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Monthly Archives: June, 2008

China and Costa Rica – So Happy Together

Today marks the one-year anniversary of Costa Rica’s romance with China. The union has brought Ticos millions of dollars in aid and trade. Since they forged...

Western Union To Double Its Size

Western Union deepened its hold in the country Tuesday when it announced an expansion of its service sector, effectively doubling the size of its...

Tourism Propels Jet Fuel Sales

The tourism industry continues to be robust in Costa Rica, with 15.1 percent growth in the first trimester of 2008, compared to the same...

Scot Family Tradition Cleaning Up in Escazú

A family laundry business that traces its roots back more than a century to a village in Scotland is today scrubbing the glad-rags of...

Trade Deficit Takes Plunge as Oil Skyrockets

The economic scales are not weighing in Costa Rica’s favor. Despite a 10.5 percent increase in exports in the first four months of the year,...

Pain at the Pump With No Relief in Sight

Days have gotten longer for Naín Abarca. The 20-year veteran taxi driver used to work eight-hour shifts. But now, with the rising price of gas,...

Spain Guest of Honor at Upcoming Book Fair

Some 120 authors and publishers from Latin America and Spain will descend on San José next month for the 10th International Book Fair. Costa Rican...

Museum Entry Free After Leak Forces Wing Closure

The NationalMuseum closed its pre-Columbian history wing May 29 for fear of visitor injuries after significant water leakage, according to a statement from the...

Cross-Country Race Aims to Aid Locals

Authentic Tour, El Niño and Cordero Geraldine Sport Event recently announced the first running of an annual coast-to-coast race called La Transtica. Set for Nov....

Quetzal Birdwatching in San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica

The first thing the eye registers when it views the resplendent quetzal is the exceptionally long, bright-green tail. Then the focus darts to the...

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