This Week in Costa Rica - Expats Living, Working, and Traveling in Costa Rica

This Week in Costa Rica will feature each week a news portion in which Dan and Rico (qCostaRica) will talk about the happenings in and around the land of "Pura Vida". With over 30 years of living in Costa Rica between the two it give a unique insight into life in CR.

Rico from QCostaRica and Dan start by talking about Juan Santamaria Day is in Costa Rica and then address various topics in Costa Rica including:

1. Paul Chaplet's Journey at The Masters
2. "The Yuca Scandal" in Costa Rica
3. Train Wreck in Costa Rica
4. Jealousy & the Murder/Suicide Costa Rica Online Romance
5. Southwest Airlines Flights from LAX to Costa Rica
6. Costa Rica to Recognize Stateless People
7. Costa Rica to Limit Age on Vehicle Imports
8. Costa Rica Road Rage

This Week in Costa Rica will feature each week a news portion in which Dan and Rico (qCostaRica) will talk about the happenings in and around the land of "Pura Vida". With over 30 years of living in Costa Rica between the two it give a unique insight into life in CR.
Rico from QCostaRica and Dan start by talking about their Semana Santa (Easter Holiday) and then address various topics in Costa Rica including:

1. What are The Panama Papers?
2. Costa Rica's Ties to The Panama Papers
3. Hacker Rigging Elections in Costa Rica
4. The End of The Jairo Mora Case in Costa Rica
5. A Sea Turtle Dragged Behind a Car in Costa Rica
6. Will the Election (Donald Trump/Hillary Clinton) Have An Effect on Costa Rica Immigration

This Week in Costa Rica will feature each week a news portion in which Dan and Rico (qCostaRica) will talk about the happenings in and around the land of "Pura Vida". With over 30 years of living in Costa Rica between the two it give a unique insight into life in CR.

Rico from QCostaRica and Dan start by talking about his car accident last week and then address various topics in Costa Rica including:

1. 5Dimes Sportsbook Money Laundering
2. Amazon Gift Card Money Laundering
3. Obituary Leads to Sportsbook Owner
4. Uber Scared Out of Job Fair in Costa Rica
5. Semana Santa Prohibition in Costa Rica

Finally Dan and Rico wrap up the show by talking about things to do during Semana Santa in Costa Rica, Processions, Fireworks, Bullfights and Beaches.

This Week in Costa Rica will feature each week a news portion in which Dan and Rico (qCostaRica) will talk about the happenings in and around the land of "Pura Vida". With over 30 years of living in Costa Rica between the two it give a unique insight into life in CR.

Rico from QCostaRica and Dan start by talking about internet frustrations in Cosgta Rica and then address various topics in Costa Rica including:

1. Organ Trafficking in Costa Rica
2. Bank Robbery in Costa Rica
3. Zika Vacation Cancellations in Costa Rica
4. ICT Tourism Numbers in Costa Rica

Finally Dan and Rico wrap up the show by talking about shipping a vehicle to Costa Rica, costs involved, advice, and a bill to reduce taxes on electric cars being imported.

This Week in Costa Rica will feature each week a news portion in which Dan and Rico (qCostaRica) will talk about the happenings in and around the land of "Pura Vida". With over 30 years of living in Costa Rica between the two it give a unique insight into life in CR.

Rico from QCostaRica and Dan start by talking about life in Costa Rica, what to expect, trying to make money in the country, the "pura vida" lifestyle, and how much it has changed over the past 20 years. It is a fun back and forth talking about their experiences in the country from the time they touched down.

Then Dan interviews Jon Selig about his program Comedy Abroad which will make its second visit to Costa Rica this month. Comedy Abroad produces stand-up comedy fundraisers in cool destinations to benefit local nonprofits. Comedy Abroad has been a weekly Montreal showcase since 2012.

This Week in Costa Rica will feature each week a news portion in which Dan and Rico (qCostaRica) will talk about the happenings in and around the land of "Pura Vida". With over 30 years of living in Costa Rica between the two it give a unique insight into life in CR.

Rico from QCostaRica and Dan start by talking about the elections in the USA and then address various topics in Costa Rica including:

1. Uber in Costa Rica
2. Uber's New Call Center for Excellence in Costa Rica
3. Uber versus Taxis Costa Rica
4. New RECOPE logo
5. Boat Captain Being Held REsponsible for Boat Accident Deaths
6. New Jairo Mora Trial in Costa Rica

Finally Dan and Rico wrap up the show by talking about the zika virus. Wjhat to know about it and how Costa Rica is trying to prepare for it.

This Week in Costa Rica will feature each week a news portion in which Dan and Rico (qCostaRica) will talk about the happenings in and around the land of "Pura Vida". With over 30 years of living in Costa Rica between the two it give a unique insight into life in CR.

Rico from QCostaRica and Dan start to address various topics in Costa Rica including:

1. Palmares Festival in Costa Rica
2. Why Some Do Not Like Palmares
3. 2015 Tourism Numbers in Costa Rica
4. H1N1 Virus in Costa Rica
5. Zika Virus in Costa Rica

Finally Dan and Rico wrap up the show by talking about scams in Costa Rica, and how to not become a victim of one of these scams.

This Week in Costa Rica will feature each week a news portion in which Dan and Rico (qCostaRica) will talk about the happenings in and around the land of "Pura Vida". With over 30 years of living in Costa Rica between the two it give a unique insight into life in CR.

The show begins with Rico from qcostarica and Dan talking about employment in Costa Rica working both legally and illegally

Following this Rico and Dan address various topics going on in and around Costa Rica to start off the show:

1. Plan for Getting the Cubans Out of Costa Rica
2. H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) in Costa Rica
3. Microcephaly & the Zika Virus
4. Lifeguard Has Things Stolen While Making a Rescue

This Week in Costa Rica will feature each week a news portion in which Dan and Rico (qCostaRica) will talk about the happenings in and around the land of "Pura Vida". With over 30 years of living in Costa Rica between the two it give a unique insight into life in CR.


Rico from QCostaRica and Dan address various topics going on in and around Costa Rica during this holiday season:

1. Cuban Refugee Crisis Coming to a Head
2. Costa Rica Leaving the SICA Conference
3. 1,000,000 American Tourist in 2015
4. Dengue & Other Mosquito born Viruses
5. Santa Cruz Guanacaste Most Dengue for 2015
6. Bullfighting Insurance in Costa Rica


Finally Dan and Rico wrap up the show reflecting on 2015 and foreshadowing what is to come in 2016.

This Week in Costa Rica will feature each week a news portion in which Dan and Rico (qCostaRica) will talk about the happenings in and around the land of "Pura Vida". With over 30 years of living in Costa Rica between the two it give a unique insight into life in CR.


Rico from QCostaRica and Dan address various topics going on in and around Costa Rica during this holiday season:

1. Festival de Luz (Festival of Lights) in Costa Rica
2. Costa Rica Marchamo Due & What Is It
3. Geminids Meteor Shower
4. Southwest Airlines LAX to Costa Rica Flights
5. West Jet Opens Calgary to Costa Rica Route
6. Murder of Sondra Lynn Elizondo
7. Most Murders in Costa Rica Ever in 2015
8. Employment Optimism for 2016 for Costa Rica

Finally Dan and Rico wrap up the show sharing their favorite Christmas moments in Costa Rica