The people of Turrialba, Pérez Zeledón, Filadelfia, Ciudad Neilly, Parrita, Desamparados, Escazú, Alajuelita, Aserrí share a common fear: they live in areas prone to natural disasters. An analysis based on consultations with experts and reviews of the hazard maps of the National Emergency Commission (CNE) found the danger in these areas is due to their […]
Archives for March 6, 2017
Arenal Volcano has new trails
Last week, Arenal Volcano National Park opened its new infrastructure projects valued in $ 1.3 million. These new projects are funded with resources provided by the BID-Tourism Project and include the conditioning of the Peninsula Path, which has a length of 1.2 km, the construction of the visitor center and exhibition spaces, improvements in the […]
ICE launches app to support organic farmers
The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) announced the release of Cr Orgánico, an app that allows consumers to locate organic products directly from producers, without intermediaries. The application is available for both IOS and Android and allows people to locate producers, associations and fairs dedicated to organic agriculture throughout the country. ICE, as technological partner […]
A new tax for Costa Ricans?
The Constitutional Court found no problems in the text of a new law that would force Costa Ricans to pay another tax. After this unanimous decision by the judges, the Legislative Assembly has open doors for the second reading of the bill in the coming weeks. But what is it about and who has to […]
Now you can cycle to the INS
Going to the National Insurance Institute (INS) by bike is possible since Saturday, after two parking spaces for bicycles were open near the main entrance of the institute, opposite Spain Park, which can be used by customers and employees. In addition, during the weekend, people visiting the park may also use the parking spaces. These […]
New modus operandi for telephone scam
The National Bank found out that scammers are using a series of apps to mask their telephone numbers, so that clients believe they are receiving an official call from the bank. Then, they are asked to provide credit card numbers, bank account numbers and other data. Therefore, the banking institution is warning the population that, […]