This weekend, The National Emergency Commission (CNE) handled more than 10 incidents of floods in different parts of the country. According to Sigifredo Pérez, Chief of CNE Operations, Golfito and Quepos were the most affected areas by the rains. Peréz also indicated that in the case of the fire in Mata Redonda, Sabana Sur, the […]
Archives for August 13, 2017
“Nyuti” navigates Costa Rica and elevates the country’s name
On August 3rd, the “Nyuti” bus arrived in Puerto Limón. This is the first in Central America bus that does not need gas to run, as it uses hydrogen as a fuel. This makes it a “zero emission” unit, ie it does not produce any gaseous pollutants. Nine days later, on August 12th, the bus […]
Almagro urges OAS to use Democratic Charter to take actions in Venezuela
On Saturday, the Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Luis Almagro, urged to use the Democratic Charter of the Organization to take actions in Venezuela, following the announcement by US President Donald Trump of a “possible Military option” to the crisis in that country. The Inter-American Democratic Charter @OEA_oficial is the instrument […]
Organic bamboo fibers give life to multicolored garments
With organic bamboo, hemp and cotton cloths, father and daughter give life to colorful garments with sustainable awareness. The family business Fibras Orgánicas Shop offers fresh, multicolored designs in harmony with the environment. The materials they use are biodegradable, fresher than cotton, with a silky texture that allows the skin to perspire. Moreover, the dyes […]
Volunteers worked together to clean María Aguilar River
On Saturday morning, volunteers from different groups, together with officials of the Municipality of San José worked to clean the river bed and the surroundings of the Maria Aguilar River the northern sector of the Park of Peace. The initiative called “Manos Unidas por María Aguilar” is led by the non-profit Organization, Ecology Project International, […]
Video captured natural beauties in Tortuga Island
Costa Rican beauties keep mesmerizing people. A video that was recorded on Saturday morning on Isla Tortuga in the Gulf of Nicoya shows, once again, the diversity in Costa Rica. The video shows a whale swimming with its baby. The animal was recorded from a helicopter. The island is known worldwide for its beautiful scenery […]