Archives for January 7, 2014

Costa Rica has been rated number four among a list of nations for retirement, complied by International Living. The ranking is complied by quality of life, wealth, infrastructure, red tape and access to basic health care and services. The number one spot went to Panama for its infrastructure and reduction in paperwork for obtaining visas […]

Four armed men wearing balaclavas assaulted a home on Monday evening in San Rafael de Escazú, according to the Judicial Investigation. The assailants entered through a garage door and took the occupants by surprise, forcing them to open a safe. Losses included 3,000 Euros ($4,081), a 9mm handgun, $800 in U.S. currency and a bracelet […]

The national poison control center warns that on hot days, there is an increase in the number of scorpion stings, and injuries from stingrays and jellyfish. Scorpions are often found in cellars, cabins and beach hotels built with wood. Young children and those with allergies are especially vulnerable. The telephone number for the center is […]