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Monthly Archives: May, 2011

Plaza Florencia owner opens space for culture

The Florencia Culture Center offers art exhibits, cultural activities and a variety of classes and workshops in the western San José suburb of Escazú.

Teen: Use trash to make art

YOUNG WRITERS: Seventh in a series of pieces by young writers from La Paz Community School.

Campaign on mercury levels sparks controversy

Citing a study done by the National Autonomous University of Mexico, sportfishermen in Costa Rica say mercury levels in sailfish have reached harmful levels.

Mountain retreat in Heredia is ‘Pure Life’

Rancho Pura Vida’s rolling estate and luxurious villas are a retiree’s dream in Los Angeles de Heredia.

Can an apple a day keep the doctor away?

NUTRITION IN THE NEWS: A study touts the benefits of eating apples, but presents several holes.

Exhibit takes visitors on ride through history

Vespa, Harley-Davidson, BMW, Royal Enfield and other motorcycle models dating from 1900 to 1975 are on display through June 4 at the Contemporary Art and Design Museum in San José.

Spoon, McDonald’s, Taco Bell all victims of Health Ministry sweep

After beginning reviews at the end of last week, the Health Ministry plans to inspect close to 400 restaurants by this Friday.

Safety concerns delay judge’s order to place suspected drug traffickers under house arrest

Protests by neighbors in a residential neighborhood where two suspected drug traffickers were to be placed under house arrest forced police to bring the suspects back to prison.

Legislators ask to break contract with highway company Autopistas del Sol

The Spanish company built the Caldera Highway, which connects San José to the Pacific Coast. The highway opened in January 2010, but has been plagued by problems.

Costa Rica rejects request for tourism state of emergency

Tourism organizations throughout Costa Rica said declaration was unfounded, and would only harm the country's image as a tourist destination. Last year, the most tourists ever visited. Already this year, Costa Rica is on pace to exceed 2010's success.

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