Americas Cardroom Press Release - San Jose, Costa Rica – November 19, 2015 – Forget about sleeping during the day after Thanksgiving. Poker players in the United States are going to want to practice their bluffing skills all day long in preparation for the OSS V. Americas Cardroom today announced the return of its Online Super Series. The fifth installment of the online tournament series features ...

Sunwing Airlines Press Release - 25 Nov 2015 - Sunwing's Limited Time Black Friday Sale with Savings of up to 50% Kicks Off at Midnight. Orange is the new Black Friday with Sunwing Vacations' biggest sale of the year offering a wide selection of vacation packages at up to 50 per cent off! Back by popular demand, prospective sun-goers can once again take advantage of unbeatable Black Friday deal...

New Shepard. Source: Blue Origin San Francisco, Nov 24 (EFE).- Blue Origin, the space transport company owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, announced Tuesday that its suborbital rocket that lifted off on Monday successfully landed back on the launch pad in Texas, a key step in its drive to build reusable rockets. "Blue Origin's reusable New Shepard space vehicle flew a flawless mission - so...

Press Release by Linda Negron of the TMF Group - The Costa Rican Department of Social Security (CCSS) has proposed an increase in total contribution to the Disability, Old Age and Death Fund (IVM) from 8.5% to 14%. They have also announced that early retirement will be phased out, while some changes are already in effect beginning this month. Many have cautioned that the Costa Rican pension sys...

Freedom House Press Release. Washington, November 20, 2015 - In response a growing number of Cuban migrants passing from through Ecuador and Central America, which has strained diplomatic relations between Costa Rica and Nicaragua and led to Nicaraguan authorities using force against more than 1,500 Cuban migrants, Freedom House issued the followed statement: “Nicaragua’s government should stop i...

Source: FEDEFUTBOL Seattle Sounders FC Press Release - SEATTLE, WASH. – The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF), the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) and the Copa America Centenario Local Organizing Committee (LOC) announced today the 10 U.S. metropolitan areas that have been selected to host matches during the historic Copa Ame...

The cottages at Rancho Las Tilapias IBOSocial.com Press Release - Costa Rica, November 20, 2015 - A small resort community in Costa Rica is scheduled for grand opening on November 27, 2015. It is an institution that promises to mix nature and people unlike any other. Rancho Las Tilapias is offering a unique experience to its visitors. One can take pride in the quality of food offered by its...

US CBP Press Release - Additional Reporting by The Costa Rica Star / LOS ANGELES—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists assigned to the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) seized 450 prohibited pork meat tamales discovered inside the luggage of a passenger arriving from Mexico, on November 2. The passenger, who was referred to agriculture examination, marked “YES” ...

Source: Wikimedia Commons Sunwing Canada Press Release - Sunwing Airlines is increasing the complimentary checked baggage allowance per passenger from 20 kg (44 lbs) to 23 kg (50 lbs) for travel as of November 01, 2015. Applicable on all services to Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America, along with Florida cruise packages, the enhanced 23 kg baggage allowance applies to the first piece of ...

University of Oxford Press Release - Both Costa Rica and El Salvador launched a national Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) on the same day, October 29th. Oxford Poverty & Human Development Initiative (OPHI) co-founder John Hammock and Outreach Technical Director Adriana Conconi participated in these launches, John Hammock in Costa Rica’s capital, San Jose, and Adriana Conconi in San Salv...

Press Release by The Costa Rica Star – November 15, 2015 – Quality of life and stability are just two of the factors that make Costa Rica very attractive for those interested in relocation and immigration. There are various options for residency and citizenship in this Central American nation and one law firm stands ready to assist foreigners as they embark on the voyage of residing in Costa Rica'...

Rachel Brathen at the Envision Festival. Source: Instagram Envision Festival Press Release – The Envision Festival in Costa Rica announces a world-class music, yoga, and speaker lineup for their sixth annual gathering, taking place on the majestic shores of Uvita, Costa Rica from February 25th to 28th, 2016. With the goal of creating a festival that represents the harmonious blending of many d...

A resolution by the Legislative Assembly on the long-standing, contentious and tiresome issue of foreign military aircraft, specifically from the United States, entering Costa Rica airspace and landing in our country was recently issued. The President of the Legislative Assembly, Rafael Ortiz Fabrega, representative of Alajuela for the opposition Christian Social Unity Party (Spanish initials: ...

