Yearly Archives: 2015

QCOSTARICA EXTRA - It was September 17, 1965 when the Soda Tapia first opened its doors. Todat, 50 years later it still stands in the same spot, across from the east face of La Sabana park, near the Leon Cortes statue. On that first day, Roberto Bruno Tapia and his...

QCOSTARICA - Wanted in the United States for murder, a Costa Rican decided to come home, but didn't get too far after landing at the San Jose airport, when immigration police had him in handcuffs. The 33 year-old man, identified only by his last name Meza, arrived at the Juan...

QCOSTARICA - Three American tourists visiting the Volcan Poas on Saturday got more than they had bargained for: they were struck by lightning during a heavy rainfall. The lightning strike occurred at 12:30pm near the volcano's crater, confirmed the Cruz Roja (Red Cross). The foreigners were given immediate medical attention by...