The Fire Department faced the third forest fire of 2017. The incident occured in the sector of Cabagra in Buenos Aires de Puntarenas. According to the Fire Department, “a group of 15 firefighters walked 5 to 6 hours to access the site where the flames affect about 50 hectares.” A camp was set up at […]
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Adventurers wanted by airline
Do you like to travel? What would you say if you were offered 3 months in 3 countries with paid flights, 1,500 euros per month and an adventurer’s kit with a backpack and GoPro camera? This is the proposal by Latam Airlines, which seeks adventurers who want to get to know Latin America. “Vamos Latam” […]
Controversy between the MINAE and FUNDAZOO
Simón Park Foundation Administration (FUNDAZOO) defended itself after a resolution of the Supreme Court of Justice that started the controversy between this entity and the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE). Last Friday, MINAE announced that the ruling of the First Chamber requires Fundazoo to adjust to a modern vision of wildlife conservation, through changes […]
It’s Valentine’s Day: do you have the perfect gift?
Today is Valentine’s Day, a celebration that for a long time has become the perfect date to surprise the loved one with gifts and celebrations. While traditional details such as cards, flowers and chocolates have been the protagonists of this celebration, more and more people want to surprise their partner with useful and untraditional gifts. […]
If you crash the train, you could lose your driver’s license
A reform to the Traffic Law aims to remove the driver license to those who crash the train. The initiative was proposed by legislator Rafael Ortiz. According to the proposal, the driver would accumulate 12 points when he/she disrespects the stop sign and collides with the train or one of its wagons. The total accumulation […]
Police officers are fully equipped!
The equipment purchased by the Traffic Police includes sound level meters, diesel and gas analyzers, video cameras, as well as laser radars, hand helds and motorcycles. This aims to cope with their control, regulation and surveillance tasks on the road. In the case of the sound level meters (20 units) and the diesel and gas […]