After the seismic swarm that affected Guanacaste last Tuesday, the authorities reported on Sunday that Tenorio Volcano National Park had been reopened. The main attraction of this park is Río Celeste, which receives hundreds of tourists every year and has been closed these days. We reopened the mysteries of Tenorio trail to enjoy the turquoise […]
Archives for January 14, 2018
Poás and Turrialba volcanoes in degassing process
During the last 24 hours, Poás and Turrialba volcanoes have maintained a permanent degassing process, but without the emission of ash. The Vulcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI) reported that in the case of Turrialba Volcano the seismic activity has remained at a low level and that the winds at the top of […]
Las Pailas in Rincón de la Vieja closed down due to cold front
Due to the influence of the cold front in the Pacific, the authorities closed the sector of Las Pailas, in Rincón de la Vieja National Park, in Guanacaste. This was reported by the Press Office of the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC), which explained that the gusts in that area have reached 80 kilometers […]
CNE issues Yellow Alert for the Caribbean and North Zone
The National Emergency Commission (CNE) issued a Yellow Alert for the Caribbean cantons of the country and the Northern Zone, after receiving reports of water logging in the cantons of Limón, Guácimo, Talamanca and Matina. The institution also had to open a shelter for 11 people from Guatuso, in Alajuela, and maintained a green alert […]
Ferry service between Puntarenas and Naranjo Beach was suspended
The ferry service between Puntarenas and Playa Naranjo was suspended on Sunday due to weather conditions, mainly the strong gusts of wind that are occurring due to the influence of the cold front that has hit the country since Saturday. This was announced by Coonatramar, the company in charge of providing the service. Our service […]
Basic rate rises to 6%, the highest level since July 2017
The basic passive rate (TBP) rose this week to 6%, the highest level since July 2017. The increase responded to a rise in interest paid by banks (public and private) and cooperatives. Together, these entities represent 92% of the deposits. The basic rate is used to calculate the installments of most loans in long-term colones, […]