Between July 3 - 14 motorists will not have to comply with the traffic restriction that prohibits vehicles from entering downtown San José on one weekday, according to the last digit of their license plate number.

Costa Rican residents are relieved to finally see seasonal rains begin to fall after a long-lasting drought led to water rationing, affecting some 20,000 residents, as well as plants and animals. But if the rains don't continue, more serious problems could result, say experts.