Why the People of Costa Rica Are Called Ticos?
WEBAug 5, 2021 — It is easy to find out that we are talking about someone from Costa Rica, right? Although you probably didn’t need the clue, since “tico” is one of the most popular colloquial names to refer to the population of this Central American country.. And …
RECOPE Will Be Transformed into a Public Company of Alternative ...
WEBApr 10, 2019 — A bill proposes transforming the Costa Rican Petroleum Refinery (Recope) into a public company of fuels and alternative energies. The new entity, called Ecoena, would develop chemical energies and products for decarbonization and public service.
WEBOct 28, 2021 — Learn about the vaccine entry requirements and QR code system for tourists in Costa Rica starting from Jan. 8, 2022. Find out which vaccines are approved, how to obtain your QR code, and which activities are restricted for unvaccinated travelers.
The Extraordinary Biodiversity of Costa Rica
WEBJun 5, 2024 — The number of species that inhabit the Earth is very large. Up to date, there have been about 1,700,000 species. Currently, it is a matter of concern that human activities have reduced biodiversity on a global scale, …
Costa Rican Traditions that Identify Us as a Nation
WEBJul 15, 2019 — Costa Rica has a lot of traditions that are carried throughout our history, and that represents the culture of the “Ticos”. The best way to represent the culture of a country is through its traditions, as they often serve to identify geographic parameters and understand the mentality of the citizens that make up the region.
RECOPE Wants Costa Rica to Increase use of Natural Gas
WEBSep 30, 2012 — Many feel this is a wise choice as natural gas not only reduce hydro-carbon emissions but over the long term will less expensive. After Canadian consulting firms SNC-Lavalin and Enerchem Tek, released report called “Perspectives on the Potential Use of Natural Gas in Costa Rica“, RECOPE recommended the use of …
Boston Scientific Will Hire 600 New Employees in Costa Rica
WEBJun 27, 2019 — The multinational company Boston Scientific, dedicated to the design, manufacture, distribution, and sale of medical devices less invasive of the highest technology, announced that it will hire 600 people in the remainder of 2019.These will be added to the 4,200 employees currently working in the company, placing it as the employer of the largest medical device sector in the country.
San José’s “Casa Amarilla”: Where Architecture and History Merge
WEBNov 4, 2019 — Learn about the Yellow House, a neocolonial building that was once the Central American Court of Justice and is now the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica. Discover its history, features, and how to visit this national monument and diplomatic center.
73 Years Ago the Civil War of 1948 Began in Costa Rica
WEBMar 15, 2021 — A war between the mountain and the Embassy of Mexico Most of the fighting in the 1948 Civil War occurred in rural areas such as Los Santos, Pérez Zeledón, and the West. The original actions in Pérez Zeledón were joined by the taking of Tarrazú and Dota on March 15th, and later, that of Limón, achieved on April 11th with the help of the Caribbean Legion.
Endless Violence, Official Complicity and Media ... - The Costa Rica …
WEBMay 27, 2020 — Costa Rican Couple Participate in NBC’s ‘Today Show’ Special Program; According to official stadistics, Costa Rica has a population projection as of June 30 th, 2020 of 5,111,238 inhabitants, of which more than 100,000 have been identified as Indigenous people, that is to say, more than 2% of the population in Costa Rica is Indigenous. Gustavo Oriamuno from the Ditsö council comments ...