Source: Olas Verdes TransWorld Business Press Release - PLAYA GUIONES, Costa Rica – Olas Verdes, a Costa Rican boutique hotel in Playa Guiones, Nosara is thrilled to announce its opening as the world’s first LEED certified surf hotel. Tucked away from the coastline alongside the jungle, Olas Verdes provides immediate access to serenity and adventure. Native plants blend with the amenities of t...

Source: Fuerza Publica A foreign woman was taken into custody on Wednesday by law enforcement officers assigned to the inauguration of City Mall, the largest indoor shopping center in Central America, located near the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in the province of Alajuela. According to a press release issued by Fuerza Publica, the national police force of Costa Rica, the wo...

Beach house in Costa Rica Press Release by The Costa Rica Star - October 25, 2015 - It's that time of the year when leading international real estate companies such as RE/MAX begin to take account of their achievements, challenges and housing market figures since the beginning of the year. As it happens, 2015 has been an exciting year for RE/MAX in two key housing markets: the United States an...

Press Release by The Costa Rica Star – October 25th - The market size of the global online gambling and wagering industry is estimated to surpass $41 billion in 2015; this is a statistic that reflects more than a decade of year-over-year growth, and Costa Rica has been a significant contributor in this regard. In Costa Rica, the history of Internet casinos and sportsbooks dates back to the late...

Source: AmoLatina.com San Francisco, California (PRWEB) October 12, 2015 -- International online dating aficionados, AmoLatina, recently produced an in-house study revealing impressive statistics of couples’ online and offline activity. The study showcased users’ interactions via the website’s state of the art communication tools that led to the successful unity offline. With innovative and...

Sea Bird Sailing Excursions, a renowned tour operator based in Costa Rica's Gold Coast, is currently offering its business assets for sale. This is an exciting business opportunity for anyone interested in profiting from the lucrative tourism industry in the province of Guanacaste. This well-established business is currently located in Playas del Coco, less than 30 minutes away from the Liberia...

CostaRicaMedicalGuide.com For many people in the United States and Canada, the decision of traveling to medical tourism destinations such as Costa Rica is usually made after doing online research. Some patients are able to get word-of-mouth information from friends, relatives or associates who have experienced Costa Rica and are knowledgeable about the medical tourism industry, but this is har...

Wikiemedia Commons San Jose, August 9th, 2015 (Press Release by The Costa Rica Star) – When it comes to dental tourism in Costa Rica, prospective patients tend to be concerned with more than just the cost of their treatment. While it is true that dental procedures in Costa Rica are substantially lower than in North America and Europe, medical tourists are also interested by the quality of care...

Self-esteem, proper nutrition, communication, and overall health: these are just four of the holistic factors that make dental treatments an essential part of life.   In Western culture, dental appearance is strongly linked to self-esteem; in fact, taking children to see the orthodontist is both a rite of passage and a parental anxiety in the Americas as well as in Europe. Elderly patie...

Pixabay Commons With the global market for dental implants and prosthetics poised to grow to more than $10 billion by the end of the decade, the dental tourism sector in Costa Rica is also expected to experience substantial growth. However, not all dental clinics in our country are prepared to meet the demands of health travelers who visit us for their treatment needs. According to a recent...

Dr. Karla Hidalgo A renowned dermatologist in Costa Rica explains: “A good sunshade with UV protection is even better than a palm tree's shade, and you not always may find a nice, shady palm tree at the beach". Have you ever thought about how many hours spent at the beach can affect your family? Too much unprotected exposure to the sun can increase the risk of skin cancer, but there is a s...

Pets love Otentik sunshades Millions of people around the world suffer from skin cancer conditions that can be minimized or prevented by lowering exposure to the harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays of the Sun. According to the American Cancer Society, melanoma skin cancer is often caused by overexposure to the UV radiation from the Sun, and this is an important matter to consider in Costa Rica, a na...

AutoShine Costa Rica With car culture rapidly growing in Costa Rica, the number of luxury automobiles has greatly increased in the last few years. As a result of this trend, vehicle owners are becoming more interested in aesthetics as well as in systems that can augment their driving experience in terms of entertainment, safety, information, and comfort. In other nations where car culture h...

Pixabay Commons It is often said that a smile is an inexpensive method to improve one's appearance. This is an axiom that should apply to everyone; unfortunately, quite a few people feel self-conscious about what they consider to be a less-than-dazzling smile. The fact about facial aesthetics is that teeth make up about 90 percent of a smile. People who feel that their dentition is not up t...

