Have you heard of hydrogen, electric cars? You probaby have, especially because their eco-friendly qualities make them an attractive alternative for transportation. Former Costa Rican astronaut Franklin Chang and his company, Ad Astra Rocket, are driving the high pressure, hydrogen-storage project to create a generator that works as source of energy for these cars in […]
NY Times recommends people in their twenties to travel to Costa Rica
The New York Times highlighted Costa Rica among the 20 destinations that must be visited by twentysomething people. The publication stated that one of the best ways to change the perception of the world is by traveling at a young age. It’s a good way to experience different cultures, meet new friends and make memories […]
Be part of the First Costa Rican Summit of Gastronomy
Costa Rican cuisine is the main topic in the First Costa Rican Summit of Gastronomy, to be held on November 1st and November 2nd at Pueblo Antiguo, La Uruca. The ticket costs 120 dollars and it can be used both days. Carlos Rodríguez, Executive Chef at Unilever Food Solutions in Central America, declared that the […]
A “señatón” to validate Lesco digital translator
About 70 people from the deaf community of Costa Rica will be responsible for validating the digital translator developed by the Technological Institute of Costa Rica (TEC). The Digital translator of Costa Rican sign language (Lesco) was developed with the aim of reducing communication gaps for deaf people. Therefore, Señatón 2016 will be held on […]
The Good Treatment Competition aimed to improve health services
Authorities from the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) rewarded 4 groups of workers who participated in the Good Treatment Competition. Their projects stood out over 21 proposals that aimed to improve care to health service users. The winners were from the Hatillo Health Area and San Carlos Hospital. Edgar Carrillo, medical director from the […]
Go to Dracula’s Castle on Halloween!
Halloween is just around the corner. And there is no better way to spend that day than in the place where fear lives: Dracula’s Transylvanian Castle … or at least that’s Airbnb application’s goal. The vacation rentals company launched a worldwide contest for horror lovers. The winner will spend October 31th, along with a companion, […]