Costa Rica News, Summarized in English and Linked to the Source

The Comptroller General of the Republic approved the investment of more than ¢ 1,500 million in the improvements to the Quepos-Manuel Antonio aqueduct. The comptroller gave the endorsement to the contract signed between the Costa Rican Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers (AYA) and the company Proyectos Turbina S.A. The award was made at the meeting […]

The high international costs of oil and its by-products would push up prices in the local fuel market. With the adjustment, the price per liter of the Plus 91 gasoline will be ₡624, the price of the super gasoline will be ₡653, and that of the Diesel will be ₡546. RECOPE reported that, in addition […]

Since February 2nd, Turrialba Volcano has remained in constant eruption. Floribeth Vega, expert of the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI) reported that they have received reports of ash fall from places like Moravia, Coronado and Tibás, although there has also been ash fall in Alajuela. “The ash emissions have been constant and […]

After the Conservationist Federation of Costa Rica (FECON) denounced the Government for an alleged violation of the Decree that prohibits the importation of an agrochemical called bromacil, the concern of ecologists has increased, since they don’t know the way the agrochemical will be discarded by the State Phytosanitary Service. According to Fabián Pacheco, representative of […]

To the rhythm of bolero, ballad and dance music, this month of Love and Friendship the different Bands of the Ministry of Culture and Youth (MCJ) will offer concerts in different places of the country. The ensembles of San José, Cartago, Heredia and Limón will present to the public music from national and international composers. […]

The Gastronomic Festival La Luz will take place in Barrio Escalante on February 18th. This time, 15 member businesses of the Restaurants Association of the Paseo Gastronómico La Luz will participate with more than 20 awnings available and a variety of dishes. Children will be able to enjoy La Cueva del Conejo children’s center, near […]