by Rod Hughes
The message is clear behind biologist Ana Fonseca’s analyses of the effects of global warming on Costa Rica, one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world:
Come visit before most of it disappears.
The University of Costa Rica scientist calculates that over the next 90 years, 160,000 species of plants and animals will go […]
by Rod Hughes
At least two businesses prominent in the nation’s tourism industry have said a hearty “NO!” to sex tourists.
If this seems a small gesture, contemplate this: Of the country’s $1.7 billion annual tourism income, up to 10% is based upon sexual encounters, reports the English-language weekly The Tico Times. No fewer than 40 […]
by Rod Hughes
Thursday is the day of Our Lady of Angels (or, La Negrita, in Costa Rica), one of the biggest holidays in this predominantly Catholic country where Roman Catholicism is the official religion. What makes it special for foreign tourists is the annual tradition of the pilgrimage in foot to the Basilica in Cartago, […]
by Rod Hughes
Want to see rural Costa Rica as it was until electricity, TV and the auto caught up with it?
The July 25 celebration of Guanacaste province’s annexation to Costa Rica (as this is written, 183 years ago) is the place to do it. Everyone gets into the mood, including Housing Minister Fernando Zumbado who […]
by Rod Hughes
When tourists want to visit Costa Rica, by Jove! they’re determined to do so at all costs!
When Air Plus Comet flight A7981 with 200 passengers aboard, bound for Costa Rica, was forced to return to Barajas, Spain, Monday, due to a problem with the flaps, the crew thought their problems were over when […]
by Rod Hughes
A local private dance school dominated competition in Chicago recently, earning 11 gold medals and thre silvers, reports the daily paper Al Dia. Danz Studio took a group of child dancers aged seven on up so the U.S. could see what Costa Rican kids can do under the guidance of professionals.
All 20 of […]
by Rod Hughes
In one of the most under-promoted events in this country, 50 boats ranging from oar-powered parangasto fishing boats and even a ferry participated in the annual honoring of the Virgen del Carmen, or Virgin of the Sea yesterday in the Gulf of Nicoya off the Pacific port of Puntarenas.
Although this Roman Catholic celebration […]
by Rod Hughes
In a measure long overdue, the Cabinet Council has ordered the Tourism Institute (ICT) to install 138 signs warning of dangerous currents at 30 of the country’s most hazardous beaches on both coasts. The signs are coated with salt-resistant reflective aluminum on sturdy bases to foil vandals and are in both English and […]
by Rod Hughes
Every souvenir bought by a tourist at an airport duty-free store means more support for social welfare by the government agency IMAS. And sales set a new high last year, 21% more than in 2006, reports the daily La Nacion.
The sales go to support orphanages, senior citizen homes, indigent shelters, development programs such […]
