination through a “puppet theater”. With this tool, children of all ages can draw, create […]

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You can get to know Costa Rica from a different perspective!

January 16, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Beyond the road chaos, San José hides architectural gems, art and delicious food. With the goal of teaching Costa Ricans the capital’s other side, Chepe Cletas group made the first “Nocturbano” of the year. 75 people attended the meeting. As part of the tour, they visited the Calderón Guardia Museum, historical sites and monuments. “Nocturbanos […]

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Female drivers gathered in front of INAMU

January 13, 2017 by Staff News Writer

A group of women dedicated to the transportation of students wants the National Institute of Women (INAMU) to intervene in the changes that the Public Transport Council intends to carry out in the regulations related to this activity. The Association of Student Transportation Drivers planned to gather about 50 women in front of the facilities […]

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