No menu items!

COSTA RICA'S LEADING ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER

HomeCosta Rica Business Guide

Costa Rica Business Guide

Coffee Certifications and What They Mean

When you buy a cup or a bag of coffee, you want to make sure that your was grown and harvested in a sustainable...

Costa Rica Neighborhood La Carpio gets a Bad Rap

On a recent trip to Costa Rica, I had the good fortune of traveling with a local through the downtown neighborhoods of the capitol,...

Costa Rica Real Estate: The Closing Process and Costs

When buying or selling a property in Costa Rica it is important for both parties to be aware of the normal obligations and expenses...

Costa Rica’s Credit Rating Raised By Fitch

The credit rating agency Fitch has revised their outlook on Costa Rica’s financial condition. In announcing the change Fitch stated the following: The revision of Costa...

Bitcoin use on rise to launder drug money, report says

Drug cartels in Mexico and Colombia are increasingly using cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin to launder money, the UN-linked International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) said...

Can I put CBD Oil in Coffee?

As a coffee drinker, you may be wondering if your can add CBD Oil. Is it unhealthy or harmful? Let’s talk about it. You may...

7 People in Costa Rica Found Dead with Shots to the Head

7 people were found dead Wednesday with gunshots to the head in Limon, Costa Rica's Caribbean province, authorities said, in an apparent dispute between...

Costa Rica Lifting of Covid-19 Restrictions For Some Businesses Begins Tomorrow

The Casa Presidencial of Costa Rica has released the following statement regarding the current Covid-19 restrictions, much to the applause of many private businesses;...
Costa Rica Travel Insurance
Costa Rica T shirts
Costa Rica Tours
Costa Rica Rocking Chairs

Costa Rica Grapples with Rising Crime: San José Robberies Surge

Robberies remain a persistent issue in San José, with the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) reporting over 5,000 cases annually in 2022 and 2023, a...

Costa Rica Faces Carbon Monoxide Concerns After U.S. Embassy Warning

The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica issued a health alert on April 15, warning travelers of carbon monoxide risks after a U.S. teenager’s death...

Costa Rica Clausura Update: Saprissa Tops, Santa Ana in Crisis

There are only four rounds to go in the Clausura regular season, and things are heating up at both the top and bottom of...