Costa Rica is an interesting destination for both retirees and investors. A small Central American country between the Caribbean and the Pacific, situated between Nicaragua and Panama, it has virgin forests, palm-fringed sandy beaches, active volcanoes, a healthy climate, safety, and a friendly, open-minded population, the Ticos. The country, also known as „The Switzerland of […]
This year’s Expo Feria Alemana will take place at the Parque Viva venue in La Guácima. The event offers Costa Rican citizens and foreigners living in the country an interesting opportunity to get to know German companies and their products. Vistors can enjoy a geat variety of German culinary delicacies and plenty of beer. The […]
The German website tropenwanderer.com published an interview with Tobias Dräyer, 34, a real estate professional who worked as a commercial clerk for the Valora Group in Switzerland and has been living in Costa Rica since 2008. Although the interview primarily addresses readers in German speaking countries in Europe, it may also be of interest to […]
According to the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) the number of Americans who claim to be considering Costa Rica as a tourist destination has been increasing. While in 2001 the total estimate of travelers who had expressed their interest in visiting the country for leisure and pleasure was 10.2 million, that number doubled to reach […]
The US airline Southwest Airlines expands operations in Costa Rica and will fly direct from San José to Fort Lauderdale (Florida) starting in November 2017. A Boeing 737-700 with room for 143 passengers leaves Fort Lauderdale at 11.35 and lands in San José at 1.30 pm. The return flight is at 2.25 pm and reaches […]
After more than a decade of waiting neighbors and tourists of Monteverde are closer to having a completely paved road. Two weeks ago The National Highway Council (Conavi) signed a contract to have 11.2 miles from Guacimal to Santa Elena (Puntarenas) asphalted. Conavi hired the Grupo Orosi Company to carry out the work. Project costs […]
The new Hotel Balmoral offers a new rental option in downtown San José. 10 micro-apartments, ranging from 344 to 926 Square Foot and equipped with internet, cable TV, refrigerator and microwave, can be rented for 2,200 dollars a month. The price includes two cleanings per week and access to the gym. The hotel offers three […]
The Costa Rican authority SINAC (Sistema Nacional de Áreas de Conservación) said yesterday that the Poás Volcano National Park would remain closed indefinitely due to “unpredictable activities”. Last Wednesday the dome of the volcano broke after an eruption and the park administration had to close the park until Sunday. The 2,708-meter-high volcano is one of the most […]
Religious ceremonies are very important for Costa Ricans, and Semana Santa, the Holy Week, is one of the most important religious events in the country. In almost every city and municipality, the Catholic Church organizes traditional services and processions, which take place on Wednesday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. There is no Easter […]
Today is Earth Hour (Planeta Costa Rica), the event where individuals, communities, households, and businesses are encouraged to turn off their non-essential lights for one hour, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Let your own light shine and show your commitment to the planet. Pura vida! Earth Hour Costa Rica: Let your own light shine!
Eight ones on the beach, one in the mountains and one city, these are the most popular destinations in Costa Rica, according to the internet portal TripAdvisor. Nosara is the preferred destination with tourists in Costa Rica, San José lands in 10th place. The most popular 10 destinations in Costa Rica: 1. Nosara, Guanacaste 2. […]
Costa Rica: Ticos are the happiest people in Latin America A health-wise life expectancy of 70.27 years (years that a person can live in good health), support in the family and from friends, and the freedom to make their own decisions ensure that Costa Ricans are the happiest people in Latin America. So it says […]
What would you do with 168 million Colones (300,000 dollars)? Would you buy a car? Eight Costa Ricans have done just that. They are proud owners of the most expensive car of the Expomóvil 2017 auto show: Audi R8 V10 Plus. According to Audi dealers, eight Audi R8 V10 Plus sports cars are running on […]
International House of Pancakes (IHOP) wants to open 10 restaurants in Costa Rica The US company DineEquity announced that it plans to open at least 10 restaurants of the IHOP brand in Costa Rica as part of its growth plan in Latin America. International House of Pancakes (IHOP) is renowned for offering 65 breakfast options […]
Central Bank is targeting 2% to 4% for this year According to the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC) consumer prices in Costa Rica rose 1.09% between February 2016 and February 2017. INEC compares the average change in the cost of 315 goods and services. In February 2017, 57% of goods and services were […]
