A glass collection campaign aims to encourage people to recycle by rewarding them with the chance to change their broken or whole glass containers for new glasses. The campaign will take place from November 1st to 30th. The material will be received from Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the facilities […]
Strike caused decrease of $53 million in exports
The Chamber of Exporters of Costa Rica (CADEXCO) said that the performance of exports has been impacted by the indefinite strike. According to the Chamber, there is a significant reduction of -5.5% in the exports made in September 2018 compared to September 2017. This implies a decrease of $ 52.7 million. The entity believes this […]
MOPT deadline to present a project on Uber expires this week
The Congress is waiting for the bill promised by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) to solve the problem of public transport, specifically regarding the digital platforms and taxi drivers. To that end, the legislators who make up the Economic Affairs Committee gave a 30-day deadline for the development of the initiative, a […]
Tour operators will meet to increase innovation
Costa Rica is chosen as a tourist destination for adventure and relaxation by about three million people each year. This is one of the most important economic activities in the country, producing revenues of about $ 3 million per year. Tour operators play an important role in the chain of the sector. Therefore, they will […]
Magnificent turtle arrival in Ostional
Once again, the warm sand of Ostional Beach, in Guanacaste, welcomed the arrival of Kemp’s ridleys. The first massive arrival this month began on Friday, when some turtles from previous arrivals were hatching. The Association of Local Guides of Ostional (AGLO) announced were surprised to see that turtles continued to arrive during mid-day, as it […]
IACHR: Migrant Center is in precarious conditions
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) believes that the people who live in the Temporary Care Center for Migrants (CATEM), located in La Cruz de Guanacaste, live in precarious conditions. This was indicated by the agency in a report after a mission carried out in the country. Staff of the IACHR visited Costa Rica […]