The quake, that was felt in several communities from Cartago, affected 14 houses, as reported by the National Emergency Commission (CNE). One of them, in Juan Viñas de Jiménez, collapsed completely. According to the institution, the magnitude 5.5 earthquake had its epicenter 2 kilometers east from Capellades de Cartago. However, more than 400 aftershocks of […]
Hecho Aquí con Identidad Fair 2016 will be held this weekend!
In La Antigua Aduana, from December 2nd to December 4th, the second edition of Hecho Aquí con Identidad Fair will take place. Costa Ricans will have access to innovative products made by 150 craftsmen and 30 designers from every part of the country. You can buy traditional craftsmanship made with raw material from native communities, […]
December will be a rainy month
Although December is characterized for its reduction in rainfall in Guanacaste and the Central Valley, this year the conditions are likely to be different, as the downpours with thunderstorms will continue in several areas of the country. According to the National Meteorological Institute (IMN), this is due to the influence of the Intertropical Convergence Zone. […]
The municipality of Desamparados will eliminate potholes
The Municipality of Desamparados will eliminate potholes in the county. The work will be completed before December 20th if the weather conditions permit. The sites to intervene are: -Santa Eduviges, San Rafael Arriba -Araya and Monte Claro Streets -Tica Linda (1st and 2nd stage) -San Juan de Dios (in several points) The works consist on […]
AIDS cases are increasing in Costa Rica
Detection of HIV, which causes AIDS, is increasing in Costa Rica, despite the measures of prevention and infection. Authorities are worried because there are at least 2,000 people infected and they do not know it. The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes AIDS, but not all infected people develop the disease. According to data from the […]
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake was felt in Costa Rica
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake was felt in Costa Rica last night, November 30th, at 18:25 pm. According to the initial report from the Laboratory of Seismology of the University of Costa Rica (UCR), the epicenter was in Pacayas (West), in Cartago. People informed through social networks that it was felt in Concepción of San Rafael […]