On September 27th, the ferry service in Playa Naranjo beach-Puntarenas beach route will be suspended due to repairs that will be performed in Playa Naranjo’s boarding ramp. As consequence, it is required to suspend the service all day long, as explained by the Maritime Port Division of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT). […]
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Fuel prices will increase!
The recess in fuel prices that came into effect on September 1st did not last long: the Regulatory Authority of Public Services (ARESEP) approved an increase in fuel prices. As consequence, diesel will rise 24 colones and super and regular fuels will rise 13 colones. This new increase will come into effect after being published in […]
23 medical specialists joint the CCSS
Hospitals in rural areas of Costa Rica have 23 new medical specialists, who have joint the Costa Rica Social Security Fund (CCSS): there are dermatologists, surgeons, endocrinologists, cardiologists, orthopedists, among others. They aim to solve problems at Nicoya, Turrialba, Perez Zeledón, Ciudad Neily and Liberia health centers, as well as those located in the Great Metropolitan […]
Traffic jams decreased during the World Car-Free Day
During the World Car-Free Day, Waze application recorded a 13% decrease in reports of traffic jams. This was informed in a Minerva company’s analysis conducted on September 22nd. During that day, several politicians joined the challenge to leave their vehicles at home and collaborate with the environment while facilitating transport on national roads. For instance, during […]
Costa Rica is one of the most risky countries!
Earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions, storms or droughts can take place in any country. Costa Rica is among the five most risky countries to suffer natural disasters in the world. It was published in the World Risk Index 2016 presented by the United Nations University, where the vulnerability of 170 countries and their risk to suffer natural […]
AyA will administrate the Aqueduct of Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui
The Costa Rican Institute of Aqueducts and Sewage Systems (AyA), will temporarily administrate the Aqueduct of Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, to benefit the public health of its residents. This action intends to implement the Integrated Aqueduct Project of Sarapiqui, which will supply drinking water to over 26,000 people. The project is funded by the Spanish […]