Earthquake in Nicoya released only 40% of accumulated energy
NICOYA, COSTA RICA – September 13th, 2012 – Experts are saying that the 7.6 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Nicoya on September 5th at 8:42 a.m was likely the earthquake…
Costa Rica far from goal of 50,000 Chinese per year
SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA – September 13th, 2012 – Costa Rica is far from meeting the goal that was set by President Laura Chinchilla to attract 50,000 Chinese citizens to…
Strong winds tore roofs from homes; 12,000 left without electricity
SAN CARLOS – September 13th, 2012 – Violent winds in Venecia, Aguas Zarcas, Ciudad Quesada, Florencia, Santa Clara and Santa Rita in San Carlos, Alajuela tore the roofs from several…
RECOPE continues to sell gasoline with MMT additive
SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA – September 13th, 2012 – Despite the complaints lodged from motorists claiming damage to their vehicles caused by the additive known as MMT, and despite charges…
Costa Ricans also felt the pain of September 11th
In the early 1970’s, a Costa Rican man, Roberto Sevilla, left his country to follow his dream of living in the United States. He did not miss a single detail…
It will be a “dry” morning in Montes de Oca this Saturday
MONTES DE OCA – September 11th, 2012 – The Municipality of Montes de Oca is barring the sale of any beverage containing alcohol as of 6:00 a.m and ending at…
Construction of INS trauma hospital should begin this month
SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA – September 11th, 2012 – Construction of the new INS Trauma Hospital may finally begin within the next few days – barring any last minute appeals.…
On 9/11, May God Bless the Americas
Being a US citizen who has resided full time in Costa Rica for 9 years (as of this month, in fact), it can be easy at times to forget the…
