On Monday, Security Ministry officials welcomed a group of foreigners who will participate in the humanitarian mission “Pura vida”, which takes place in Piedra de Mesa de Telire, Talamanca, Limón. Minister Gustavo Mata said that for the Public Force developing humanitarian work is of utmost importance, so 16 doctors, nurses, dentists and volunteers from the […]
Finance Ministry warns about scammers!
On Friday, the Finance Ministry warned about scammers who use the name of the entity to ask for personal information of the citizens. In a statement, the ministry said its officials will not make such requests, unless it’s a special case with properly identified staff that will perform their duties officially. In the coming weeks […]
Experts say Turrialba’s eruptions are becoming stronger
Turrialba volcano has increased its activity since early Saturday morning. According to experts, in the last hours the emissions have been more energetic, with eruptions that reached a thousand meters high. In the last hours of Sunday afternoon, ashfall was recorded in Coronado, San Gerardo de Irazú, Moravia, Goicoechea, Tibás, Santo Domingo and San Isidro […]
Costa Rica highlights its commitment to the rights of young people
During her speech at the XXV Ibero-American Summit, Ana Helena Chancón, Vice President of Costa Rica, highlighted her country’s commitment to the recognition of the rights of young people. An active defense of the rights is creating awareness on the matter, so that people know they have said rights and demand their observance,” said Chacón. […]
In three years the country will have nine geothermal power plants
The award for the Pailas II Geothermal Project located in Liberia is ready. The company Initec Energy SA will be responsible for developing the design and commissioning of the equipment. While the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) is responsible for the construction and installation of the turbine in the powerhouse, with the supervision of Mitsubishi […]
Get scared with Costa Rican legends!
On the eve of Halloween, there is no better way of getting scared than with Costa Rican legends, the ones grandparents tell in the light of candles. The book “Chronicles of the occult: ghosts and legends of Costa Rica” sets out 35 strange events, including a few encounters with “Cadejos” and the bitter lament of […]