Dominical Surf Camp. But What is a Surf Camp?

Dominical Surf Camp. But What is a Surf Camp?

Movie stars, rock stars, famous athletes and well, just about everyone, are beginning to take notice of a more “adventurous” holiday than the normal beach chill go home, bada bing mini vaca’s we’ve come accustom to.

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Biofuel Research and Development Project

Biofuel Research and Development Project

Submitted by Agro Negocios United Biofuels of America (UBA) and Agronegocios Costa Rica para el mundo; conducted a research alliance to develop agronomic models in the cultivation of Jatropha curcas-tempate. The intent of this important collaboration is to develop different models of farm agronomic parceling 5000 m2 under a model of professional technical research and [...]

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Costa Rica Real Estate Rebounds

Costa Rica Real Estate Rebounds

By TCRN Staff The real estate firm NAI released a mid-year report on Costa Rica real estate markets for housing, office space, retail space and land have all shown improvement in the first half of 2010. The Costa Rican real estate market is rebounding after the 2009 recession. Large and midsize projects are beginning to [...]

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‘Experimental Project’ Premieres at Estancia

‘Experimental Project’ Premieres at Estancia

By Fritz Elmendorf Experimental Project, is certainly an experiment, but it is also an experience and a mixto of musical styles, theater and improvisation that created a fresh dimension to local entertainment at Estancia, the local hotel that opens only for special events, at its season closer Aug. 28. The duo of Juan Peregrino and [...]

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What to do when you fall off your horse

What to do when you fall off your horse

Mill Bay resident Obie Olson flips through the scrapbook his travel companions made for him after a serious injury forced him to leave his Costa Rican vacation early.

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Cellular Competition Will Be Countrywide Within Five Years

Cellular Competition Will Be Countrywide Within Five Years

Cellular Competition Will Be Countrywide Within Five Years By the first week in November we will have a good idea of who will be competing with the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad in cellular telecommunications in Costa Rica as the Superintendencia de Telecomunicaciones gets ready to license three operators.

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Seemingly Bad Things About Costa Rica and Their Solutions

Seemingly Bad Things About Costa Rica and Their Solutions

Seemingly Bad Things About Costa Rica and Their Solutions By Christopher Howard* From the sound of the title you’d think I don’t like Costa Rica.

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Tips on Renting a Car in Costa Rica – Insurance and Extra Costs

Tips on Renting a Car in Costa Rica – Insurance and Extra Costs

Costa Rica is a very popular tourist destination, drawing millions of visitors each year to its breathtaking landscapes, and  world-renowned points of interest. With a wide-spreading picturesque coastline and a massive forested wild terrain, cruising around with your own vehicle can be very handy and convenient.
The good news is that there are numerous Costa Rica [...]

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Two Important Road Closures Due To Heavy Rain

Two Important Road Closures Due To Heavy Rain

Two Important Road Closures Due To Heavy Rain The Policia de Transito reports two important road closures all due to the rains of the last day.

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Carnival to swap ships

Carnival to swap ships

Carnival Cruise Line’s Inspiration, the liner that sails from Tampa on excursions to the Caribbean, is scheduled to switch places next year with the Paradise, a sister ship that cruises out of Long Beach, Calif.

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