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The Growth of Car Culture in Costa Rica Reveals Contradictions
Given the ecological track record of Costa Rica in the international stage, and her goal of becoming a carbon-neutral nation by 2021, you would think that the average Tico would… Read more
Costa Rica Is Rated One Of The Best Countries For Outsourcing By Tholons
The international business consultant Tholons revealed in its most recent study; “The 100 best destinations for outsourced operations by 2012,” that San Jose, Costa Rica is considered one of the… Read more
Costa Rica’s Vocational Education Institute Celebrates 47th Anniversary
Costa Rica’s national vocational educational programs are administered by the National Training Institute, INA, which on May 21, 2012 celebrates its 47th anniversary. INA provides vocational training for nationalized Costa… Read more
Pension Fund Managers in Costa Rica Accumulate Government Bonds
Pension and retirement fund managers in Costa Rica are hungry for public sector government debt. As reported by Evelyn Granados Diaz of digital news daily Costa Rica Hoy, 80 percent… Read more
San Jose: Most Expensive Homes in Costa Rica, Latin America and the Caribbean
According to a recent report published by the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB), the capital city of Costa Rica is home to the most expensive and inaccessible real estate in the… Read more
Cartago is Becoming the Green Transportation Pioneer of Costa Rica
The misty city of Cartago may have the unluckiest football team in Costa Rica, but two announcements this month are making residents feel fortunate. The former capital of the Republic… Read more
Call Centers in Costa Rica Could Face Competition from Unpaid Workers
At any given time in Costa Rica, tens of thousands of Ticos take calls from consumers in other countries who are in need of service and support. These agents work… Read more
New Additions to the Online Classified Ads Marketplace in Costa Rica
People in Costa Rica are increasingly turning to the Internet when looking for jobs, new and used automobiles, real estate, deals on electronics, home appliances, pets, and more. A number… Read more
President Laura Chinchilla at the Opening of New IBM Center in Costa Rica
SAN JOSE – Costa Rica has once again proved herself as an important destination for foreign investment, particularly in technology. The human capital and the government’s initiatives to train professionals… Read more
Coffee Growers in Costa Rica Unable to Meet Starbucks’ Appetite
Despite early rains and an optimistic forecast for the next two coffee harvests in Costa Rica, Tico growers are concerned that demand will outpace supply and may not be able… Read more
Treasury Issues Final List of Products Exempt from Sales Tax in Costa Rica
After a few false starts, the Treasury in Costa Rica finally issued an amended list of foodstuffs and educational products exempt from the 13 percent sales tax (or IVA). An… Read more
Costa Rica in magazines: 9 million issues and counting, according to ICT
Since October 6th of 2011, Costa Rica has been advertised on the pages of publications such as National Geographic, The New Yorker and USA Today about 9 and half million… Read more
Last-Minute Tax Payments Crash Online System set up by Banco de Costa Rica
Today was the last day for corporations and partnerships registered in Costa Rica to pay the new corporate tax as outlined on Law number 9024, Taxation on Business Entities, which… Read more
Important Details About the New PayPal and Banco Nacional Partnership in Costa Rica
A recent press release issued by Banco Nacional on April 27th announced that its new partnership with American online payments giant PayPal was finalized after months of testing. The partnership… Read more
Google Takes Special Interest in Costa Rica’s Tourism Industry
Costa Rica is known to attract a fair share of international visitors, but Ticos are catching up to foreign tourists –and they are turning to Google to plan their domestic… Read more
This Week at Plaza Mayor in Rohrmoser: Support Small Business Owners in Costa Rica
A Small and Medium Business (PYMES) Fair will take place at the Plaza Mayor Shopping Center in Rohrmoser, San Jose, from April 26th to April 29th. Everyone is invited to… Read more
Conflicting Reports Over Coffee Exports and Imports in Costa Rica
Financial analysts and different news media outlets have been busy reporting on the output of coffee crops in Costa Rica, and the reports paint a different picture regarding production and… Read more
Ministry of Science and Technology Sponsors InnovAccion in Costa Rica
The Ministry of Science and Technology (MICIT in Spanish), along with the Chamber of Industries of Costa Rica (CICR) wrapped up InnovAccion, the First Conference on Innovation for Competitive Enterprises… Read more
New Initiatives to Stimulate Costa Rica’s Entrepreneurs and Exporters
Conectad@s and VUCE 2.0 are the names of two new initiatives launched by the administration of President Laura Chinchilla in order to make the lives of exporters and small business… Read more
A 4.7 Percent Increase In Electricity Rates For Many Residents Of The Central Valley
Residential customers of the National Power and Light Company (CNFL in Spanish) can expect to pay approximately 4.7 percent more on their electricity bills in May. According to an official… Read more



