Tag: Osa
Photos: They walked away by a miracle after a spectacular flip
Two people miraculously 'walked away' from this spectacular traffic accident Friday afternoon, on Ruta 24.
According to first responders, the accident occurred in Uvita de Osa on the Costanera highway near the Santara hotel.
The passengers were transferred by ambulance stable condition to the Tomas Casas...
The Rincon de Osa Helicopter (Photos)
Located in Osa, in the southern zone, near Puerto Jimenez, sits the Rincon de Osa helicopter.
Don Manuel Brenes, who has 45 years of working in this area, explained a little bit about its history.
The helicopter was acquired by a company called Osa Forest Products,...
2 Tons of Cocaines Seized in Semi-Submersible In Osa
In a joint operation involving the Fuerza Publica (National Police), PolicÃa de Fronteras (Border Police), Servicio Nacional de Guardacostas (Coast Gaurd), Servicio de Vigilancia Aérea (Air Surveillance, PolicÃa Control de Drogas (Drug Enforcement Police) and the Guardaparques del Sistema Nacional (Park Rangers), they were...
Couple Carrying More Than US$43,000 In Cash Arrest, Money Confiscated
The PolicÃa de Fronteras (Border Police) arrested a couple on Thursday, during a road spot check in Osa de Puntarenas, for carrying more than US$43,000 in cash, according to the Press Department of the Ministerio de Seguridad Pública (Ministry of Public Security).
Police say they...
4 Costa Rica Beaches In To 50 Beaches In Central America and Caribbean
Often touted as the Mecca of lust-worthy beaches, Central America and the Caribbean beaches provide ample reasons to pack your bagas and book a flight.
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Police locate ultralight hidden in Osa farm
The Fuerza Public (National Police) found an ultralight type aircraft hidden in a farm in the sector of Playa Carate in the Osa Peninsula, Puntarenas.
The officers spotted the ultralight while patrolling the area. The airplane was camouflaged in black sarán (plastic), the type used...
Q&A with Larry Crowder: Costa Rican Initiative Refocuses On Marine Issues
Costa Rica’s Osa and Golfito region, isolated on a peninsula in the country’s southwest corner, is home to colorful wildlife such as jaguars and toucans and to equally vibrant human communities with unique traditional customs. Like many biodiverse areas of the world, it faces...
