**Gasoline in Costa Rica is the most expensive in Central America
because of a 30% tax on petroleum derivatives, according to a study by
the Central American Secretary of Integration (SIECA).
Gas in Costa Rica costs an average of 15% more than in other countries
in the region.
According to the study, while Costa Ricans pay $3.38 per gallon for
regular […]
On Wednesday Alajuela beat Puntarenas FC 2-0 in the first match of their home and home series. Puntarenas has been fierce at home, but now needs to win by 3 goals to advance. A 2 goal advantage would force overtime, which could lead to a penalty shoot-out. The Alajuela players and fans were satisfied with […]
During the week president-elect Oscar Arias continued to name experienced advisors to key posts. The ICE executive president will be civil engineer Jorge Gutiérrez. Teófilo de La Torre, former executive president, will be the general manager of ICE and the new Minister of the Environment and Energy will be Roberto Dobles.
“This trio will make a […]
A vulture landed on a transformer in the ICE substation called “La Caja” and caused a blackout from 6:40 am. Although the substation is near La Uruca, sectors as far away as Bebedero (in Cañas) were affected.
Other sectors included Pavas industrial district, Patarrá, Higuito, Alajuelita, San Felipe, La Verbena, Purral de Guadalupe, San Marino, San […]
789 officers, 52 radar gunds, 244 patrol cars, motorbikes and tow trucks will be used by traffic police to prevent accidents and fatalities during the Easter holiday week. Authorities estimate that between 1.7 million and 2 million people will leave the Central Valley to enjoy their vacation time.
According to Rándall Quirós, MOPT Director, “we will […]
