Trivia, Odd and Weird Facts About Costa Rica…
Below are some interesting, odd, trivia, tidbits and weird facts about Costa Rica. Some will make you smile, relate to and may even be educational. All in all, if you have some more, please put them in the comment section at the end of this this article. FOOD The first fast food chain was McDonald, which began in operations in Costa Rica in 1970. But in May 2011 it was shut down (and another) by Health Official for numerous health violations, including managing wastewater and employees not … [Read More...]
Costa Rica’s New Luxury Tax – Meat, Fruit and Floors Mops…
I don't know what is going on with the government of Costa Rica and it seems like every day I/m feeling more sorry for the Ticos. Last January, the government hammered the people with higher traffic fines, tolls increases and corporation Tax and before that, the cigarette tax. We all know how importing luxury items like cars, boats, electronic products are already taxed to death ... however, this time, the new luxury tax has gone a bit too far because it hits within the daily … [Read More...]
Dogs In Costa Rica – Stray, Puppy Mills and Abuse…
About 2 to four times a month we get these heartbreaking emails from animal lovers about stray dogs that wander the streets. And of course the story of the man who took a machete to a street dog, who only survived by a generous veterinary, pretty much had animals lovers in rage. Those loving and caring pet owner know that owning pets, especially dogs, is a big responsibility. However, in Costa Rica it is no secret that there is a big dog dilemma, where one million dogs are … [Read More...]
Costa Rica’s Dry Law – Eliminate the Prohibition Ley Seca?…
One of the things that Gringo's have always been puzzled on is Costa Rica' very old "dry law” (Ley Seca); a liberal law that prohibits sales of liquor, wine and beer at Easter and Christmas, besides elections and such sectarian holidays as Sept. 15 (Independence Day). Bars are supposed to be closed … but as most know, it usually is the front door only! Establishments that sold liquor would take down the bottles from shelves and/or place seals or locks on liquor … [Read More...]
Social Media Marketing Costa Rica…
Years ago when a client's only bullheadedness concern was getting in the top five at Google under a few very major Costa Rica keywords, I said to myself, Oh boy, here we go again! I had to shake my head. It took me about six months (after his keywords hit the top five) for him to realize, even if keywords are good way to drive traffic to ones websites, it is not the only way. In my client’s case, five years ago, 90% of his traffic came from keywords, NOW over 55% of his traffic … [Read More...]
Redbone Celebrity “Fishing” Tournament Helps Raise Funds For Cystic Fibrosis…
Huge breakthrough in CF gene research; Redbone Celebrity Tournaments perseveres with fund-raising efforts in 25th year Costa Rica’s Crocodile Bay OSA Classic March 17 -22 helping to catch a cure for CF. PUERTO JIMENIZ, Costa Rica and ISLAMORADA, Fla. USA -- Hopefully there’s a lot to celebrate at the 25th anniversary of the Redbone Celebrity Fishing Tournament this November after a breakthrough announcement by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation that the FDA had approved a pill that … [Read More...]
Puntarenas, Costa Rica Fishing Tournament Closed to Longliners…
Agreement yields longline closure for this weekend’s Costa Rica fishing tournament 40-mile area commercial closure during Presidential Challenge, March 1 - 4 PUNTARENAS, Costa Rica -- (Feb. 27, 2012) – Recreational sportfishing and billfish conservation have made a huge impact on Costa Rica’s tourism and economy. In a groundbreaking move and through a joint effort between The Billfish Foundation and the Presidential Challenge Charitable Foundation, commercial … [Read More...]
Serving Legal Papers in Costa Rica Via Facebook…
Take The Poll The distance between Costa Rica, Social Media, Internet and technology is narrowing all the time. No, I'm not referring to iPhones and better Internet services, but to a judge in the United Kingdom's High Court, who ruled this week that legal claims can be served on Facebook. The big question, whether or not, Costa Rica's Judicial System will follow in the footsteps of the UK court? Attorney's all over the world are talking about the … [Read More...]
Dental Tourism in Costa Rica…
Thanks to uncertainties about healthcare reform, rising healthcare costs, and an increase in the number of the uninsured, many Americans have begun looking outside their borders for high quality and affordable medical care. Medical tourism is a booming industry – expected to generate $100 billion globally in 2012 – and some sub-categories are leading the pack. In fact, thousands of patients needing dental work have been spilling over the border in search of care, mostly driven … [Read More...]
Paypal and Costa Rica – Banco National, Scotiabank, and Citibank…
Paypal has been hyped as the best way to send and received money anywhere in the world and personally it is the simplest and easiest way to accept credit and debit cards and e-checks. So you’re an expat, and you start a business in Costa Rica. Then you signup for PayPal (which is free), so you can start accepting credit card payments instantly. Right? Well, as many know, not so true! The first thing you’ll learn (especially Gringos) you have to open up a banking account [in the U.S.] … [Read More...]
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