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Pilgrimage Cancelled

The annual pilgrimage procession known as La Romeria has been cancelled this year, in an agreement between Costa Rican health officials and the Catholic Church.

Officials stated fears of spreading the H1N1 virus at the public event, which is typically visited by hundreds of thousands of people. The event culimnates on August 2nd, and draws foot traffic from around the country. The pilgrims walk to the Bascilica de Los Angeles in Cartago to pay homage to La Negrita, the patron saint of Costa Rica.

This is the first time in 227 years that La Romeria has been cancelled.

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Pet Issues

There’s a good article here on pets are seen in Costa Rican culture, and what one’s recourse is if things get out of hand.

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New Edition Up / Nuevo número ya está en lénea

The latest edition of CR Traveler is now available online. Additionally, there are a few articles online that did not appear in the print edition. Enjoy!

El nuevo número de CR Traveler ya está en lénea. Además, tenemos artéculos exclusivos que no aparecieron en la edición impresa. ¡Disfrútelo!

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Plate Restrictions Back In Place / Restricción vehicular vuelve a aplicarse

The restriction on driving in downtown San Jose will be reapplied this coming Tuesday. The measure aims to ease the incredible congestion that plagues the capital’s streets during extended rush hours. The restriction applies from 6 am to 7 pm. License plates ending in 1 and 2 cannot travel in San Jose during those hours on Mondays; those ending in 3 and 4 cannot enter Tuesdays, and so forth. The ticket will cost drivers 5,000 colones until the new Traffic Law comes into effect in September, when fines will rise to 34,700.

La restricción vehicular volverá a aplicarse para el centro de San Josí a partir del próximo martes. La medida pretende aliviar las presas interminables que agobian las calles capitalinas durante las extendidas horas pico. La restricción tiene efecto entre las 6 am y las 7pm. Placas que terminan en 1 y 2 no podrán circular los lunes, las que terminan en 3 y 4 no podrán entrar el casco central los martes, y asé durante los demás déas. Los infractores se expondrán a una multa de 5.000 colones. Sin embargo, cuando la nueva Ley de Tránsito tome efecto en setiembre, la multa subirá a 34.700.

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Isla del Coco

There’s a nice piece here on Costa Rica’s Isla del Coco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most purest, most diverse marine ecosystems in the world. The Isla del Coco is in the running for the New Seven Wonders of the World online poll. Finalists will be announced on July 21st.

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Buying Wine the Easy Way / Ya es más fácil comprar vino

The website www.wineandspirits.co.cr sells wine and other alcoholic beverages over the internet. Buyers can have their wine shipped inexpensively to their postal addresss, or they can order cases of wine for pick up at any of the 123 branches of Correos de Costa Rica.

El sitio www.wineandspirits.co.cr ofrece vinos y otras bebidas alcohólicas a travís del internet. Los compradores pueden pedir que envéen sus vinos a su dirección postal, o podréan pedir cajas enteras de vinos para luego retirarlas en cualquiera de las 123 sucurcales de Correos de Costa Rica.

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Turtle Season Starts in the Caribbean

Parque Nacional Tortuguero: Called Costa Rica’s Amazon, this region is truly away from it all. Tortuguero has no roads, cars, traffic lights, smog or malls. Instead, there are canals, rivers, the Caribbean Sea, beaches, sea turtles and forests. This combination of elements will afford you an unforgettable connection with nature. Location: Limon, North Caribbean. Search our site for more information on the area, and visit our gallery on Tortuguero.

Turtle-nesting season has begun, and thousands of green turtles are expected to arrive to lay their eggs. The spectacle of a giant sea turtle pulling herself out of the surf, digging a hole and then dragging her exhausted body back to sea is truly a must-see while on the Caribbean.

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Empieza la temporada de tortugas en el Caribe

Parque Nacional Tortuguero: El llamado Amazonas costarricense es un muestrario natural sin cortes de civilización. Tortuguero adolece de calles, carros, semáforos, humo y centros comerciales; en su lugar hay canales, réos, mar, playas, tortugas y bosques. Esta confabulación de elementos le harán vivir una inolvidable experiencia en comunión con la naturaleza. Ubicación: Limón, Caribe Norte. Busque en nuestro sitio más información de la zona, y visite nuestra galeria sobre Tortuguero.

La temporada de anidación de las tortugas verdes ya comenzó, y se espero que lleguen miles para poner sus huevos.

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Daily News Briefs / Tres artéculos rápidos

A roundup of some interesting news pieces today:

Costa Rica’s ombudsman is concerned with overdevelopment in the Southern Zone.

President Oscar Arias is hosting ousted Honduran president Manuel Zelaya and de facto leader Roberto Micheletti in the Costa Rican’s home.

¿Podréa San Josí tener un écono arquitectónico en el centro? No hay nada en concreto, pero parece que, por lo menos en papel, la idea está caminando.

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