The Crater Lake at Poás Volcano changed from its characteristic turquoise color to a very peculiar shade of green. It is the first time scientist have seen this in almost two centuries of observation. The famous lake measures about 340 meters in diameter. According to the National Seismological Network (RSN) the lake has already shown […]
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Material from Turrialba Volcano flies 800 meters high
The Volcanological and Seismological Observatory (OVSICORI) reports continuous eruptions from Turrialba Volcano. The ash plume has reached 800 meters high. From 1:00 a.m. on Sunday the movement has been constant, after having a break from 10:30 p.m. on Saturday. Javier Pacheco, volcanologist, reported that the wind is heading northwest. The plume is directed towards the […]
Five minors escaped from juvie
Five young men failed to comply with the measures they had to follow at the Zurquí Youth Training Center in San Luis de Santo Domingo de Heredia. According to a police source, the managers of the juvenile prison didn’t notice their absence the count time. This institution is part of the National Center of Attention […]
Experts want to preserve and restore mangroves in the country
The International Workshop for Exchange of Experiences in Mangrove Conservation and Restoration will be held in the country in the framework of the Project Restoration, Conservation and Sustainable Management of the Mangroves of Costa Rica and Benin Against Climate Change. This will be the fourth workshop to be held in Costa Rica this year, since […]
President: Moody’s rating is unfair and wrong
Carlos Alvarado said the downgrade of Costa Rica’s rating and the negative outlook given by the risk rating firm Moody’s was “unfair and wrong.” According to the company, the decision is justified in the continuous and projected worsening of the fiscal deficit, in spite of the efforts of fiscal consolidation and the growth in indebtedness. […]
CANATUR asks businessmen to increase security to protect tourists
After the murder of a Venezuelan tourist, which has affected the image of the country, the National Chamber of Tourism called on the private sector to increase security measures in their businesses to protect the tourists who visit the country. The entity sent this message at the beginning of the high season, when the arrival […]