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Taiwan presents gift of motorcycles to Tourism Institute

The Taiwanese Ambassador to Costa Rica, Tzu-Dan Wu, was greeted with smiles all round when he presented a gift of six new four-wheelers and 24 motorcycles, to the Costa Rica Tourist Institute.

Costa Rica News Digest Taiwan Hooks Up Tourism Police (Tico Times)
Posted: 04/05/07 07:34 by Alain

Tourist 24 hour hotline available in Costa Rica

the Costa Rican Tourism Institute has announced a 24 hour hotline for tourists at 800-TOURISM. English-speaking assistants will be answering all tourist concerns. In addition, a new card is available that has a list of phone numbers for emergencies, including those of several countries' embassies.

Costa Rica News Digest Card to Help Tourists in Costa Rica (Tico Times)
Posted: 04/05/07 07:30 by Alain

No reports of contaminated pet food in Costa Rica

Wal-Mart, Costa Rica, has announced that there have been no reports of the contaminated pet food that recently killed at least 13 cats and one dog in the United States.

Costa Rica News Digest No Reports of Contaminated Pet Food In Costa Rica (Tico Times)
Posted: 04/05/07 07:26 by Alain

Humpback whales set distance record

Researchers tracking the humpback whale from the Antarctic to Costa Rica have shown that it can travel up to 5,000 miles on just one leg of it's journey, the largest recorded by any mammal.

Costa Rica News Digest Antarctica to Costa Rica: mapping humpback whale's amazing journey (The Hindu)
Posted: 04/05/07 07:20 by Alain

Sabalo is a tranquil choice away from the hustle

Sabalo is tranquil little town off the beaten path, but it provides a welcome respite for the purchaser who wants to get away from the hustle and bustle.

Costa Rica News Digest Costa Rica Real Estate For Pioneers and Nature Lovers - Sabalo, a town to watch (WeLoveCostaRica.com)
Posted: 04/02/07 09:52 by Alain

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