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Río Torres festival aims to help clean up one of San José’s most polluted rivers

The state of Río Torres, which runs through nine cantons in the San José metropolitan area, is deplorable. Not only are fecal matter and trash found in the river, but also toxic substances such as mercury and oil. It’s hard to imagine any living organism surviving in the rushing water, but believe it or not, people still bathe in the river.

Lionfish tournament, peach-palm fair, and other happenings around Costa Rica

A roundup of events going on Sept. 26 – Oct. 2.

Kalambu combines a waterpark with thermal pools

Water rides and thermal pools and a view of a perfect volcanic cone? For the suburban vacationer who prefers an antiseptic alternative to actual rivers, Kalambu will fit the bill.

Saving hearts: A halfway house rescues girls from slavery

In a past, a child traumatized by the sex trade had nowhere to go. Thanks to María Fejervary, there is a ray of hope.

Guitar Festival, French cinema, and other happenings around Costa Rica

A roundup of events going on Sept. 19 – 25.

Independence Day, Broadway revue, and other happenings around Costa Rica

A roundup of the best events going on Sept. 12 – 19.

Whale festival, rugby tournament, and other happenings around Costa Rica

A roundup of the best events going on Sept. 5 – 11.

Caribbean parade, hot rod workshop, and other happenings around Costa Rica

A roundup of the best events going on August 29 – Sept. 4.

Comedy homage, massive DJ party and other happenings around Costa Rica

A roundup of the best events going on August 22-28.

Tourism entrepreneurs urge President Solís to block retroactive sales tax

Leaders of the National Tourism Chamber sent President Luis Guillermo Solís a letter asking him to block a Finance Ministry decree ordering tourism businesses to collect sales tax on several tourism activities that were previously exempt.

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