news in costa rica

The Environmental Court has ordered the demolition of a $2 million work in Ciudad Quesada because it was built on protected land. The decision will have the owners destroy a…

Technology sales are on the move inside and outside Costa Rica. Companies in the software sector have marketed $1.3 billion during 2018, according to Characterization of the information and communication…

Andrey Amador, on his bicycle, proudly represents Costa Rica around the world. He has participated in the Tour de France and the Gira d’Italia. Most recently he was in the…

The Government agrees that Congress should process the new bill to regulate digital transport platforms through a fast track. The new text was presented on Wednesday and is listed as…

Porto 8 is a restaurant all seafood lovers should check out soon. It’s conveniently located in Escazú. With so many options to choose from you will likely want to visit…

The Committee on Economic Affairs of the Legislative Assembly announced on Wednesday an alternative text for the Government’s new plan to regulate Uber and other technological platforms. The text puts…

Deputies are still quite divided on the issues related to regulating companies like Uber in Costa Rica. The Economic Affairs Committee prepares a text excluding the Government’s proposal to collect…

Airbnb resists the regulations imposed by a new law meant to regulate non-traditional lodging. The new law was approved by deputies on Thursday, September 5, in the second debate.  Records…