In 2017, 9750 national and foreign people got their license approved. With this procedure the owners of the document are authorized to drive in Costa Rica the same vehicles that their foreign license authorizes. When doing so, the expiration characteristics and other specifications will be the same as the ones in the foreign license. The […]
First outbreak of bovine paralytic rabies in 2018
The National Animal Health Service (SENASA) detected the first case of paralytic bovine rabies in 2018 on a farm located in Corredores. The event occurred in Guayabal de Canoas where five cattle died because of this disease, that has vampire bats as the most important vector for transmission. In order to protect the health of […]
Cartago experienced more than 25 earthquakes on Saturday
Since midday on Saturday, several earthquakes were recorded in some sectors of Cartago, as reported by the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI). Corralillo, Tablón and Quebradilla, experienced 25 earthquakes, all of which had a magnitude lower than 2.2 degrees and with depths less than five kilometers, which is classified as superficial. According […]
New York Times columnist defends Costa Rica
Lucas Peterson, travel columnist for the New York Times, came out in defense of Costa Rica after the December 31st plane crash that took place in Nandayure. Ten American citizens died in this tragedy and the news went around the world. In fact, this was the biggest air accident of 2017. However, the communicator made […]
Americans admit use of Costa Rican web site to place illegal bets
Two Americans pleaded guilty in their country for crimes of illegal gambling and tax evasion, through websites domiciled in Costa Rica. The men, named Chapman (67) and Flax (46), are originally from Wichita, Kansas. Both pleaded guilty to illegal gambling operation offenses and the making of false income tax returns. In the case of Chapman, […]
Route 415 in Turrialba will remain closed
The weather conditions have taken their toll on route 415 between San Martin and Guayabo Abajo de Turrialba. The large amount of rain caused a collapse, which prevents the transit of vehicles. According to the MOPT emergency chief, David Meléndez, the road had been in poor condition for five to six years. Cracks, falling materials […]