The recent murder of a young couple, aged 15 and 16 in Cartago outlines a disturbing trend of missing teenagers in Costa Rica. In the Cartago case a 21 year old farm worker confessed to a priest, and later told police that he killed them in order to steal their digital camera. The Judicial Investigation […]
Archives for January 16, 2014
CCSS vigilent against regional Cholera alert
Following an international cholera alert from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) last year, the the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) has setup a network of 22 laboratories to monitor the possible entry of cholera into the country. Cases have been reported in Mexico, Haiti, Cuba and Dominican Republic, however none in Costa Rica. […]
Costa Rica to form part of new cruise route between Central America, Mexico and the United States
Puerto Caldera, in the canton of Esparza will be a stopping point for the new Route Mesoamerican, which includes ports of San Juan del Sur in Nicaragua; Acajutla in El Salvador; Quetzal in Guatemala and in Mexico, Chiapas, Huatulco and Cabo Blanco. The route is offered by the Azamara Club Cruises brand of Royal Caribbean […]
Alajuelita celebrates Cristo El Negro
Residents of Alajuelita held a procession on Wednesday to honor the Black Christ, which is a tradition celebrated since 1818. The event kicks off cultural activities that will continue through January. The original image of the Black Christ on the cross comes from Esquipulas, Guatemala, and is based on an event that occured on January […]
Festival opens in Santa Cruz
Street parties, music and parades will dominate the town of Santa Cruz as it celebrates the culture of the Guanacaste province. The annual festival started on Tuesday and will continue through Sunday. On Saturday a tope or horse parade will start at 3pm at the Santa Cruz Polideportivo. Details are available on the festival website. […]
Festival in Palmares Opens
Annual Festival in Palmares opened yesterday, and at least 3,000 mounted riders are expected to come out today for the Tope at 12pm. This is the 28th year of the event, which lasts for 12 days. Officials will try to beak up the rowdy drinking by separating mega-bars and putting restaurants, children’s activities and a […]