Yearly Archives: 2015
Costa Ricans Turn To Pawn Shops For “Cuesta de Enero” Cash...
QCOSTARICA - The "Cuesta de Enero" (January uphill) is a term use in Costa Rica for the crunch that follows the Christmas shopping season, many turning to pawn shops (Compras y Ventas, in Spanish) as a contingency measure to address their financial commitments.
Given that the first salary is not...
The “Banco Negro” Of Costa Rica’s Yesteryears
The Banco de Costa Rica (BCR) building in downton San José in this undated photo included in the book by Manuel Gómez Miralles, seen from north to south on Calle 4.
On the right, behind the little park, is now the store La Gloria.
Today despite the grey facade it is...
Costa Rica’s No Smoking Law No Joke: 44 Fined For Smoking...
QCOSTARICA - Many take for granted the no-smoking in public places law, some even think it a joke, but some 44 visitors to the Zapote Fair are not amuzed.
They were caught puffing away on fairgrounds and face a ¢60.000 (US$110) fine issued by Health officials.
Costa Rica's tobacco law prohibits...