On Monday morning, representatives of the Red Cross began searching for a foreigner who went missing on Sunday afternoon in Jacó, near Tárcoles River. For unknown reasons, the man went to a mountainous area within the hotel Villa Lapas and could not return. In the evening, the Red Cross suspended the search for the conditions […]
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Four American orthopedists will operate about 10 Costa Rican children
Four American orthopedists, experts in spinal surgery, will visit the country this week to operate about 10 Costa Rican children. With the visit of SpineHope Foundation specialists, children with economic problems or diagnoses that are truly complex at the spine level will be greatly benefited. This group has visited Costa Rica once a year in […]
Banco Popular organizes Environmental Credit Fair
The Ecocredit Fair will offer people options to purchase environmentally friendly motorcycles and vehicles, as well as solar panels for family homes. The activity will be held by Banco Popular and Community Development at its headquarters (San José), from February 28th until March 3rd, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. With this activity, the company […]
President Solís invited citizens to visit National Parks and enjoy Costa Rican natural beauties
In his traditional weekly message, president Luis Guillermo Solís invited citizens to visit National Parks and enjoy the natural beauties that Costa Rica offers. The president talked about the visit he made on February 17th to Corcovado National Park, where he inaugurated several infrastructure works intended to improve tourists’ experience. Dear fellows, come to the […]
Truck drivers will go on strike today
Truck Union will go on strike today. Some of the drivers’ requests is to set a tax of 20% on the value of the freight to Central American truckers, who would offer their services to the companies established in the country. Authorities are urging people to be careful and plan their trips because truck drivers […]
ICE warns about fraud by email
Recently, the citizens have received fake emails from the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) where the recipients are asked to complete a survey to obtain a prize. In doing so, they are redirected to a site and asked personal data and credit card number. The institution clarifies they do not conduct such practices and that, […]