news in costa rica

Noncompliance with the General Superintendence of Financial Entities (Sugef) has been a huge issue. Financial institutions have had to close over 1,000 accounts of individuals and companies due to this…

The CCSS is planning to use the “day hospital” modality of care more and more. It also plans to treat more patients in their homes. Starting in Calderón Guardia Hospital…

The Serrat and Sabina concert will be this Tuesday at 8:30 pm in Parque Viva. This long awaited concert, part of the No hay dos sin tres tour, is expected…

A Costa Rican doctor, Alejandro Moya, was once called upon to help in a medical emergency on a flight. He identified that the patient was having a myocardial infarction that…

The Costa Rican Railroad Institute (Incofer) bought eight new trains, the first two of which will arrive in July 2020 and ideally be in use just five weeks later pending…

The Ministry of Finance closed the Wyndham San José Herradura hotel for five days over alleged tax debts to the State. The hotel owner, Bonanza, disregarded the closure and removed…

Ayahuasca is a drink used medicinally in spiritual activities in the northern Amazon. It’s extremely popular in Peru, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia. In Costa Rica there are about 15…

Many are still unclear about what to expect from the legislation regarding abortion. Some are against it entirely and others wish it was more open. The idea behind it is…