In Costa Rica there are at least 290 volcanoes. Some extinct, others “asleep” and only five active: Arenal, Poás, Rincón de la Vieja, Turrialba and Irazú. Volcanoes are the key that opens doors to attractive tourist projects. But let’s not forgot that in many cases the consequences of their activities were dire, with dead and […]
Archives for April 24, 2017
Authorities seized illegal driftnets in the Costa Rican North-Pacific region
Authorities seized illegal driftnets in the Costa Rican North Pacific region. the Coast Guard Station, located in Puerto Coyote, Nandayure, seized illegal trans-shipments and thus contributed to the marine protection, Security Minister Gustavo Mata said through Twitter. The site seized prohibited fishing tackle in the Northern Zone, as well as a vessel, which did not […]
New flights create job opportunities
Avianca announced the opening of new direct flights to Mexico City and San Pedro Sula from June 1st. The accelerated growth of the airline in the country and the high demand for flights has allowed the creation of new jobs for Costa Ricans. Only last year the figure exceeded 250 new positions and so far […]
Two men were shot inside a bar in Cariari
The victims of Cariari shooting received a series of shots that were directed towards their heads. According to the report of the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ), the victims were identified as two men surnamed Fernández, 32, and Araya, 39. Both died inside a bar in Cariari, Pococí. In the scene, another subject surnamed Chaves was […]
Costa Rica, the Vatican and 11 countries might be mediators in Venezuelan crisis
Peruvian Foreign Minister Ricardo Luna proposed that Costa Rica, the Vatican and 11 other countries in the region be mediators in the crisis affecting Venezuela, in a context marked by President Nicolás Maduro’s desperation to militarize the country. I suggest that the Vatican mediate with the 12 OAS countries that follow the crisis in Venezuela,” […]
A nipple tattoo for breast cancer survivors
50 breast-cancer survivors will receive a nipple tattoo, thanks to the donation of a Colombian artist who will participate in the first tattoo campaign of this kind in Costa Rica. This activity is organized by the National Breast Cancer Solidarity Foundation (FUNDESO) and it aims to help 50 breast cancer survivors recover their image and […]