Country News

February 08th, 2010

Laura Chinchilla is the new president of Costa Rica, and the first woman president. An example of democracy showing women's rise in Latin America.

She is winning with 46.7% as of the preliminary vote count.

She has fulfill the following duties:

  • Public Security Vice-Minister and Minister
  • Member of Parliament
  • Justice Minister
  • First woman Vice-President of the Republic

Voto 2010

 


January 05th, 2010

Turrialba Volcano around 3pm has started activity by erupting ashes and gases. Around 21 families have been evacuated from nearby towns.

Last activity known was around 1866.

This volcano is located around 40 km East from San Jose, in a National Park of the Central Range. It has 10,918 feet height.

Volcan Turrialba

 


Transportation News

May 11th, 2010

Continental and United today announced a definitive merger agreement that will lead to the leading airline in the world with superior customer service, greater access to an unparalleled global network serving 370 destinations the world, better career prospects for staff, and a platform that will provide better returns to shareholders and long-term sustainable value.

Airlines fusion

 


April 07th, 2010

American Airlines announces a new direct flight between New York and San Jose, Costa Rica. American Airlines' Boeing 757 with a capacity for 231 passenger, will be flying 5 times a week, except for Mondays and Saturdays.

AA

 


January 29th, 2010

We would like to inform you that starting next Monday, February 1st, 2010, a new tax of $2.00 will be applied for all passengers departing from the Quepos airstrip. This new charge has to be paid directly at the terminal.

In the other hand, as part of the improvements made in the terminal, passengers will have wireless internet service, cable tv, restrooms, soda, tour desk and information center.

December 11th, 2009

Nature Air's ramp at the Tobias Bolaños Airport is going to change into a concrete one.  Works will be held during the next 2 months and the company will provide transportation to the new area for their clients.

October 14th, 2009

Nature Air let know all those passengers, who travel to Bocas del Toro, that nowadays they should buy a new Tourism Card. The cost is $10.oo and will apply only to some nationalities.  Please check with us if you will have to pay it at info@bestofcostarica.com

 

Nature Air

 


Cultural Events

April 21st, 2010

III Summer Concert with San Jose's National Band

Place: Democracy Place, next to the National Museum

Time: 16:30

 

Cultural activities

Art City Tour

Place: Starting at the Museum of Contemporary Art & Design, where buses to different routes will take you to Art Galleries & Museums.

Time: 18:00-20:30

 


April 24th & 25th, 2010

Location: Palmar Sur Park

Time: 10am to 7:30pm on Saturday

           09am to 5:30pm on Sunday

Activities: Dances, conferences, theater performances, kids activities, art shows among other activities.

Cultural activities

 


Costa Rica travel agency

June 16th, 2010

We offer now as part of our services Decameron all inclusive hotels and resorts!

Decameron

 For more information here. . .


April 15th, 2010

Cruise West offers you unique opportunities to enjoy wonderful destinations with the best service.

Cruise West

 Email us to: reserve@bestofcostarica.com, for more information...


On January 2010

We welcome our new associate, Mi Tierra Linda real state.

Please check the properties available here. . .

Bienes Raíces-Real State

 


January 9th, 2010

We welcome our co-worker Helen Mixter after 2 months away from the office.

Email: helenm@bestofcostarica.com


Welcome!!

We welcome our new associate, Dr. Sivia Yong.

Please check more of the dental care services here. . .

Dental Care

 


Hotel News

July 1st, 2010

Hotel Giada, in Samara, is Carbon Neutral award-winning. It is the first hotel to get it.

Hacienda Giada

 


May 11th, 2010

Hotel Fleur de Lys announces its new restaurant, Rincon Suizo. It offers French & Swiss gourmet dishes!

Fleur de Lys

 


April 09th, 2010

Tulemar Bungalows announces they have finished all bungalows upgrades!!

Tulemar Bungalows

 


December 07th, 2009

Hotel Finca Rosa Blanca is tempting our guests and honeymooners with a new package for 3 nights!!

Ask for more details at info@bestofcostarica.com

Finca Rosa Blanca

 


November, 2009

Hilton Garden Inn Hotel  is a smoke-free place!!

Hilton Garden Inn

 


November 09th, 2009

Hotel Hacienda Tayutic announces its new room!!

Hacienda Tayutic

 


November 03rd, 2009

Hotel Volcano Lodge & Gardens has upgraded the rooms from standard to superior ones. All of them will be non-smoking rooms.

As well, they have improve the social areas of the hotel.

Volcano Lodge

 


Costa Rica Weddings

Concerts

Waiting to hear from new events!!

If you have any information or you want your event to be announced, please contact us to: reserve@bestofcostarica.com