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Costa Rica welcomed a nice visitor

March 9, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Costa Rican beaches welcomed a nice visitor. It is not a Hollywood actor or a famous singer, but a seal. According to officials, the animal arrived at Playa Bochinche de Garabito, where it sunbathed on the shore. After spending some time on the coast, the seal returned to the sea while the Public Force was […]

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Margay rescued from tourist center

March 8, 2017 by Staff News Writer

A female margay was rescued by the authorities of the National System of Conservation Areas (SINCA), of the MINAE, jointly with the authorities of the Osa Conservation Area. The animal was captive in a tourist center in La Palma, Puerto Jiménez. The authorities came after a complaint that he was feeding on chickens from the […]

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Miniatures genius is about to have a Guinness record

March 6, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Don Ricardo Jiménez, a resident of Zapote, loved to build wooden toy cars. Hammers, nails and the remains of the trees were his toys. At the age of 25, about to get married, he realized drawing was his passion. That is how he arrived to the House of the Artist, but he did not dare […]

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Coffins in San José to raise awareness!

March 3, 2017 by Staff News Writer

From March 1st to March 3rd, San José has been filled with coffins to raise awareness among drivers, pedestrians and citizens about how important is to respect road rules and thus reduce road violence. This is part of a prevention campaign carried out by the Road Safety Council (COSEVI) and La Piedad Funeral Home. Yesterday, coffins […]

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9 Bengal tigers will arrive in Costa Rica!

March 1, 2017 by Staff News Writer

La Ponderosa Adventure Park announced that 9 Bengal tigers will have a new home in Guanacaste in the coming days. The animals belonged to Hermanos Suárez Mexican circus and the entity already has a contract for the delivery and possession of the felines, that were found in Nicaragua. The tigers are expected to be moved […]

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La Fortuna, a great place to get to know in Costa Rica

February 27, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Costa Rica is known for being a tourist destination. In only 51,100 km2, there are many options to enjoy the natural beauties the country offers. Although the beaches are mentioned among tourists, the possibility of making a trip to get to know the country is much greater. In the north of the country, you can […]

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