Source: Hoes and Gangstas May 8, 2015 – (PRSYNC) – A new Costa Rica-based company has launched a sophisticated and playful, but affordable, collection of sunglasses that come in two names: Hoes and Gangstas. The styles are in total black or brown tortoise shell, available for safe purchase with PayPal and shipping worldwide. Hoes n Gangstas the new way to wear sunglasses in Costa Rica. Gett...

San Jose, Costa Rica. May 3, 2015 (The Costa Rica Star) – More North American and European travelers are engaging in the budding dental tourism segment, and they are seeking treatment at clinics such as the Flikier Dental Institute in Costa Rica. Dental tourists travel abroad with more than just affordability in mind; they are interested in modern, high-quality dental procedures as well as the opp...

THE HAGUE (ICJ Press Release) -- During the public hearings due to open on Tuesday 14 April 2015 at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, experts have been called by the Parties in the joined cases concerning Certain Activities carried out by Nicaragua in the Border Area (Costa Rica v. Nicaragua) and the Construction of a Road in Costa Rica a...

Beautiful mountain forest views at AmaTierra In Costa Rica, there is a place where you can truly wash away stress and gain a new, healthy perspective on life. For countless people around the world, modern life is not conducive to relaxation due to its fast pace as well as countless factors that often make it difficult to just get through the day. At AmaTierra Retreat and Wellness Center in Cos...

Spinner dolphin in Costa Rica PRWEB.COM NewswireCosta Rica (PRWEB) October 02, 2014 - Bodhi Surf, the leading Costa Rican yoga and surf retreat, is proud to announce the start of their second annual My Ocean Guardian Journey Competition. The goal of the contest is to raise awareness of ocean conservation needs while encouraging a proactive approach to the problems by generating innovative idea...

The housing market in Costa Rica has been picking up steam in 2014, particularly in the Central Valley and the sprawling Greater San Jose Metropolitan Area (Spanish initials: GAM). The real estate sector, both commercial and residential, enjoyed strong performance in the bottom half of 2013, and the rising middle class seems to be in a hurry to own a piece of the GAM. This urgency is leaving the d...

Drug and alcohol abuse rehabilitation can be rewarding in Guanacaste The Pura Vida philosophy and the proclivity of Ticos to enjoy their lives by letting others enjoy theirs is often misconstrued as a hedonistic pursuit. Many tourists arrive in Costa Rica in search of what they define as a good time, which is often a euphemism for getting lost in the throes of liquor and controlled substances ...

Personal banking at the large state-sponsored institutions in Costa Rica is not for the squeamish. There are many horror stories among expatriates about frozen funds, incorrect account information, blocked debit cards, lost term deposits, excessive red tape, etc. Most of the time, these problems can be avoided in the first place with the assistance of a bilingual account executive who really cares...

Santa Teresa’s awesome waves will be in the limelight once again as top Costa Rica surfers roll into town at the end of April for the fifth 2014 Olympus National Surfing Circuit competition. The COPA Unit tournament will be held April 26 and 27 at the spectacular beach of Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, on the southwestern Nicoya Peninsula. Famous for year-round Pacific Coast surf and a friendly, ...

For me, the Osa Peninsula is one of the most worthwhile places to visit in Costa Rica. The small stretch of remote rugged jungle in the southwestern corner of the country, bounded by the deep blue Pacific Ocean to the west and the placid Golfo Dulce to the east, is renowned by scientists, explorers and nature lovers as an astounding paradise. Covering an area of 700 square miles, this last rema...

I had zip lined three times before I hiked up the gorgeous trail to the first platform of the fourteen offered by Jaco Canopy. Once in Montezuma, Arenal, and Monteverde. The views from the Jaco Canopy platforms are hard to top. It’s difficult to choose what to focus on. The emerald green offered by the surrounding jungle, the sapphire blue ocean, glowing below, or the metallic blue morpho butte...

When it comes to investing in Costa Rica, foreigners are usually at a disadvantage: They are often targeted by dubious investment schemes involving real estate, precious metals, agricultural commodities, wagers, and other high-risk and downright shady proposals. What makes this situation even more deplorable is that those who perpetrate investment scams against expats are often their compatriots. ...

When Massi Devoto used to guide small groups around Costa Rica, he noticed that out of all of the experiences the tourists shared, the ones they enjoyed and talked about the most were the simplest. Buying tropical fruits at a roadside stand. Watching a monkey in a tree. Meeting friendly folk in a rural town. Walking through the rainforest. The realization led him to start his own tour company i...