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Tico Times on vacation for Semana Santa

The Tico Times office, like most businesses in San José, will close next week, March 25-31, in observance of Semana Santa, or Easter Holy Week.

We will open for normal business hours at 8 a.m. on April 1.

Please check for news updates throughout the week, and for breaking news tips, please write editor David Boddiger at: dboddiger@ticotimes.net.

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