Archive for December 30th, 2009
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
The Cámara de Turismo (Costa Rican tourism chamber) announced an aggressive advertising plan to attract Canadian tourists.
According to Tourism board records, 287.000 Canadians have vacations in Costa Rica, leaving behind an average of ¢1.425 dollars per person, making up only 5% of all tourism in 2009.
The profile of a Canadian tourist is young, more than have below 44 years of age and usually take in the beaches and national parks.
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Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
A Gahanna resident said he believes a family acquaintance stole from him in December of 2006 in a fraudulent investment scheme.
The suspect convinced the victim, a Ridge Crest Drive resident, to invest $25,000 into a land-buying contract and validated the purchase with a fraudulent wire transfer, the victim said.
The victim was finally contacted by a lawyer who said no Costa Rica property had been purchased as part of any partnership.
The case was forwarded to the Franklin County Prosecutor’s office and the U.S. Attorney’s office.
Police arrested a 43-year-old female who used a neighbor’s vehicle without permission at 5:40 p.m. Dec. 20 in the 3800 block of Morse Road.
The reporting person said the suspect was supposed to pick her up from the hospital and return her car.
After an initial attempt to pick up the victim, during which the victim was not released from the hospital, the suspect never returned, the victim said.
The suspect was notified by the victim’s daughter that she was supposed to return the car.
Gahanna Special Weapons and Tactics team officers arrested a 37-year-old Gahanna male at his residence at 7 a.m. Dec. 23 in the 300 block of Triumph Way.
The suspect had warrants filed in Gahanna on charges of domestic violence and assault, an officer said.
He was transported to Franklin County Jail.
Employees of a store said an unknown woman stole five pairs of designer eyeglasses at 5:15 p.m. Dec. 17 in the 300 block of South Hamilton Road.
The reporting person said she recognized the suspect from a previous shoplifting incident that occurred during the summer but was not reported to the police.
The glass frames totaled more than $1,300 in value, the reporting person said.
A woman said her front license plate was stolen from her vehicle at 5:55 p.m. Dec. 17 in the 700 block of Agler Road.
The victim said she knows the plate couldn’t have fallen off because it was secured by two screws.
The plate was entered into a police database.
A Gahanna resident said his money was stolen when he attempted to purchase a dog on the Internet Dec. 14 in the 600 block of Forestwood Drive.
The victim said he was notified after transferring $350 that he had to send an additional $750 for shipping.
The airline listed as the shipper does not exist, the victim said.
After the victim confronted the seller about the airline, the seller ended their phone call.
A 19-year-old Gahanna resident said he was assaulted by three males at 8:45 p.m. Dec. 18 near his residence in the 500 block of Hemston Court.
The victim said he refused to give the suspects his mp3 player.
One of the males, who the victim knows only as “Christian,” punched him in the face, the man told police.
A Columbus resident said her debit card was stolen at a restaurant at 8:40 p.m. Dec. 18 in the 200 block of South Hamilton Road.
The victim said she purchased food in the amount of $3.59 and later realized she was not given her card back.
After checking her bank account, the victim found $131 worth of fraudulent charges had been made using her card.
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Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
The silver or “plateado” coins of ¢5, ¢10 and ¢20 will stop being legal currency as of tomorrow, said the Banco Central de Costa Rica (Central Bank).These are the heavy silver coins that are larger than the other coins in the same denominations and according to the Central Bank are difficult to handle by the blind.
Beginning on January 1, the coins can be exchanged only at local banks and then only at the Central Bank beggining on March 21.
The Central Bank assures that it has sufficient inventory of coins on hand to replace the circulation of the plateados.
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Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
Those who decide to travel to this amazing part of the world will find everything that one might expect from one of the most ecologically diverse and tourist-centric countries in the world. Hosting first class accommodations, restaurants, and plenty of entertainment, Jaco has something for everyone; from adventure tours to relaxing on the beach, you won’t be bored.
Accommodations are available to suit any budget. From luxurious 5 star hotels to the simple necessities available at hostels, to everything in between, travelers can sleep well and prepare themselves for their activities ahead. Just a stones throw from Jaco, the Los Suenos Marina and Marriot Resort features some of the best sportfishing charters and a beautiful 18 hole golf course.
The array of food and drink is spectacular. Fresh fruit and juices are abundant and the typical Costarricense fare is something that should not be missed. While a simple diet is very common, visitors can feast on a variety of foods from around the world; Argentinian steak, Italian pasta, Thai cuisine, fresh seafood, and so much more. Casados are the local dish and they typically consist of beans, rice, meat/fish, salad, and other starches like yucca, plantain, potatoes, and similar. Visitors should not leave before trying some local ceviche as well.
For travelers that like to plan activities to fill their days, there is no shortage of tours and activities to keep even the restless busy. While many people spend the day lounging on the beach or swimming in the warm Pacific Ocean, tourists will find that they can learn to surf, ride ATVs in the jungle, bring in a marlin on a sportfishing charter, go horseback riding on the beach, take Spanish lessons, fly through the jungle canopy on a zip line tour, or walk around town taking in the sights; the list is endless.
Jacó is settled between two of the most amazing National Parks in the county; Carara to the north and Manuel Antonio to the south. Within the bounds of either of these parks, visitors find themselves among monkeys, lizards, sloths, butterflies, unique birds, and other fauna. The plant life is incredibly diverse, and the scale of many tropicals that most people are used to seeing as houseplants are awe inspiring in the natural environment.
When people travel to Jaco for the first time, they are amazed by the beauty of the beaches, waterfalls, rainforest, wild life and volcanoes. This is a place where even the most adventurous person can satisfy their need for adrenaline. Everything here is suited to satisfy any tourist’s needs and wishes, no matter if it is swimming, sportfishing, nightlife, food, nature, sceneries, or just taking it all in stride. These are the reasons why so many people are simply in love with this place; you can be sure that very few regret a visit to this beachfront paradise.
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Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
The morning calm of the Juan Santamaría (San José) international airport was broken with the sounds of the sirens of the dozen ambulances and half dozen fire trucks rushing to the cargo terminal of the airport, when the Continental jetliner that had minutes before taken off from the Santamaría, announced its return to port.
A Continental Airline passenger jet had to return to Juan Santamaría airport Tuesday morning after a control panel warning light went on some 45 minutes into the flight. There was no damage or injuries, but more than 100 U.S.-bound passengers were delayed. The light suggested a potential malfunction in the reverse thruster system of the engines that is used upon landing.
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