The transit through the bridge over the Virilla River, known as “La Platina”, in the direction Alajuela-San José, will be closed for 41 hours. The information was confirmed by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT). This measure will apply from Saturday January 7th at noon until 5:00 a.m. on Monday. As confirmed by […]
National Guard confiscated boat without permits
On Tuesday, officers of the National Guard arrested the passengers of a boat that offered maritime transport services without the legal permits and registration in Golfito. The police operation was carried out during patrols in waters of the Pacific National. While searching the vessel that transported passengers between Golfito and Puerto Jiménez, the officers did […]
Trap cameras stolen from national park
Crime does not forgive, not even when it comes to protecting Costa Rican biodiversity. This time La Cangreja National Park, located in Puriscal was affected. According to the park’s administration, they suffered the theft of several ‘trap’ cameras, used to monitor mammals in protected areas. With a post on Facebook, the national park reported that […]
American Airlines flights canceled due to ashfall
The company American Airlines canceled two flights on Wednesday morning due to the constant emission of ash from Turrialba Volcano. These are the 2436 flight, which was scheduled at 8:00 a.m. arriving in Dallas, and flight 1204, scheduled for 8:20 a.m. arriving in Miami, United States. Despite the ashfall, Juan Santamaria Airport continues to operate […]
Costa Rica gives Nicaragua more time to pay for damages
Costa Rica gives Nicaragua more time to pay for damages December 16th was Nicaragua’s deadline to pay the $ 6 million asked by Costa Rica as compensation for environmental damage in Isla Portillos. However, the country decided to extend the period until December 30th, 2016 to address the issue. Today, still with no response from […]
Train damage led to suspensión of service
A power failure and damage to a hose keep INCOFER train in the workshop. The problem occurred on Tuesday afternoon and caused the suspension of 3 services between Río Segundo de Alajuela and San José and the decrease in the frequency of travels between San Antonio de Belén and San José. The train is being […]