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.
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.
Costa Rica's president met with former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to discuss the benefits of the U.S. investing more in its Central American ally.
But most Costa Ricans would. A national poll on sexual diversity gave a snapshot on Tico opinions about LGBT rights, including on topics like same-sex marriage, adoptions and gay public displays of affection.
The retail giant already announced earlier this year that it'll put $378 million into Wal-Mart operations in Central America in 2011. That number includes more than $100 million in stores in Costa Rica.
