Costa Rican folklore has several stories of strange mythical creatures. Some of these are shared between Central America and other Spanish-speaking countries. The tales usually teach lessons, where the horrible antagonists haunt those who misbehave. La Tulevieja Her name comes after the fact that this elderly women
In the early 20th century, borders narrowed and the export of exotic agricultural products from tropical lands became a multi-million-dollar business for North American corporations such as the United Fruit Company (UFCO). The history of the Banana Republics began with the introduction of bananas to the
Today we must praise countries that embrace democracy. Although most of the political systems in the world have it, in some form or another, they do not fully enjoy its benefits and certain countries are becoming politically complicated. And let's not leave aside those countries
Every residency or naturalization process in Costa Rica starts with the filing of a request. When all of these processes are at their final stage, the Immigration Department (DGME) or the Board of Elections (TSE) through the Naturalization Department, issues a decision through an administrative
This article is a brief introduction to the legal system in Costa Rica as it pertains to owning a corporation, this avenue of law has its own regulations and jurisdiction. Legal books are essentially the company records that contain the information of the shareholders, their agreements, how
If you are looking to hire people or have a team, you must follow the labor law regulations and be aware of the responsibilities, contributions, taxes and obligations. Historically in Costa Rica, social charges and income tax for lucrative activities are high. The income tax is paid
As a foreigner, you can legally drive in Panama using your foreign license for your first 90 days in the country. After this period, foreigners will need to obtain a Panamanian driver's license. If the tourist becomes a temporary resident, he or she can apply for a
After 5 months without mandatory use of masks for the general population, the Ministry of Health reinstated it by decree in certain places from today to October 31st, as a measure to reduce the spread of severe respiratory infections, especially for children under 5 years
It takes more than just falling in love with a condo that looks fantastic on paper to make a successful real estate investment in Costa Rica. You'll need to set a realistic budget for your purchase and look around at existing condominiums, in order to
Every year on October 12th, Costa Rica commemorates Cultures Day (Día de las Culturas), with the aim of enhancing the multicultural and multi-ethnic character of the Costa Rican people. This date is important for historic reasons, since it meant a before and after for the inhabitants