From August 30th, 36 restaurants in Costa Rica are part of a series of gastronomic laboratories, which will include recipes and local products. The objective of the Costa Rican Chamber of Restaurants is to develop the inclusion of gastronomy as a tourist product and to promote it as part of a true, national, culinary experience. To […]
The Comptroller General of the Republic ranked municipalities
The Comptroller General of the Republic (CGR) presented the Municipal Management Index 2015, in which 61 indicators, divided into five areas, were analyzed. Aspects such as development and institutional management were analyzed, as well as planning, citizen participation and accountability and management of environmental development. Similarly, the management of economic services (road management) and management […]
Animal abuse cases haven’t decreased
At the end of July, legislators approved the law against animal abuse which stipulates jail punishments for offenders. However, the law was sent for consultation to the Constitutional Chamber and it will read for a second time. Nevertheless, cases of animal abuse continue, according to Leticia Méndez, representative of Rescate Animal. For instance, there is a case […]
Career Fair 2016 at the University of Costa Rica
On August 31st the career fair 2016 at the University of Costa Rica (UCR) started. It is an annual event in which students across the country are informed about the careers that the institution offers. This will last until September 2nd. At the same fair, students can have more information about other universities such as the […]
Zica cases are increasing: there are 839 patients
Confirmed cases of patients with Zika virus are increasing. According to the latest information provided by the Ministry of Health, there are 839 patients. This represents 131 more cases than the previous week. Among those affected, there are 2 new cases of pregnant women. They are from Nandayure in Guanacaste. One of them was diagnosed […]
Scam victims are increasing!
The National Chamber of Tourism (CANATUR) warned about alleged scams that are taking place against companies. The warning comes due to complaints the Investigation Organization (OIJ) have received from resorts such as hotels and other businesses. Criminals have identified, in most cases, administrators and employees from the accounting area, because they are the ones who have […]