The right to say what one thinks is the biggest advantage of living in a democracy such as Costa Rica, says 34% of the country’s inhabitants. The results of the latest of a Unimer poll for the daily La Nación, with freedom of expression exceeded other values, access of all to meet economic needs (26%) [...]
Happy New Year Costa Rican Style
Happy New Year Costa Rican Style New Year’s Eve is a celebration world-wide and Costa Ricans are no different! You can expect to find partying country-wide on the 31st of December from the big beach parties at surf spots such as Mal Pais and Jaco to the more sophisticated dinners at up-market city hotels in [...]
Festival de la Luz 2010!
Festival de la Luz 2010! The much anticipated Festival de la Luz (Festival of Light) in San Jose completes the illumination of the capital’s Christmas lights. Smaller ceremonies marked the lighting of the Children’s Hospital and Children’s Museum earlier this month. The festival was started by the Municipality of San Jose in 1996 with the [...]
Preparing for Christmas in San Jose
Preparing for Christmas in San Jose Thinking of heading to the mall to shop for a few Christmas gifts? The mall might get you in a festive mood with elaborate decorations, piped Christmas music and a seat on Santa’s knee, but you might find a more authentic experience in San Jose’s center. Annually, the main [...]
