World-famous coffee shop Starbucks will soon be serving hot cups of joe in Costa Rica. The first store opens in San José in May.
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Environment
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Trade visit boosts Costa Rica ties with Germany
By: Clayton R. Norman, Tico Times The German minister of economic cooperation and development...
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A step toward a greener future
By: Melissa Truong, The Daily Bruin Priya Dua’s mother nicknamed her “Chipko,” the Sanskrit...
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German minister visiting Costa Rica this week
Reposted By: Jesse Montgomery, from Tico Times The German Minister of Economic Cooperation and...
- U.S. Architecture Students Help Nosara
- Oil and gold projects out, CO2 reduction in
- Biodiversity, the gift that keeps on giving
Life Styles
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Registry to replace all old license plates
By: Karla Arias Alvarado, Tico Times Last week, the National Registry began distributing new license...
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Costa Rican culture minister to open for Elton John
Reposted By: Jesse Montgomery, from Inside Costa Rica Costa Rica’s ministro de Cultura (Cultural...
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Expocasa Around The Corner
Reposted By: Jesse Montgomery, from Inside Costa Rica Expocasa, the annual home show in San José,...
Travel
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First Cruise Ship Arrives in Quepos in 20 Years
Source: Costa Rica News Site The community of Quepos in the province of Puntarenas was again visited...
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Investing in Costa Rica
Reposted By: Jesse Montgomery, from The Costa Rica News 1. A country open to foreign investment It...
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At last, the new Liberia airport terminal opens for business
By: Karla Arias Alvarado, Tico Times The new terminal at the Daniel Oduber International Airport...
- Expocasa Around The Corner
- Tourism survey shows slight year-end gains
- If You’re Planning On Going To ICANN Costa Rica You Better Get Planning: Here Are Some Tips
Other News
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Business Featured Food and Drink
The first Starbucks in Costa Rica will open in May
World-famous coffee shop Starbucks will soon be serving hot cups of joe in Costa Rica. The first store opens in San José in May.
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Business Featured
Costa Rica’s Economy In 2012 Could More Of The Same As Last Year Or Worse
For the coming year, interest rates are expected to stay in the range of 8% and 9% and that the tax issue – the government’s plan to have the Plan Fiscal (Tax Reform) – will be a priority for 2012.
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Featured Sports & Leisure
Olympic bid on the line as U.S. women’s soccer team faces Costa Rica
The winner of the match advances not only to the tournament final Sunday, but to the London Games this summer as well.
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Featured Travel
First Cruise Ship Arrives in Quepos in 20 Years
This community of Quepos was again visited by a cruise ship, which has not happened in the past 20 years.
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Business Featured Featured Article
Costa Rica surpasses foreign investment goals
Costa Rica’s foreign direct investment (FDI) reached $1.56 billion during the first nine months of 2011
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Featured Sports & Leisure
Canada makes quick work of Costa Rica; Wins 5-1
In need of a win or a draw to finish first in their group Canada’s women soccer team scored three goals in the first 19 minutes to rout Costa Rica 5-1
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Business Featured Politics
Costa Rica Trade Minister Sees Partnership Potential With Charlotte, NC
Foreign Trade Minister Anabel González is visiting Charlotte, North Carolina, this week to promote Costa Rica as a potential business partner.
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Business Featured Money Politics
Costa Rica surpasses foreign investment goals
Costa Rica’s foreign direct investment (FDI) reached $1.56 billion during the first nine months of 2011, following a major boost from technology and telecommunications companies, according to the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Ministry (COMEX) and the Costa Rican Investment Board (CINDE).
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Featured Life Styles Politics
Registry to replace all old license plates
Last week, the National Registry began distributing new license plates to drivers across the country. Due to Costa Rica’s high number of cars on the road, the registry has begun a program to issue plates with both letters and numbers. The new plates have improved security features, including a stamp of the Costa Rican flag, a hologram and a sticker to place on a vehicle’s windshield.
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Food and Drink Politics
With Congress back in session, bills finally move forward
Last Monday market the return of legislators from a three week vacation, and their first day back on the job proved to be the busiest in the Legislative Assembly in months. Lawmakers passed two bills – a security bill and a liquor bill – that had both been stalled pending negotiations over tax reform.
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