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Wed, 07 Jul 2021 06:14:18 +0000
Today’s Vehicle Restriction July 7: only ODDS ending plates CAN circulate
Today, Wednesday, July 7, only plates ending in ODD (1, 3, 5, 7, & 9) ending plates CAN circulate. The measure is countrywide and applied between 5:00 am and 9:00 pm, save for those under the well-known exemption. Alternating odds and evens will ...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 01:06:38 +0000
Costa Rica grew by 80 square kilometers in territory
QCOSTARICA – Thanks to a multi-year study carried out by officials of the Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN) – National Geographic Institute –  it was determined that the territory of Costa Rica now has an additional 80 square ki...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:26:48 +0000
Tourists will NOT be required to test, confirms Minister of Tourism
QCOSTARICA – Sometime this week we can expect an announcement of changes to the sanitary measures, mostly the vehicular restrictions, possibly a relaxation on the hours for commercial operations, more beach time, and entry requirements into the...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:43:57 +0000
Prices of raw materials relevant to Costa Rica reach the highest level in eight years
QCOSTARICA – Supply and demand. Commodity prices reached the highest value in eight years in May 2021, according to a new indicator, the international price index of some imported raw materials (IP-MPi) by Costa Rica, by the Banco Central (Cent...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 11:49:27 +0000
Studies on ash and sediments released by Rincón de la Vieja volcano rule out strong presence of magma
QCOSTARICA – The analysis carried out by experts from the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (Ovsicori) on the materials released by the Rincón de la Vieja volcano, in Guanacaste, on Monday, June 28, reveals that such s...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 11:43:39 +0000
The vaccinated against covid-19, without symptoms, will not have to quarantine
QCOSTARICA – If you are vaccinated against covid-19 and had contact with a person who with the virus, you will no longer have to quarantine, regardless of the months that have elapsed since you completed your two doses. Of course, as long as yo...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 11:30:03 +0000
HIV prevention drug will be available in Costa Rica’s private sector
QCOSTARICA – The private sector and the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS) already have the approved regulatory framework to dispense Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), a daily pill that prevents HIV transmission. This drug will be availa...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 11:23:56 +0000
Pressure grows on anti-vaxxers
A growing number of countries and territories around the world are forcing people, often in specific sectors, to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Here is a roundup: Mandatory in Tajikistan, Vatican Tajikistan and the Vatican are among the rare countri...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 10:11:15 +0000
Today’s Vehicle Restriction July 6: only EVEN ending plates CAN circulate
Today, Tuesday, July 6, only plates ending in EVENS (0,2,4,6,8) can circulate. The measure is countrywide and applied between 5:00 am and 9:00 pm, save for those under the well-known exemption. Alternating odds and evens will be in place until July 1...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 00:08:04 +0000
Marijuana Laws in Latin America
Latin America is a great travel destination for those looking to let loose and enjoy beaches, mountains, and rainforests. More so, there is a wide variety of cultures that entertains and will leave tourists desiring to stay longer. When spoilt for ch...



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