The post Costa Rica Seeks to Attract More Cruise Passengers to the Country appeared first on The Costa Rica News. Costa Rica participated by showing the best as a destination for cruise lines at Seatrade Cruise Global 2024, considered the most important cruise fair in the world, which took place from April 8 to 12, at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami, USA.The primary purpose of this strategic participation is to increase the arrival of cruise passengers to the Costa Rican Pacific and Caribbean. The presence of Costa Rica at Seatrade Cruise Global 2024 is part of the strategic actions ..read more

The post How to Survive a Rock-Bottom Dollar Exchange Rate in Costa Rica appeared first on The Costa Rica News. Since the end of June 2022, companies in Costa Rica that receive their income in dollars have suffered a reduction in profits by approximately 27%.The falling dollar exchange rate severely hits exporters and tourism companies, but also a large ecosystem of small and medium-sized businesses of all types. On the other hand, if the day before is taken, the dollar will close the year below ¢530, according to the projections of experts from the National University.In this situation, it is ..read more

The post The US Will Expedite Investigations Against Airline Companies to Protect Users appeared first on The Costa Rica News. The United States Government announced this past Tuesday an agreement with the attorneys general of 18 states and territories that will expedite investigations against airline companies to increase the protection of users. Significantly expands The United States Department of Transportation said in a statement that the agreement “significantly expands” the federal government’s enforcement capacity by prioritizing investigations of cases that reveal unfair or deceptive ..read more

The post Pura Vida Revealed: The Secrets Behind Costa Rica’s Happy Lifestyle appeared first on The Costa Rica News. Why are Costa Ricans known for their joyful attitude­s? The secrets be­hind Costa Rica’s happy lifestyle lie within Pura Vida.  This e­xploration introduces you to the heart of the­ir contentment: a balance be­tween nature’s se­renity, social unity, and a culture that values we­ll-being.  Discover how a simple phrase­ weaves through the e­ssence of daily living, influencing habits, value­s, and the very concept of time­ in this tranquil, spirited nation. Unveiling Pura ..read more

The post Best Locations for Hybrid and Remote Workers appeared first on The Costa Rica News. Today many employers and employees are interested in maintaining the trend of remote work. In fact, according to a global publication, 98% of full-time workers surveyed said they would like to work remotely at least part-time. Given this, it’s safe to say that remote work is here to stay. Some workers consider themselves fully remote, meaning they never go to an office, while others follow a hybrid model. Hybrid workers split their time between the office and remote workplaces. This allows them to enjo ..read more

The post Are You Self-Employed in Costa Rica? Now You Can Request the Adjustment of Your Income Virtually for the Social Security Fund appeared first on The Costa Rica News. If you have a micro, small or medium-sized business or are an independent worker and the amount of your income changes regularly, you can now update it virtually in the CCSS through their platform, 24 hours a day and from anywhere in the country. “The new service aims to facilitate independent workers’ procedures with the Fund in an easy, fast and virtual way,” said José Eduardo Rojas López, director of the Fund’s Inspecti ..read more

The post Coffee Lover?Fair Will Take Place in May at the National Stadium of Costa Rica appeared first on The Costa Rica News. , which will take place on May 18 and 19, at the National Stadium.The event also aims to support small and medium-sized coffee companies in the country. Multipurpose event In addition to exhibitors, the agenda promises educational, cultural, social good and public interest entertainment.The programming includes informative talks, workshops and cultural presentations.Registration for exhibitors is now open. Facts in brief: What: a Coffee Fair Where: National Stadium Whe ..read more

The post Music, Theater and Dance Show ‘Lights Will Guide You’ Returns, Based on Coldplay Repertoire appeared first on The Costa Rica News. For the second consecutive year, the “Lights Will Guide You” show promises to offer a multisensory experience to the Costa Rican public.The work combines theater, ballet, jazz, street styles, contemporary and aerial dance with live music.Everything is inspired by songs by the British band Coldplay, taking advantage of the fact that the group offers a repertoire that refers to many colors and emotions. Four performances open to the public will take place at ..read more

The post India: The Most Populous Country Wants More Trade, Investment and Tourism with Costa Rica<gwmw ></gwmw><gwmw ></gwmw> appeared first on The Costa Rica News. Last year, India overtook China as the world’s most populous country. Today it has 1,417 million inhabitants and it is estimated that just over 50% are middle class.This is a class willing to pay for Western products and, in addition, learn about other cultures beyond Europe, their traditional travel destination. And this is where Costa Rica comes into play in the words of Sumit Seth, Indian ambassador to o ..read more

The post CulturAncestral: A Cultural Exchange Event to Dive into Indigenous Traditions appeared first on The Costa Rica News. On March 16th and 17th took place the first edition of CulturAncestral. It was organized by the Sovereignty Alliance Foundation, sponsored by Resonance and Toji and supported by Ser and the Elixir Bar. This cultural exchange event welcomed representatives of four indigenous communities in Esterillos Este and at the Resonance hub in Quebrada Amarilla. These two days represented an amazing opportunity for people interested by this subject to learn about various indig ..read more