INCOFER suspended the train service between Cartago and San José indefinitely. Some travels between Pavas and San José were also suspended. The rains during the weekend caused a collapse in the railroad. There is a hole 3 meters long and 3 meters deep in Guayabos de Curridabat. Cristhian Vargas, President of INCOFER, expressed that the […]
Archives for December 13, 2016
The fountain at plaza de la Cultura will be out of service during high-traffic events
To ensure order in Plaza de la Cultura and properly maintain the fountain’s water conditions, it will be turned off during the days of high-traffic events in the capital. Therefore, during the Christmas season, the fountain will be off on December 13th, 14th and 15th, when the “Avenidazo” is scheduled. It will also be deactivated […]
Kivú is enjoying its new home and the President is celebrating it
President Luis Guillermo Solís shared a video showing Kivú the lion exploring its new home located at Zoo Ave. A week has passed since it was transferred to the center, after authorities of the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) determined that the 18-year-old animal needed better living conditions. Kivú is the banner of the […]
Do not get confused! December 26th and January 2nd are not holidays in Costa Rica
A lot of Costa Ricans got confused yesterday December 12th after news of the Panamanian media La Prensa became viral and caused many to celebrate that the next 26th of December and January 2nd would be holidays. That decision has no impact on Costa Rica. It’s exclusive to the Government of Panama. However, in social […]
Remember! December 25th and January 1st are mandatory, paid holidays
If you are one of the people who should work on December 25th and January 1st, the following information interests you. The Ministry of Labor and Social Security reported that December 25th and January 1st are mandatory, paid holidays, in accordance with article 148 of the Labor Code. This year, these dates coincide with Sunday […]
According to an official statement, Trump and his vice president made contact with Solís
US President-elect Donald Trump and his vice-president Mike Pence have made contact with several presidents, including president Luis Guillermo Solís. The information was confirmed in an official statement released by Trump Transition Team’s official website. The document, signed in New York, states that Trump and Pence have spoken to other world leaders who have offered […]