New ‘Monster’ Invades Costa Rica Posted: Thursday, January 12, 2012 – By Richard Abraham Dear Tico Times: There is a new monster loose in Costa Rica. This monster kills people, animals, children’s education, tourism, business, roads and peace and quiet. The monster’s name is “tractor trailer.” On the new Pacific coastal highway (costanera), these monsters [...]
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Costa Rica usually runs behind on getting the latest and greatest that comes out in the States and this time it is no different. The lines and waiting lists have already started for the iPhone 4S that is to come out on Friday the 27th. Siri is very much in demand and the fact that [...]
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When moving to Costa Rica so many things come up where the question of why will come to your lips. Why do motorcycles make their own lane when there is none between the buses? Why do buses not use their rear view mirrors? Why does it seem that no one can tell time in Costa [...]
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Lost Internet? This is the question that often opens up conversation if you have anything to do with the internet or need internet service in Costa Rica on a daily basis. This is not a weekly or once a month occurrence like in the States but a daily question in Costa Rica. The wind blows, [...]
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There is MUCH confusion in the past couple of weeks on pets going into Costa Rica and worry that there is a new law in place because pets are being sent to the cargo warehouse rather than being cleared through the passenger terminal. There is not a new law. This is an old law that [...]
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We want to send a shout out to all our pets that recently made it home to their families. Quibbles, a Boston Terrier / Pug mix, her sisters Dream Catcher, a cocker spaniel and Tazzie a Siamese / Tort Cat mix were transported from San Francisco to Costa Rica. Jake, a Labrador Retriever, came out [...]
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Costa Rica is closed for business for the next few days!!! The streets are bare, traffic…well there isn’t any to speak of. The valley is a virtual ghost town. Getting around a breeze right now. Great if you live in the valley!! Everyone is at the beach. You cannot find a hotel anywhere near the [...]
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Costa Rica is becoming the mecca for North Americans and others who need reasonable health care. The president of Costa Rica has put out the welcome map for foreigners who want to come here to take advantage of the lower-cost medical care. The president, Nobel-Peace Prize winner Óscar Arias Sánchez, issued a formal decree to [...]
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New transit or driving laws are about to pass this September 23rd. As usual the government of Costa Rica is rushing around trying to piece together all of the last minute changes before the deadline. A couple of the changes that are coming about are the following: All children 12 and under MUST be in [...]
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You are moving to Costa Rica and the question comes up….What do I take with me? The answer to this question varies with everyone. If you are a family with children, you are of course going to want to bring more than if you are an individual traveling alone. The cost to replace a house [...]
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