Families from the central valley remain camped along beaches on the Pacific while enjoying the last of holiday vacations. On average a family of five will spend ¢50,000 ($101) per day. Food vendors report that business is difficult as most bring their own food. A private resort in Puntarenas charges ¢3,750 per day for adults […]
Archives for January 3, 2014
Solar power replaces candles
ICE (Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad) has installed solar power cells on homes in Fila Negra, Buenos Aires and Turrubares. The service comes at a cost of ¢1,000 ($2) per month to poor families in the region. Some report the effectiveness of solar power is limited due to frequent rain and cloud cover. According to the last census […]