The second bridge on La Pozuelo-Jardines del Recuerdo road will start operating on March 7th, while the completion of the route will take a couple of weeks. As reported by the MOPT, the placement of steel beams has already been completed. So now, they will install slabs and a layer of concrete. The project has […]
Archives for February 2017
Lava at Turrialba volcano
Even though its lava eruptions are not that noticeable, Turrialba volcano has presented lava emanations and they are likely to continue. Eliécer Duarte, from the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI) said that these eruptions are likely to be repeated with hot and incandescent blocks. The expert informed that it is unknown how […]
Blossoming yellow trees
When summer comes we inevitably think of sand, sun and blue sea. However, this time has prepared some surprises that, although fleeting, marvel us with the perfection of nature. This is the case of the road separating Ciudad Colón from the University for Peace in the Rodeo de Mora. In the short but winding route, […]
Fire in Turrúbares is almost under control
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 […]
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 […]