Last week pre-pavement sealant was laid outside the school in La Esperanza, one critical area that constantly gets covered in dust during dry season.
Author: Cristina Morales
Cleaning of the Nosara river
The municipality of Nicoya announced that they have cleaned three sections of the Nosara river.
Poles placed at Playa Pelada to restrict vehicle access
The Ostional National Wildlife Refuge has published photos and information regarding the installation of the poles to recover green spaces and prevent soil erosion at the public entrance to Playa Pelada.
More than 50% of the products consumed nationwide are contaminated with pesticides
Last August 2019, the State Phytosanitary Service (SFE), of the Ministry of Agriculture and
Livestock (MAG), presented the 2018 report on the analysis of pesticide residues on fresh vegetables in Costa Rica for national distribution, and the ones intended to import.
Costa Rica to manufacture recycled plastic block
Costa Rica will have it’s first plant to manufacture recycled plastic blocks for all types of construction.
Nicoya Municipality Budget update 2020
Municipality of Nicoya will have an Adjusted Regular Budget of ₡ 6.255 million by 2020
Nicoya Municipality invests ₡128.4 million in Nosara drainage systems
In October the Municipality of Nicoya began the construction of a drainage system in Nosara, a project with an investment of ₡ 128.4 million, and that must be carried out in the area prior to any asphalting on those roads. Only in concrete ditches, the section is 1.2 kilometers (approximately).
Direct flights from Liberia to Amsterdam
The Dutch airline KLM announced a new direct flight from Amsterdam to Costa Rica with a first stop at SJO and a final destination in Liberia, Guanacaste.
Costa Rica declares National Surfing Day
The Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica has formally approved the bill that establishes a National Surfing Day. Surfing becomes the first official sport to have its own celebration day in Costa Rica.
Nicoya Municipality Budgets 2019 – 2020
The 2019 extra-ordinary municipal budget was approved by Contraloría General de la República and 2020 budget still under revision/approval.
Businesses in Nosara closed for violations
The Municipality of Nicoya has been closing down business who are not up to date with their commercial permits and tax payments.
Jack Johnson to perform for first time in Costa Rica
The Hawaiian singer-songwriter, and former pro surfer Jack Johnson, known for songs like Banana Pancakes and Better Together, will play for the first time in Costa Rica this upcoming Nov 10th.
Tax law changes in Costa Rica
One of the main topics that is being discussed currently in the country, and that still many don´t have clear, is the implementation of the new Value Added Tax (VAT), and the changes made to the Income Tax.