Canadian man recovering after snakebite left him weeping blood
March 22nd, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) A Canadian man who suffered a potentially deadly snake bite while visiting Costa Rica is recovering in a hospital in the city of Vancouver in his…
Heading to the beach? Authorities warn of strong swells this weekend and Semana Santa
March 22nd, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Authorities from the Research Center for Marine Sciences at the University of Costa Rica are warning beachgoers of strong swells on the Pacific coast beginning today…
Love seafood? Puntarenas seafood fair is today and tomorrow
March 22nd, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Today and tomorrow is the Puntarenas Seafood Fair, an event organized by the Costa Rican Institute of Fishing and Aquaculture (INCOPESCA), with support from the National…
At least 11 cantons will lift Semana Santa alcohol ban this year, San Jose included
March 22nd, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) At least eleven cantons have decided not to restrict the sale of alcoholic beverages during Easter Holy Week this year. The decisions have come after…
Sudden downpours could continue for several days
March 22nd, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) The surprise downpours of rain that fell yesterday in various parts of Heredia, Alajuela, San Jose, Santa Ana and other parts of the country could be…
Tourism sector calls for “sanity” to avoid looming fuel strike during Holy Week
March 21st, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) A looming possible strike by gas station operators which could potentially leave Costa Ricans and visiting foreigners without fuel during Holy Week and the Easter Holidays…
Surprised? Study says Costa Rica is the safest country in Latin America
March 21st, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Costa Rica is the safest country in Latin America, according to a study published yesterday by publisher-analyst, Latinvex. The study positions Venezuela and Haiti as…
Italian arrested with liquid cocaine in vodka bottles
March 21st, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Authorities reported yesterday the arrest of an Italian citizen who was attempting to smuggle liquid cocaine contained in vodka bottles, as well as a Guatemalan who…
