No menu items!

COSTA RICA'S LEADING ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER

HomeArchiveU.S. Federal Benefits Unit Changes Public Hours

U.S. Federal Benefits Unit Changes Public Hours

THE U.S. Embassy’s FederalBenefits Unit, which assists U.S. citizenswith Social Security, veterans’ and otherfederal benefits claims, is changing itspublic hours.The office will continue tobe open to the public from 8-11:30 a.m.,Monday to Friday, but will no longer beopen on Monday afternoons. For moreinfo, call 519-2228.

Trending Now

Costa Rica University Students Protest Proposed Funding Freeze

Students from Costa Rica’s public universities marched through San José yesterday protesting a government proposal that would keep university funding essentially flat in 2027...

Costa Rica Limits Car Imports to One Per Year and Taxes Them at Market Value

If you are planning to ship a vehicle into Costa Rica, two things have changed and both affect what you will pay. Under and...

Costa Rica Police Officer Jailed for Allegedly Helping Diablo Drug Network

The Fuerza Pública officer, identified as Ureña, was detained this week during raids in Sarapiquí and Pococí. Prosecutors are investigating his suspected relationship with...

Costa Rica Fines Contractor Over Long-Delayed Cartago Road

Costa Rica has started fining the company building the long-delayed Taras-La Lima highway project $20,000 for every additional day the work remains unfinished. The...

Costa Rica Opens Legal Status Path for Thousands of Foreigners

Nearly 100 foreigners applied on the first day of a new Costa Rican immigration program designed to give legal status and work rights to...

National Geographic Germany Devotes 11 Pages to Costa Rica

National Geographic Traveler's German edition has given Costa Rica eleven pages in its September issue, describing Costa Rica as a treasure of nature and...

Rare Blue Octopus Returns to Galápagos as a Newly Identified Species

The rare blue octopus that surprised scientists has returned to the Galápagos Islands. The specimen, about the size of a golf ball, will be...

Costa Rica’s Whale and Dolphin Festival Returns This Weekend

If you have been waiting for the right weekend to see humpback whales in Costa Rica, this is it. The 16th Whale and Dolphin...

Costa Rican Geologists Call for Referendum on Crucitas Gold Mining

Costa Rica’s professional association of geologists is calling for a referendum on the future of gold mining in Crucitas, arguing that lawmakers have failed...
Avatar
🌴 The Weekly Pura Vida

Costa Rica, Once a Week

The week's top stories, weather & insider tips — delivered every Sunday. One email, zero clutter.

🔒 Free. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Loading…

Latest News from Costa Rica

Costa Rica Coffee Maker Chorreador
Costa Rica Car Rentals
Costa Rica Travel Insurance
Costa Rica Travel