The Costa Rican economy situation has had several consequences that have been manageable and moderate at the same time. Even though it is true that the world economy crisis has affected everybody’s pocket, the employment in the country, and the financial indexes, there is still a small increase in the national production, [...]
The number of influenza cases tested in Costa Rica totals nine already. Five more probable cases are being tested, and one-hundred and twenty three are waiting for results. One of the nine cases belonged to a male patient who died. He had been diagnosed with diabetes and respiratory problems even prior [...]
Every day, more and more new companies see Costa Rica as an excellent option for a more secure market for investments. A new business group sees hotel management as a new target and has begun the construction of the new project in Escazu. The new hotel will be built by AGRISAL, [...]
Costa Rica reacted in a very efficient manner because of the imminent danger with the spread of the swine flu. The coordination is noticed in the health sectors for the prevention and assistance of the cases because of the menace that this represents to the public health in the country.
Some of the immediate [...]
The finalization of the San Jose – Caldera new highway looks closer now. Starting May, the toll booths for the route will start working, which marks the end of the first portions of the highway. The booths for the first three stations are ready now: Escazu, Ciudad Colón and Pozón de [...]
The growth and demand of tourism in Costa Rica has touched an important sector related to the arrival of commercial and private ships. This is the most important reason for the need to create pier and marina projects on the Costa Rican coastlines.
Nowadays, some piers are operating effectively, such as Los Sueños [...]
The final of the Terraza-Reef Surfing Tournament will take place in Jaco Beach on May 1st and 2nd, 2009. This is the end of a series of surfing tournaments in which more than 300 surfers have participated – there were over thirteen categories / levels including all ages. The qualifying [...]
The laws for the Free Zones are being discussed in the Costa Rican Congress with the hope to approve soon, better incentives for foreign companies that get settled down in Costa Rica under this regime.
Officially, there are no specific details about the details that will change in the Free Zones – because they are currently [...]
The insurance business in Costa Rica has been handled as a monopoly by INS (National Institute of Insurance) for over eighty years already. Currently, there is a law that allows the opening of the insurance market in Costa Rica; however, it is important to note that the experience that the INS has accumulated [...]
This week, the Austrian hotel chain known as Fashion Hotels informed that they will invest $25 million in the opening of two new hotels, one in the Costa Rica Central Pacific Coast , in Manuel Antonio, and another one in the South Caribbean, in Puerto Viejo, Limon. This opening, together with the other hotel [...]
