Costa Rica sales strong following iPhone 4S launch
Costa Rica's iPhone fever took off last week as the three primary cellphone operators in the country launched the iPhone 4S and a variety of plans.
Land registry overhaul advances
Legal help available to settle Costa Rica’s sticky land disputes.
Dry season means more road construction
The new year brought road improvements to San José. More work is expected on Avenida Segunda, Avenida 10 and other routes in the upcoming months.
Fund allows Ticos to invest in space travel
Franklin Chang's company Ad Astra Rocket will give anyone in Costa Rica the opportunity to invest for a minimum of ₡50,000 ($100).
Is it time to ride the dollar bull?
MONEY TALK: The value of the Costa Rican colón may be headed to ₡530 to the dollar. The effect could help boost tourism, trade and investment.
Oppenheimer: Why is Latin America failing?
Miami Herald syndicated columnist Andres Oppenheimer told an audience in Costa Rica that on education, Latin American countries are living in the past.
Why is the cost of living in Costa Rica so high?
Costa Rica has the highest inflation rate in Central America. In 1991, ₡102 equaled $1. In 2011, ₡506 equals a dollar.
The first Starbucks in Costa Rica will open in May
The coffee giant has not yet announced an opening date or a specific location for the store.
A double shot of espresso, please
From the Frappuccinos to the Ventis, can Starbucks culture survive in Costa Rica?
