LIBERIA, Costa Rica — Sailing down Costa Rica’s Tempisque River on an eco-tour, I watched a crocodile devour a brown bass with one gulp. It took only a few seconds. The croc’s head emerged from the muddy waters near the bank with the foot-long fish writhing in its jaws. He crunched it a couple of [...]

Vacation like a celebrity by following the lead of those who do it best… Celebrities are known for having discerning tastes and demanding schedules, so when it comes time to vacation, it’s all about escape from the ordinary and relaxation. Those who follow Hollywood travel gossip may notice the Central American nation of Costa Rica’s [...]

President Arias Fears Children Will Be Pressured to Ditch School for Work. While the United States has dug itself deeper into its trillion dollar deficit in this time of economic crisis, the Costa Rica government is stripping away funding and hoarding its money to avoid the effects, while turning its back on needy citizens. The [...]

Costa Rica Business Set to Benefit from New Tax Law. In order to mitigate the effects of the economic crisis on Costa Rica, the Costa Rica Tax Administration authorized a special accelerated depreciation for all new assets (as in tangible property) increasing the acceleration of the useful life to 60% from the previous 50%. This [...]

New Drunk Driving Law Now With Supreme Court Approval. When Costa Rica’s first drunk driving case went to court this Jan. 22 under the new Transit Law, what was meant to be a victory for the law and the country, turned into a joke as the defendant claimed that the new law was unconstitutional and [...]

With the opening its telecommunication and insurance market as well as the bidding for the concession of the Port in Limon, Costa Rica’s economy is looking at a bright future for 2009. Despite the financial stumble taken by the U.S as well as other global economies, several international companies have found a promising future in [...]