Daily Archives: December 13, 2011

Rich Coast Realty in Parrita is seeking donations for its annual holiday gift distribution for local children. “Last year in the week leading up to Christmas we had the idea of reaching out to our friends and clients and asking … Continue reading →

After eight years the Costa Rican state-funded communications group and an employee association have reached a collective agreement that improves the benefits of the employees. This is the first such agreement in Costa Rica history for the media, according to … Continue reading →

The headache does not usually end with figuring out how to pay for all the kid’s toys. For most parents, with the right family members and friends, it is only the beginning. The seasoned parent can spot a do-not-buy item … Continue reading →

Just when expats thought it was time to put away the umbrella and break out the sunglasses, nature had other plans. Two low pressure systems near Panamá have interrupted the glorious arrival of the dry or high season. Rainfall was … Continue reading →

Costa Rican unions announced Monday action against the Ley de Solidaridad Tributaria, or fiscal plan. The Sindicato de Trabajadoras and the Trabajadores de la Educación Costarricense called for members and the general public to join the protest. A march is … Continue reading →

The most recent government statistics show people from the United States still represent a significant portion of the foreigners living in Costa Rica officially, but the number staying in the country as perpetual tourists remains unclear. The 2010 population of … Continue reading →

Legal pensionado, rentista and permanent residents are included automatically in the new banking identification system if they have renewed their cédula within the last five years. That is when the so-called DIMEX system went online at the Dirección General de … Continue reading →