The first month of this year had a downward trend in the number of homicides with a total of 20 fewer cases compared to the same period of 2018. According to data from the Ministry of Public Security (MSP), in the first 31 days of 2019 the responsible authorities handled 39 murders, while during the […]
Slogan of deceased tourists’ relatives: “In Costa Rica, tourism = death”
The relatives of the tourists who died in the rafting tragedy that occurred on October 20th, 2018 in Quepos are willing to do anything to denounce the alleged negligence committed by the Costa Rican State by promoting itself as one of the best tourist destinations. That day, four American tourists of Hispanic origin lost their […]
Interesting technological tools boost rural tourism
Caminos de Osa is a community rural tourism project in the Osa Peninsula that aims to provide a tool to foreigners visiting the area. Currently, the project is integrated by more than 40 small entrepreneurs in the area, who have been working for several years with the support of various institutions, such as the Costa […]
WHO: Vaccine against cervical cancer is safe and indispensable
The vaccine against the human papilloma virus (HPV) is safe and essential to eliminate cervical cancer, according to health authorities on Monday, during World Cancer Day. Unfounded rumors about human papilloma vaccines continue to delay or unnecessarily prevent the increase in immunization, which is crucial in the prevention of cervical cancer,” said Elisabete Weiderpass, director […]
Authorities identified foreigner who drowned in Corozalito Beach
The Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) identified the man who was found dead this Saturday at 9:13 a.m. at Corozalito Beach in Nicoya. The press office of the entity reported the body was 23-year-old Brazilian Alexandre Barboza Cardoso. Although in the Red Cross headquarters indicated that the man was missing since last week, the OIJ explained […]
Country will continue exporting vegetables with a free route to Europe
Costa Rica will be able to continue exporting its organic vegetables with a free route to the European continent. In January, the European Union (EU) informed the authorities of the State Phytosanitary Service (SFE) that the country approved the audit of the Organic Agriculture Accreditation and Registration Unit (ARAO). The success in the tests allows […]