The Comptroller General of the Republic (CGR) ordered Finance Minister Helio Fallas to design a normative instrument that works as a reference when state institutions rent buildings, premises and lands. This is because it was detected that the Administration paid for office rent up to $ 60 per square meter, while the market price did […]
Sebastían needs Costa Ricans’ help!
On December 29th, 2016, people knew about Sebastián and the struggle he has faced during his short life. His parents appeal once again to Costa Ricans’ solidarity, because they fear that the day to fly to the United States comes and they do not have the money to pay for it. His father, Tony Barboza, […]
How will transportation work during La Platina’s closure?
Due to the month-and-a-half closure that will take place from January 21st over Virilla river, authorities created a plan to avoid road chaos. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) trusts buses and the train to mitigate the effects of the closure. For that reason, it authorized trains and buses special services from January […]
What to do with your pet in the holiday season?
For many people, the holiday season becomes a problem because they do not know what to do with their pets. The dilemma is whether they take them on a trip, leave them at home with a relative or in a hotel. There are many options, you just have to make a good decision. According to […]
Bosquetico: a company that works with Costa Rican idiosyncrasy
Inspired by his passion, the drawing, the desire to “get his hands dirty” and his country, Andrés González decided to give up the work he had for 10 years and founded his own company: Bosquetico. Three years ago, he started creating products related to Costa Rican idiosyncrasy: customs, traditions, flora and fauna, some phrases, food […]
Toontastic 3D: The new Google app for Costa Rican children!
All children in Costa Rica who have access to a smartphone or a tablet, can create and tell stories in third dimension to have fun and use their creativity. Google launched Toontastic 3D, an application that aims to inspire children’s imagination through a “puppet theater”. With this tool, children of all ages can draw, create […]