Are the eggs on your plate free-range?
Humane Society International launches a program in Costa Rica to convince restaurant and store owners to better market eggs produced from free-range chickens. But consumers still need education, the head of the program says.
In Costa Rica cigar bars, puff away – for now
Businesses hope Costa Rica's new anti-smoking law won't affect their operations.
Costa Rica needs more taxes ... eventually
Some experts say there's only one way out of Costa Rica's ongoing fiscal deficit problem: new taxes.
Grainger comes to Costa Rica
Industrial supply giant opens fourth location in Central America and the Caribbean.
Starbucks to sell Tico brand in Costa Rica store
Bella Vista coffee selected by international coffee giant
Electricity rates increase in Heredia
ARESEP announces rate hikes for businesses and homes 2012-2013.
Are U.S. chains taking over Costa Rica?
U.S.-based franchises are finding an increasingly open market in Costa Rica. Today, 171 foreign franchises operate here. How will it affect local businesses?
Costa Rica secures $670 million loan for hydroelectric dam
The project is slated to start generating energy in 2016.
Bill to transfer Telecom control advances
The bill still faces one more round of discussions before being signed into law.
Academy helps protect intellectual property
The Justice Ministry, Costa Rican-American Chamber of Commerce and other groups created the Costa Rican Academy of Intellectual Property to help train public and private agencies to protect intellectual property rights.
Medical tourism businesses expect growth
Companies see opportunities in medical travel.
Chinchilla outlines new fiscal measures
The president wants to implement four measures in order to prevent a financial crisis in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica welcomes two new hotels
Starwood Brand unveils new properties in Costa Rica
It’s easy to unwind in a college town
Heredia has to have a lot to offer to keep fickle student bodies interested.
Spanish learners hit stride in Heredia
Many students traveling to Costa Rica to learn Spanish head straight to the coast. But language schools in Heredia think they'll teach you more.
From coffee to condos, Heredia grows
Since 2000, Heredia’s population has outpaced the rest of country in terms of growth.
Business leaders form new U.K.-Tico Chamber
After years of pondering the idea, U.K. business owners and Tico leaders joined the U.K. Embassy in inaugurating the United Kingdom-Costa Rica Chamber of Commerce.
Visitor data reliable, says tourism official
ICT officials claim they provide a wealth of information generated from Immigration Administration data.
Are Costa Rican Tourism Board numbers inflated?
Association for the Protection of Tourism says industry is losing competitiveness.
Deals still available at Expomóvil
Hundreds of cars and special financing attracted car lovers.
Audi introduces new compact SUV
Despite the Q3’s diminutive stature, the vehicle is long on Audi luxury and options
Check the VIN
When buying a car, checking a vehicle’s 17-digit vehicle identification number can provide useful information.
Buying a car in C.R.: What should you know?
Buying a car in Costa Rica can be tricky. Financing and tax rates can be a burden. We’ll help you through the process.
University lab taps the power of the sun
Solar association reunites to promote solar energy.
Hybrid cars gain ground in Costa Rica, still face hurdles
Choices for electric and hybrid cars are limited, but alternative fuel-enthusiasts are pushing their growth.
Ascot mining to expand Costa Rica gold operations
The company has explored 12 percent of its two-kilometer concession area
Will conflict affect Costa Rican gas prices?
Expert say U.S. and European sanctions against Iran will not directly affect Costa Rica but if conflict continues gas prices could rise.
British MPs eye Tico environmental program
A delegate from the British House of Commons visits Costa Rica to learn about this country’s environmental services payment program.
