Eighty-three traffic lights are operating with solar energy in San José. It was informed by The Directorate General of Traffic Engineering, that also assured that they are avoiding the consumption of electricity to reduce the carbon footprint. The total project will approach 474 traffic lights in San José, Alajuela, Heredia and Cartago. It aims to […]
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Radiographs, ultrasounds and mammographies will be digitalized in Heredia
X-ray studies, ultrasound, mammography and CT scans that are made in San Vicente de Paul Hospital in Heredia, will now be digitalized. This project aims to protect radiographs and issue more accurate and precise diagnoses, as well as to determine the most appropiate treatment for patients. The project is installed throughout the hospital so that […]
It is the World Car-free Day! Join the initiative!
The World Car-Free Day is celebrated on September 22nd. It encourages thousands of people to give up their cars for a day. It aims to raise awareness about the use and benefits of alternative means of transport. In Costa Rica, MUCAP company will join this initiative. To this end, all employees were encouraged to leave […]
Costa Rican girl is nominated to the International Children’s Peace Prize 2016
A 12-year-old girl is making Costa Ricans proud, since she is one of the 120 nominees for the International Children’s Peace Prize 2016. It is annually awarded by Kids’ Rights Organization. Sofía Escalante received the news along with her family on Tuesday afternoon. She postulated in February, 2016 to be chosen. Now she is looking […]
There is a congress to promote Costa Rican cuisine
Costa Rican cuisine is the main topic of the event that started on September 21st, in which students from the Latin University will participate in order to join the National Plan of sustainable and healthy Gastronomy. The Plan is driven by the Costa Rican Chamber of Restaurants (CACORE), and it promotes a cuisine based on […]
Turrialba’s volcanic activity is normal, there won’t be a disaster
Authorities from the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI) and the National Seismological Network (RSN) urge Costa Ricans not to believe “malicious” reports that talk about disasters and earthquakes as consequence of Turrialba’s volcanic activity. According to Eliecer Duarte, expert from the OVSICORI, there is an audio circulating on WhatsApp which talks about a magnitude […]