
Costa Rica Begins Certifying โSustainableโ Restaurants
Above: Restaurante Lagarta in Costa Rica By the Caribbean Journal staff The Costa Rica Tourism Board has begun issuing its certification for sustainable tourism to the country’s restaurant sector. The tourism board has issued certifications for five restaurants across the […]
Costa Rica Tops Uruguay, 3-1, in Opening Play at World Cup

Above: the Estadio Castelao in Brazil By the Caribbean Journal staff In a major upset, Costa Rica opened up its World Cup play with a 3-1 victory over Uruguay on Saturday afternoon. Uruguay got off to an early lead when […]
5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Causes Shaking in Panama, Costa Rica

Above: a map of the quake (graphic: United States Geological Survey) By the Caribbean Journal staff A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck early Wednesday morning off the coast of Panama, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake, which occurred around […]
Costa Rica Names New Tourism Minister

Above: the InterContinental in Costa Rica By the Caribbean Journal staff Costa Rica has named a new Minister of Tourism, following the election of President Luis Guillermo Solis last month. Businessman Wilhelm von Breymann will be the country’s new Tourism […]