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» Mother's Day is around the corner. The day, a national holiday, is celebrated in Costa Rica on August 15.
Afternoon Rains Caused Traffic Chaos in San Pedro
As we approach the worst months of the rainy seasons, September and October, residents of San Pedro got a taste of what is to come.


"Clausurado" For Not Paying Taxes

 

For not complying with local tax at least 38 business, including bars, restaurants, shops, hotels, supply houses, boutiques and retail stores were shut down by authorities of the Dirección General de Tributación Directa (Directorate General of Direct Taxation).



25th Anniversary of the Central American Peace Plan
"Against all odds and against the will of the two superpowers, presidents Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua, Jose Napoleon Duarte of El Salvador, Marco Vinicio Cerezo of Guatemala, Jose Azcona of Honduras and I signed the Plan peace presented by my government. That was August 7, 1987, in Guatemala City, were we signed a commitment to change history. And we did.", writes Oscar Arias Sanchez.


 

COSEVI Criticizes Cartago Bike Path
The photo shows the final results of a bike path recently built in Cartago. At first look the eye is drawn to the post in the middle of the path. But that is not the danger.



Toxic Component In Gasoline Sold in Costa Rica Could Cause Serious Health Problems
Laboratory studies paid by the Importadores de Vehículos y Maquinaria (AIVEMA), and fully certified, shows an excessive amount of MMT in gasoline sold by Costa Rica's state refinery, RECOPE.



Costa Rica An Exciting Option For Retiring Gays
Many gay people are unencumbered by deep and binding family ties; 90 percent of us have no children. As we age and our parents have passed on we can become more mobile than at any other time in our lives. Not having to be home for Christmas makes it easy to consider heading south.



INSIDE | BUSINESS
Express To Enter Central And South America

Express,  a leading U.S. men's and women's specialty retail apparel chain operating over 600 stores, today announced that one of its subsidiaries has entered into a franchise agreement with Fastco Commercial S.A., a retail franchise operator led by a management team with over 30 years of experience operating retail franchises in Central and South America.



IBM Job Fair In San Ramón August 18

On Saturday, August 18th, 2012 the Community Action Alliance of Costa Rica will be conducting a job fair with IBM Costa Rica. IBM will be bringing a team of recruiters and managers to accept resumes and conduct pre-screening interviews to identify the most talented professionals and students from the region.

 

The OneCall Ground Transportation Experience!

 


 

INSIDE | LIFE
'He saved MY life... I just want to help him in return'
John Unger, the owner of sick dog whose picture touched the nation's hearts reveals how loyal companion stopped him from suicide. The man pictured lulling his arthritic dog to sleep in Lake Superior has revealed that his dog Schoep saved him from the brink of suicide.


Lady Gaga WILL Play Costa Rica, Promoter Says

The new queen of Pop, Lady Gaga, will perform in Costa Rica, at least that is what sources close to Costa Rican promoter RPMTV says, as it plans to announce the Costa Rica date on Monday.


Costa Rica Introductions & Dating!

INSIDEWEATHER

Instituto Meteriológico Nacional
National Weather | Regional Forecast
Cities Forecast | Marine Forecast
Ultraviolet Index | Tide Table
 

 

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BSK Skincare & Spa, Costa Rica



Vape No Fume, La Alternative Inteligente

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ICT, Canatur
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Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT)
Camara de Turismo (Canatur)
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Digital Map Of Costa Rica
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Road Conditions

• Consulates & Embassies
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Government Sites
Airport Arrivals & Departures
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Liberia Airport
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Airport Transfers
Trains & Buses
• Train Times & Routes
• Buses in Costa Rica

 
 
 
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HONDURAS
Honduras Seizes Mara 18 Arsenal



GUATEMALA
Guatemala: CentAm Security Forum Focuses on Dialogue



VENEZUELA
Chavez Management Approval Increases, Say Opinion Polls



INSIDE | COLOMBIA
Venezuela says American entered illegally from Colombia



INSIDE | COLOMBIA
Pajon Wins Colombia’s First Gold Medal of London Olympics
 
INSIDECOSTARICATRAVEL
Costa Rica Not Only For Adventure Junkies
Gliding weightlessly through a white tunnel with the view obscured by a soft, billowing mist must surely be what it feels like to die.

 
+ Stay informed about road conditions in Costa Rica!
+ Costa Rica Distances and Travel Time - Go Visit Costa Rica!
 
LIFESTYLE
Can You Ever Be Friends With Your Ex?
• Does it have to be all-or-nothing?
In most relationships, the time to say goodbye usually arrives at one point or another -- unless you never intend to walk down the aisle, of course (and even then...).
 
 

Photo Journal... all the photos!
 
 


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