This week an event took place that may became a disappointment in what the future of Costa Rica's society and culture may be. A few weeks ago we wrote about how the new Traffic Laws were causing problems with its loopholes and in some cases corruption (bribes) when an online chatter wrote, how an illegal passing cost her $100 to an open palm traffic policeman. It appears we were not the … [Read more...]
Green Card Lottery Scam Increases In Costa Rica
01/26/2010 by 1 Comment
Since the internet is becoming more available to Costa Ricans so have the S & S's (scammers and spammers), as we wrote about how Costa Rica's internet fraud has increase. One of the things S & S'ers like is to target ones problems (like money) and claim they can help clear it up. In this case, it is a lottery scam, claiming winners will receive a Visa to the U.S. In other words, … [Read more...]
Costa Rica’s Turrialba Volcano Erupts
01/08/2010 by 1 Comment
Costa Rica's Turrialba volcano erupted on January 6th for the first time in more than a century, spewing ash and prompting the evacuation of about 25 people living in nearby communities. Emergency crews have been watching the volcano for two years. Last week we posted on Volcano Poas Erupting on Christmas day and mentioned that this could be a preamble of what may be in the horizon for the … [Read more...]
First IMAX Theater Opens In Costa Rica – 3-D Viewing
12/25/2009 by 6 Comments
IMAX (short for Image MAXimum) is a motion picture film format and projection standard created by Canada's IMAX Corporation whose technology is geared to the 3D. So there is lot of excitement about the new IMAX theater going in Escazú, and no one is more excited than Repretel, the theater operator. Repretel runs several Costa Rica television stations, and viewers have been hammered with lengthy … [Read more...]
Jaco, Costa Rica – New Development and Driving Through
11/18/2009 by 2 Comments
I had not been to Jaco in a while, in fact, we wrote about how wild Jaco is and how I predicted that the desire for tourist bucks will change it. Those that experienced Jaco years ago had warnings about the lawless of the town. Druggies, prostitution, pickpockets etc, pretty much ran it. I’m proud to say, my predictions is coming true. Jaco has changed. The last time I was there, old men with … [Read more...]
Costa Rica’s Drug Smugglers Problem – Crocodiles
11/13/2009 by 2 Comments
As Costa Rica slowly but surely becomes the new hub for drug trafficking, and with San Jose now the place to smuggle containers of drugs to the US, it now appears that drug smugglers have a new problem, which is not the US DEA, local police or competition, but crocodiles! It’s no surprise that the Central Pacific between Puntarenus to Quepos with the hot tourist spot of Jaco between has … [Read more...]
Costa Rica Arrival and Humor – San Jose
11/02/2009 by Leave a Comment
Something always happens that makes your trip a remembrance. This time, it started within an hour after arrival and very humorous. After getting up at 3am, blogging, last minute changes to clients websites, twitting, reading a zillion emails it was time to head to the airport. Coming from San Diego, with a 3 hour layover in Houston, one can figure about 12 hours before touchdown in San … [Read more...]
Costa Rica’s Crocodile Man, Tarzan Tico – Town of Sarapiqui
10/07/2009 by 11 Comments
IF you thought the legend of the horse whisperer was impressive, here's an animal tale with even more bite. Chito wrestles in the water with best mate Pocho, a five-metre long crocodile, Chito and Poncho play in the water together Rather than trying to tame wild stallions, fearless Costa Rican fisherman Chito prefers a playful wrestle in the water with his best pal Pocho - a deadly 17ft … [Read more...]
Required Legal, Rules, Regulation, Documents For A Costa Rica Wedding
09/24/2009 by Leave a Comment
Many engaged couples looking to have their wedding in Costa Rica are not aware of the required documents, rules and regulations pertaining to marriage in this country. For instance, only a Catholic Priest or a Costa Rica Lawyer can marry a couple in Costa Rica, a Protestant Pastor may not. Here is all the up-to-date information needed to have a civil ceremony in Costa Rica. If neither the Bride … [Read more...]
Costa Rica Animal Shelter – San Rafael de Heredia
09/22/2009 by 27 Comments
After the Jan. 8 Cinchona earthquake, dogs were running free, which caused problems. The Costa Rica Animal Shelter near San Rafael de Heredia rescued many and placed them in new homes. The shelter also offers veterinary care and spay/neuter services and is run and operated by Dutch expat Lilian Schnog. The shelter also offers an adopt a pet dog, puppy or cat program, all is require is a small … [Read more...]
Cocaine Cargo From Costa Rica Prompts Wiretapping
06/29/2009 by Leave a Comment
A few weeks ago we posted about Costa Rica slowly but surly becoming the new hub for drug trafficking. Mexican authorities in the port of Mexico's Puerto Progreso last week found frozen sharks stuffed with 894 kilograms of cocaine. The sharks were unloaded from a ship whose voyage originated at the Costa Rican port of Caldera. This is just one of several recent cocaine busts in the last few weeks … [Read more...]
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