On Sunday, April 6th, the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) will reopen the 6,515 polling stations in Costa Rica so that voters can decide who will be the next president. A runoff is required because no party was able to capture the 40 percent of the popular vote required to be president. Voters will need to […]
Watching Internet TV Easier and Faster with Roku Device
Internet connections in Costa Rica are getting faster, and one of the benefits of increased speed is the capability of watching high definition movies and television programs directly on a big screen television, via the Internet. While many of the newer televisions can be plugged directly into the Internet, they are not always equipped with […]
U.S. Embassy Produces Video to explain Consular Report of Birth Abroad
A video released by the U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica explains the basic requirements for obtaining a Consular Report of Birth Abroad. The report, which is requested by filing a form DS2029 is necessary to transmit citizenship to the child of a United States citizen born abroad. The process is important because because citizenship and […]
Globalization and Consumer Culture
Story of Stuff is a Youtube video that explains in easy to understand language the impact on people and the planet’s natural resources from the so called global materials economy. Much of the video will resonate with expats who have seen first hand, the pace of globalization in Costa Rica. In the past 3 decade, […]
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 […]
Costa Ricans Consider Their Unique Form of Socialism
Americans who look at the 2014 presidential elections in Costa Rica are often tempted to make comparisons to the political system in the United States. However, as you learn more it’s clear that Costa Ricas are in a very different place, politically speaking. For example, the candidates that have captured most of the attention in […]