Latam Airlines, an airline with Chilean and Brazilian capital, made its maiden flight to Costa Rica on Tuesday. It is the first time that the airline connects both Lima and San José directly. The route will be operated by Airbus A319 and will have a frequency of three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, […]
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Resort in Puntarenas shut down “for putting health at risk”
The Ministry of Health reported that the San Lucas Beach Club in Puntarenas was closed again due to non-compliance with aspects that put people’s health at risk. Through its Facebook and Twitter account, the entity indicated that the establishment does not have the endorsement of the institution for its operation. It is worth mentioning that […]
PAC candidate says he will prioritize the electric train
In February, The Costa Rican Railway Institute (INCOFER) will start the bidding process to build an electric train, which will be a priority for candidate Carlos Alvarado if he wins the presidential elections. Since the beginning of the electoral campaign, I have proposed the construction of the electric train as a priority to decongest and […]
Calderón Guardia will not take births until further notice
Although the original deadline was January 2nd, the Maternity Service of the Calderón Guardia hospital will remain closed indefinitely, according to the director of the medical center, Dr. Pedro Pereira. According to the official, they will use the suspension of childbirth care to complete some maintenance work that had not been possible while the service […]
Green alert due to cold front in Caribbean and North Zone
The National Emergency Commission (CNE) declared a green alert in the Caribbean and the Northern Zone due to the influence of the cold front number nine. According to the National Meteorological Institute (IMN), the cold front moves through the north of Central America, causing the atmospheric pressure to increase and favoring the winds of 50 […]
2017 breaks tragic record with 116 victims of water accidents
Last year not only reached the highest historical figures for homicides and road deaths in the country. The number of people killed in water accidents also broke the record in the national territory. According to Jim Batres, National Deputy Director of Risk Management of the Red Cross, the last 12 months registered 116 victims of […]