We get asked this all the time, "We are going to Costa Rica in 'some-month' ... are we going to get hit with a hurricane?" Fact remains, hurricanes rarely hit Costa Rica, the last one was Hurricane Cesár which came ashore on July 27, 1996 and killed 41 people and trashed the Pacific southwest in Costa Rica's worst national disaster in a decades. And then there was Tropical Storm Alma on May … [Read more...]
Hurricanes and Costa Rica – Cesar and Tropical Storm Alma Are About It
04/04/2010 by Leave a Comment
Costa Rica Shark Finning – Is It Being Monitored?
02/19/2010 by 9 Comments
Around early 1980s a friend wanted to open up a fresh fish exporting business in Puntarenas. He found a packing house and cannery, got some investors and was ready to start exporting fresh Dorado and canned tuna. One of the things that were puzzling to him was Costa Rica fishermen were catching sharks in their long lines and gill nets. Shark at the time was a worthless meat so they were either … [Read more...]
Billfish Foundation – Presidential Challenge of Costa Rica
01/13/2010 by Leave a Comment
Back in April, 2006 in Playa Carillo, Costa Rica twenty seven anglers kicked off of the Tenth Anniversary Season of the Presidential Challenge of Central America Conservation Series. The Fishing Tournament was design to help conserve and protect Costa Rica's Sportsfishing industry. It has been a long battle to protect Costa Rica's sport fishing of billfish, and no one knows that more than The … [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...]
Costa Rica’s Volcano Poas Eruptes
01/01/2010 by Leave a Comment
When it comes to Costa Rica volcano's tourist usually think of Arenal, when in reality, the Pacific Ring Fire Circle, Costa Rica has over 200 identifiable volcanic formations However, only 100 or so show any signs of volcanic activity, while just five are classified as active volcanoes. Most of the volcanoes in Costa Rica lie in the northern part of the country and in the Central … [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’s Caldera Highway Work Is Stopped by Environmental Panel
09/27/2009 by Leave a Comment
After many years it looked like the San Jose – Caldera new highway was going on schedule and be completed in February 2010. This much-awaited Autopista del Sol (The autopista, a concession highway where users pay a toll) that will dramatically cut travel time from the Central Valley to the central Pacific beaches. Since May, 2009, year Costa Ricans have experience delays, traffic chaos, and toll … [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...]
World Green Building Council and Costa Rica Join
09/15/2009 by Leave a Comment
Liberia, Costa Rica, September 02, 2009 -- PR web)-- The Costa Rica chapter of the Green Building was notified of induction into the World Green Building Council. Environmental sustainability in Costa Rica is a major social concern as the country covers 0.01% of the world's land surface yet contains over 5% of the world's biodiversity. In 2007, officials of the Costa Rican government stated … [Read more...]
Vessel Monitoring System Mandate in Costa Rican Waters
09/08/2009 by Leave a Comment
TBF succeeds in push of Vessel Monitoring System mandate in Costa Rican waters. The Billfish Foundation continues building strong relations on fisheries conservation SAN JOSE, Costa Rica and FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., USA (September 7, 2009) -- New regulations enacted by INCOPESCA, the Costa Rican fisheries agency, will require electronic vessel monitoring systems (VMS) on all commercial vessels … [Read more...]
Costa Rica’s Coronado – Wellness, Development, Airport
08/12/2009 by 1 Comment
Not to be confused with the mountainous region north of San Jose, about half way between the Pacific side cities of Uvita (South of the Dominical) and Puerto Cortes, lies the growth-targeted natural wonderland of another, Coronado. While tourist and retirees were flocking to Costa Rica's northern Pacific Coast which has been perceived as the country's first hot spot, further South (about 240 … [Read more...]
Costa Rica NatureAir – Kids Fly Free – Flying Tips
07/31/2009 by Leave a Comment
Getting around Costa Rica can be a pain in the ass when taking land transportation, like renting a car or any type of bus, either public, shuttle or private. When one vacations, just traveling from San Jose to Jaco (the closest beach) the 1 1/2 hr drive can be a full day of adventure, but more likely, stressful, due to traffic and weather conditions ... so flying is the way to go to allow more … [Read more...]
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