Yearly Archives: 2015
“Bomberos” Celebrate Their 150th Birthday
(qCOSTARICA) By Michael Miller in San Jose - There is always something happening in the Plaza de la Cultura.  This is the most popular gathering place in Downtown San José, Costa Rica, next to the venerable National Theater.
And this weekend was no exception. Â This past Sunday, the country's firemen...
Many Make Their “Romeria” – Annual Pilgrimage To Cartago – Ahead...
(qCOSTARICA) The "romeria", the annual pilgrimage to Cartago, is underway. The big days for the walk are on Friday and Saturday, arriving at the Basilica where on Sunday the traditional festivities take place.
But hundreds have already made their way to Old Metropolis, as Cartago is known to many, being...
Canadian Mining Firm Requests Suspension of Arbitration Against Costa Rica
(qCOSTARICA) The Canadian mining firm, Infinito Gold, says it has ceased operations in Costa Rica and requested the temporary suspension of arbitration over the failed Crucitas gold mine concession.
The company said that it has asked the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) temporarily suspend the arbitration process...