On Sunday evening, the Fire Department reported that more than 75% of the forest fire affecting Bolsón in Turrúbares had already been controlled. About 50 firefighters, including Paramedics, Forest Fire Units and MINAE units, aswell as volunteer staff from the University of Costa Rica (UCR), were working on the site since morning hours to control […]
Archives for February 13, 2017
Time travel: train rides to Caldera are back
On Sunday, 90 people made a trip back in time on the train. Railway lovers enjoyed the day with the return of train trips to Caldera. The rail route starts in Orotina, it takes travelers to Caldera and returns to Orotina. But there is also a package that offers transportation by bus from San José […]
180 educational centers are promised for 2017
On February 6th, 947 thousand children and young people returned to the classrooms for the 2017 academic year. This Sunday, the government highlighted that situation on national television. For this year, the Ministry of Education announced the delivery of 180 new or refurbished schools throughout Costa Rica, to allow better conditions for students. Our work […]
Turrialba Volcano keeps emanating gas
Although Turrialba Volcano’s most recent gas eruptions have not exceeded 500 meters high, the colossus remains constantly active. There have been sporadic eruptions that last 10 to 15 minutes, with ash emanations that progressively decrease. What does remain constant is the emanation of gases and the incandescence during the night, said Blas Sánchez, geologist of […]
Costa Ricans still need a visa to travel to the US
A false news report has recently been around social media claiming that President Donald Trump signed a law that allows Costa Ricans to visit the United States without a visa. However, the US Embassy in Costa Rica denied the information on Saturday night through its official Facebook page. The United States Embassy in Costa Rica […]
These areas will be affected by the Turrialba volcano ash
According to the estimates of the Atmosphere’s Chemistry Laboratory at the National University (UNA), the ash emanated by Turrialba volcano would reach several areas of San José, Heredia and Alajuela, which are: -Coronado, Guadalupe, Ipís, Moravia and Tibás. -San José, Pavas, San Pedro and Sabanilla. -Heredia, San Isidro, Santo Domingo, San Rafael, Santa Bárbara and […]