On October 2nd, organic food producers have a meeting in Montes de Oca: the second National Urban Gardeners Meeting will start at 8:30 am and all Costa Ricans are invited. During the activity, which is completely free, attendees can know new people and share their experiences related to home vegetable gardeners. In addition, they will […]
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Two men were arrested for logging at Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park
2 suspects were arrested carrying a chainsaw, 2 fuel tanks and a machete. They were making illegal logging in Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park, located in Santa María. In addition, sawn wood at poles and rules was found. According to Sergio Cascante, from the Conservation Area of Guanacaste (ACG), authorities have received several complaints […]
The National Registry won’t open on September 30th
the National Registry will be closed on September 30th due to the commemoration of the Registration Function Day in Costa Rica. The measure applies to its headquarters, located in Zapote and the regional offices around the country. The National Registry reminds Costa Ricans that they can perform free consultations via internet and they can request […]
Beware! Fuel prices changed today
Fuel prices changed today. The increase was approved by the Regulatory Authority of Public Services (ARESEP) and it was published in La Gaceta on Wednesday. Super and Regular gasoline will cost 13 colones more, Diesel will have an increase of 24 colones and liquefied gas will increase 7 colones. According to ARESEP, the oil price […]
SENASA will vaccinate cats and dogs at Guanacaste!
To celebrate the World Rabies Day, the National Animal Health Service (SENASA) will vaccinate dogs and cats on September 29th in Liberia, Guanacaste. The event will take place at the Community Hall of Martina Bustos Community from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. In Costa Rica the last case of human rabies occured in 2001, in Corredores, […]
8 babies were born without being affected by Zika virus
So far, 42 pregnant women in Costa Rica have been affected with Zika virus. According to the Ministry of Health, 8 of them gave birth and their babies didn’t present any complications related to microcephaly. Daniel Salas, from the department of Medical Surveillance at the Ministry of Health, informed that these cases have taken place […]