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Monthly Archives: September, 2016

Juan Santamaría airport reopens for flights after volcanic eruptions

The temporary closure of the terminal, the largest in Costa Rica, caused the suspension of 68 departures and 52 arrivals on Monday and Tuesday.

Óscar Arias: Why I’m not running again for president of Costa Rica

Nobel Peace Prize winner and two-time Costa Rica President Óscar Arias has decided not to run in 2018 for a third term. Here's why.

UPDATE: Eruption of Turrialba Volcano closes airport, launches ash, rocks 4 km high

Ashfall on the runways Juan Santamaría International Airport and Tobías Bolaños Airport prompted the temporary closure of both airports.

Jair Pérez of Jacó takes 1st place in World Surf League qualifier

The Essential Costa Rica Pro Qualifying Series from the World Surf League kicked off Sunday with 64 men and 16 women from all over Central America competing.

Costa Rica to use drones to deliver medicine to indigenous communities

Currently, it can take up to three days to deliver medicine to remote communities. Using drones, each delivery would take 30-45 minutes.

Employers more cautious on hiring during upcoming quarter

Employers in the provinces of Heredia and Cartago are the best bets for finding jobs in the upcoming quarter.

5 questions for Costa Rican sculptor José Sancho

Sculptor José Sancho discusses the artistic calling that pulled him away from his career as an economist at the age of 40, and launched a new life.

Seed festival is a gardener’s dream come true

Ed Bernhardt takes us inside the recent seed festival in Tinamastes, near Dominical, and reveals a growing movement for organic farming and community health.

Tico climber Warner Rojas reaches highest European peak on Costa Rican Independence Day

Legendary Costa Rican climber Warner Rojas hit another milestone, on Independence Day, by summiting the peak of Mt. Elbrus, the highest point in Europe.

PHOTOS: Chasing Moby at Uvita’s Whale and Dolphin Festival

September is probably the best month to see majestic humpback whales with their babies in the shallow waters of Bahía Ballena off the Pacific coast town of Uvita.

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