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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 »

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 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 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »