By Laura Gutierrez of Immigration Help Costa Rica How to choose where to live in Costa Rica. So, you are contemplating a move to Costa Rica after being intrigued by the promise of its unique beauty and livability. Going back to 1500, Christopher Columbus gave it the name which translates into "Rich Coast." It had nothing to do with gold, despite that being a major preoccupation. Without drif...

The US Embassy San Jose announced the upcoming Consular outreach for U.S. citizens in San Ramon and La Fortuna. To RSVP for passport renewals, notary services, and federal benefits inquiries, interested parties must indicate their preference by writing to ACSSanJose@state.gov. Any applicable fees must be paid in cash and colones. No checks or dollars. San Ramon WHEN: Wednesday, May 22, 2019...

The bridge over the San Lorenzo River which connects San Ramon to San Carlos in the Alajuela province collapsed because of the heavy rains that have affected this area in the past day, the bridge is closed for indefinite time. This is a common route for those traveling to La Fortuna in San Carlos, the Ministry of Public Works (MOPT) will be evaluating the damages on this bridge and other parts ...

A light airplane of the company Aerobell crashed in the area of La Fortuna, San Carlos, Costa Rica. According to information offered by civil aviation, the plane took off at 8:42 a.m. from the Tobías Bolaños Airport in Pavas and headed towards the Northern Zone (El Tanque Airport) in a flight that was only 22 minutes long. The control tower received an ELT emergency alert from the aircraft 1...

What is considered the most important wellness tourism event in Latin America, directed to the sectors of tourism, health, medical, hotels, Spa, travel agencies, tour operators, airlines, etc. will take place August 31 through September 2 in La Fortuna, San Carlos. “One of the pillars of this Congress is the promotion of a wellness culture in our country that will allow both Costa Ricans and ...

Every year Travel and Leisure magazine carries out a survey to come up for the winners of the World’s Best Awards; the awards include the best hotels, cities, airlines, restaurants, cruise lines, transportation, and much more. The survey was made available at tlworldsbest.com from November 6, 2017 through March 5, 2018, readers of the magazine were invited to participate through the different p...

July 29, 1968 lives in the memory of many Costa Ricans as a tragic day in which more than 80 people lost their lives as a result of the eruption of Arenal Volcano, known back then only as Arenal Mountain, many didn’t know, and others didn’t want to believe it was a volcano. The Arenal Volcano is considered the youngest volcano in the country and also one of the most dangerous. That day, the ...

Local and foreign tourists continue to take unnecessary risks in their seek for adventure, rescue teams in Costa Rica receive numerous alerts every year about tourists that decided to hike all the way to the crater of a volcano, most commonly the Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna, San Carlos, but this also happens in Poas and Turrialba Volcanoes. This weekend two American tourists had to be rescued ...

Two American tourists that had gone missing since Saturday evening were finally rescued by Costa Rican firefighters and rescue team. The alert came in on Saturday that two tourists from the United States were visiting the area and following one of the trails (Los Tucanes) in the Arenal Volcano National Park, apparently they lost their way at some point or wandered off the trail. On Saturday...

National and international experts will gather in Costa Rica to analyze the challenges and opportunities for the country and the rest of the region for wellness tourism. The event is directed to the sectors of tourism, health, medical, hotels, Spa, travel agencies, tour operators, airlines, etc. and will take place August 31 through September 2 in La Fortuna, San Carlos. Wellness tourism rep...

The Costa Rican government has approved the project “Fortuna en Dos Ruedas” (Fortune in Two Wheels), which proposes the creation of a 60 kilometer bike lane in the tourist area of La Fortuna de San Carlos. With an investment of close to U.S. $20 million, the bike lane will be developed in five stages and will take cyclists through some of the most important tourist sites in this area, the cent...

La Fortuna Waterfall * Photo for illustration purposes only. The alert was given by family members at around 1:30 p.m. this Wednesday, April 24, that their son had disappeared in the waterfall of La Fortuna River in San Carlos, Costa Rica. Unfortunately, after several hours of searching for the young boy, the rescue teams confirmed they had found the body of the minor 30 meters (100 feet) fr...

The tourist who got lost yesterday at the Arenal Volcano National Park was rescued by Costa Rican rescue teams in the early hours of this Sunday. According to the Red Cross of La Fortuna, San Carlos, after receiving the alert on Saturday night they coordinated the search and rescue operation for Sunday at 5 a.m.; however, a group of park rangers and tourism guides that are familiar with the are...

TripAdvisor announced the Top 10 Travelers' Choice Hotels in the World, and among them there are two Costa Rican hotels, the only two hotels in Latin America to make the top 10 that includes properties in Cambodia, India, Vietnam, Maldives, Italy, US and France. Tulemar Bungalows & Villas in Manuel Antonio is listed as number 2 while Nayara Springs in La Fortuna made the list in number 9. ...

A North American man was rescued by Costa Rican Tourist Police Officers when they found him trapped in a swimming hole in La Fortuna, San Carlos. A group of officers were patrolling the area of Poza El Salto in La Fortuna as part of their routine operations to offer more safety in areas commonly visited by tourists; they saw a vehicle parked in a lonely area and therefore decided to stop to che...

The U.S. Embassy San Jose is pleased to announce three upcoming outreach events – two in La Fortuna and one in San Ramon. Our Consular staff will be on hand to provide routine services and answer any questions. To RSVP for passport renewals, notary services, and federal benefits inquiries, please indicate your preference by writing to ACSSanJose@state.gov. Any applicable fees must be paid in ca...

A family-owned business near Arenal Volcano on Costa Rica's North Atlantic plains has plans to build a mineral spring treatment center drawing on the region's famed volcanic waters. Ganadera Manoa de La Fortuna, S.A., owners of Hotel Manoa Arenal, a Trip Advisor traveller's choice hotel, submitted an application for an environmental feasibility study for the healing treatment center in August o...

Four foreign tourists, whose identities have not been disclosed, decided to ignore the warning signs and security information and in their eagerness to seek adventure took one of the improvised trails that lead to the crater of the Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna, San Carlos. Apparently a small landslide caused the emergency and two of the tourists took the worse part, one of them had minor injuri...

Reports of a shooting were received by police yesterday, Sunday, October 29, at 8:30 p.m. in a farming community outside of the tourist destination of La Fortuna - Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica. The incident involved the head of the Traffic Police unit for La Fortuna in the district of San Carlos, Alajuela in the north-central region of Costa Rica. Pedro Arce Araya (56) fatally shot his 19-year...

A Guatemalan woman is under investigation in Costa Rica for allegedly forcing another Guatemalan woman to work 17 hours a day without pay, and also without food during her workday or any days off, according to reports from the Costa Rica Judicial Investigative Police (OIJ). The woman, with the last names Martínez López, was arrested Thursday morning October 12 in La Fortuna de San Carlos, Alaju...

With the country's estimated population as of June 30, 2017 at 4,947,490 according to the Costa Rican Census and Statistics Institute, a second morgue will be a helpful addition to the court's services, said the judicial branch last week. The northern region of San Carlos, home to Arenal Volcano, is slated to see the construction of a morgue in the near future. The President of the Supreme C...

The city of La Fortuna in San Carlos, Costa Rica enchants visitors with its raw beauty, the Arenal Volcano sitting magnificent in the backdrop of this beautiful town, the relaxing hot springs, the many options of entertainment, all these makes La Fortuna the perfect vacation spot in Costa Rica. The area has hotels for every budget and taste, but here we leave you with our selection of best hote...

Heavy rains that fell during much of yesterday in Costa Rica's northern region caused damages to some of the infrastructure at Tenorio Volcano National Park, and forcing a temporary closure, said a report on Teletica, Costa Rica's Channel 7 television news station. The park was closed all of yesterday, Thursday, August 17, and rangers hoped to be able to reopen the park - even if only partially...

Nayara Resorts near Arenal Volcano have expanded their resident sloth population to 15 recently, reported the travel news industry. The resorts, Nayara Springs and Nayara Resort, Spa & Gardens, which have won numerous awards and recognition for their stunning natural surroundings and luxurious amenities and service, give guests views of Arenal Volcano while soaking in mineral springs. St...

Local Costa Rican media revealed the sorrow in the small rural community of Los Angeles, outside of the tourist town of La Fortuna, San Carlos near Arenal Volcano, unleashed by a fatal accidental shooting of a teen yesterday. According to police testimonies, a 14-year-old was with a childhood friend on his family's farm and was showing his friend his dad's gun. Thinking it was not loaded, he fi...

TripAdvisor, the travel planning and booking site, announced the winners of its first ever Traveler’s Choice Awards for Rentals. The inaugural awards recognized 30 of the top rental homes in the world, in this exclusive list, one Costa Rica property is included, Casa Cielo. Travelers' Choice award winners are based on traveler reviews and opinions, as well as customer service provided during th...

If windsurfing and/or kite-surfing is your thing or if you are just looking for something new to try out, head over to Lake Arenal the best destination in Costa Rica for windsurfing, and even considered by many as one of the top spots for windsurfing in the world. Lake Arenal is the largest lake in Costa Rica with 33 square miles, it’s depth varies from 30-60 meters depending on the time of the...

Tour operators from the area of La Fortuna in San Carlos, are offering guided tours to the peak of the Arenal volcano without authorization from tourism authorities. The National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) has warned tourists and the general population that tours to the peak of the volcano are not permitted since it is considered dangerous. Administrators of the National Park confi...

Since ancient times, hot springs have been a fabled source for wellness, relaxation and cleansing throughout the world.  In Costa Rica, they've not forgotten the many benefits and pure pleasures of indulging in thermal baths.  The country welcomes visitors to share and discover their own favorite spot and therapy.  From coast to coast to coast, from the Northern Plains to the Guanacaste and Centra...

45 minutes from La Fortuna de San Carlos you can find the town of Las Cavernas de Venado, (Venado Caves or Deer Caves), this amazing destination will take you in an underground adventure. As incredible as it sounds, these caves weren’t actually discovered until 1945, although it is said the the Guatuso natives knew of their existence way before then, it wasn't until a local was in a hunting tri...

Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica, is one of those volcanos that you see in postcards and photos, the perfect shape cone is visible from many areas and the wonderful nature that surrounds it makes it one of the most popular National Parks in Costa Rica among both domestic and foreign tourists; this volcano is still considered active, but its currently dormant, a few years back glowing lava used to flow...

On September 4, 1971, the Costa Rican National Geographic Institute was taking aerial photos from 10,000 feet of Lake Cote, the small body of water that would later become the larger Lake Arenal, as part of preliminary studies for the future hydroelectric project. The study was funded by the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) to determine water sources in the area for their planned hydroel...

Source: ECSUIn the wee hours of May 22, 13 Eastern biology students and biology professors Patricia Szczys and Matthew Graham trekked to the rainforest of Costa Rica to experience a 12-day trip they had been preparing for since January. The students had spent the spring semester in groups of three and four students each reading scientific literature and preparing research proposals for studies...

Taza Agua COSTA RICA (PRWEB) JUNE 15, 2016 - Taza Agua, the world’s first to market bottled water company designed specifically for America’s $18 billion dollar annual coffee market, has confirmed today that it has been officially endorsed by an international multi-award winning certified coffee judge, Kattia Barrantes Zuñiga. The stamp of approval from the world recognized coffee expert is a m...

BALTIMORE, MD (PRWEB) JUNE 13, 2016 - For decades, Costa Rica has been among the world’s premier retirement destinations. It’s a country that is nearly carbon neutral, sustainably producing most of its power without increasing greenhouse gasses. It’s a country with no standing army. It’s a country whose people consistently rank among the Costa Rica is Once Again the Happiest Nation According to N...

Pixabay Commons HOWELL, MI--(Marketwired - Apr 14, 2016) - Cleary University today announced the launch of its new Global Entrepreneurship Bootcamp in Costa Rica. The bootcamp is focused on teaching participants the basic principles of building a location independent business. The pilot bootcamp will run August 7 through August 11, 2016. Beginning in 2017, the Global Entrepreneurship Bootcamp ...

Wikimedia Commons Liberia, Costa Rica -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/30/2016 -- When it comes to backpacking a foreign country, nearly every backpacker will agree that knowledge is power. Inside information about a destination can save time and energy, keep costs under control and greatly enhance the chances of staying safe. For backpackers planning a Costa Rica trip, good news is in the air. Costa Rica Ba...

Source: Flickr Commons A 17-year old male was calmly taken into custody after he allegedly murdered his stepfather to put an end to a pattern of spousal abuse in Costa Rica. According to a news report filed by Alejandro Monge of national newspaper La Prensa Libre, the 42-year old victim was identified by the last names Ugalde Cruz. The incident occurred in La Fortuna, located in the San Car...

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Glendale, CA (PRWEB) July 31, 2015 -- Goway Travel is offering travelers a complimentary night at a select range of boutique resorts and hotels in Costa Rica. Costa Rica has long been one of the best value destinations in the Americas, popular with young, adventure-seeking travelers on a budget. Yet the country has seen a recent surge in interest from the luxury and baby-boomer market, as well....