What to know about “border runs” starting from today
RICO's TICO BULL - Today, Monday, April 5, Costa Rica opened its land borders...
In Costa Rica, Beware of Gringo Neophyte ‘Experts’
This is a subject that I have written about repeatedly and can make the...
Costa Rica doesn’t change the time
Costa Rica does not practice advancing clocks in the spring and set clocks back...
For Everyone Who’s Been Suffering
Wanted to share with you this poem sent by David P Carroll For everyone...
Public employees could not work more than 50 years with the State
RICO's TICO BULL - Bad news for those vying for long life in public...
Don’t forget to move forward!
RICO's DIGET - As we begin the month of March, I can't help but...
Determination and Perseverance wins against the AyA
RICO's TICO BULL - My story started last May, when instead of the usual...
General Cañas tolls will remain despite the congestion
RICO's TICO BULL - Despite the tremendous congestion, in both directions, caused by the...
Costa Rica to create aerospace agency like NASA, but in a small way
RICO's DIGEST - The first steps are being taken to create an aerospace agency...
Power lines are an obstacle for new trains in 4 points of the GAM
Rico's TICO BULL - If this wasn't so sad I would be laughing. After...
Costa Rica and Panama in times of Coronavirus
The worldwide pandemic has devastated the world’s health care systems. Poorer and underdeveloped countries...
Yes, you can survive Covid, but I wouldn’t wish it on my best enemy
RICO'S DIGEST - It's been almost a year since the first case was reported...
“Yes, by Gallina!” No more is needed.
RICO'S DIGEST - Here is a little story about living in a small town,...
The 10 most common scams of December in Costa Rica
QCOSTARICA - Starting last Friday, December 4, a large number of breteadores (employees) receive...
Petition to extend Costa Rica visitor visa from 90 to 180 days
RICO'S DIGEST - Visitors arriving in Costa Rica are authorized, depending on the country,...
Sign our petition for the foreigner’s driver’s license exemption
QCOSTARICA - In several days, foreigners (tourists) who have been in the country for...
What mistakes? Asks Head of AyA
QCOSTARICA - Perhaps you weren't one of the thousands affected by the mistakes in...
A Tale of two real estate conmen in Costa Rica
An excerpt from Christopher Howard’s new book, ”The Costa Rica Chronicles – a glimpse...
Will we see the 50% reduction in the 2021 Marchamo? I think so, yes…
RICO'S TICO BULL - On Thursday, on the legislative agenda was the thing (bill)...
Open letter to the Minister of Tourism: Time to get serious
QCOSTARICA - OPINION - Dear Minister of Tourism, Gustavo Segura Sancho, as you have...
President Alvarado has the last say if 2021 Marchamo will be cut in half
QCOSTARICA - TICO BULL: While legislators have the power to approve the proposal to...
‘Rescate’ asks for rescue
QCOSTARICA - How does ‘Rescate Nacional' (National Rescue) come to lead the ‘rescue’ of...
In Costa Rica, the Legislative Assembly is the power of the people
RICO'S DIGEST - Today is day 7 of protests, roadblocks, and violence in response...
It’s time for Riteve…
Update 3:35pm
RICO'S DIGEST - It's that time again, time to visit Riteve. My last...
The death of Dr. Salas’ father comes at a difficult time
RICO'S DIGEST - I have no doubt that this is a moment of great...
The real COVID threat is Costa Rica’s limited hospital capacity
(QCOSTARICA) OP-ED - Daily we see the number of infections increase. No longer a...
It’s not about the numbers… it’s the dollars
Rico's TICO Bull - A reader sent an email about the new U.S. states...
Do you have a BAC Compass? Here’s what you should know…
Rico's TICO BULL - How many of you have a Compass, the quick pass...
It’s Monday, who can cannot drive and what is not open and what is
Rico's TICO BULL - It's Monday, August 17, the last day of the holiday...
A challenging 12 days ahead drivewise in Costa Rica
Rico's DIGEST - In a few days, on Monday, August 10, most of the...
Americans can after all arrive in Costa Rica starting August 1, but they really, really have to want to
(Rico's TICO BULL) As I've expressed it before, "everything simple made difficult" is the...
Sharing the road with cyclists
(Rico's Digest) Our friend Joan Ritchie Dewar posted photos of what we all who...
