This Week in Costa Rica

Red Lexus LFA Lands in Costa Rica

Javier Quiros, former Gazoo Racing Team driver is now the proud owner of a Red Lexus LFA after paying a whopping $375, 000. He was specific in his request that the Lexus LFA he paid for should be car number 14 in the production line because this is a number he wore during his racing years. He also requested that the car be painted in red with an interior in black leather with red stitched.

The Bachelor comes to Costa Rica

Now in its sixth season, The Bachelor will be using the lush Costa Rica as its backdrop. This will feature a special roup date at The Spring Resort and Spa, known for Costa Rica’s famous Arenal Colcano. The episode was filmed last October when Womack and six bachelorettes traveled to Costa Rica's La Fortuna and Arenal.

Watch the Super Bowl in Costa Rica

If you are in Costa Rica, you do not have to miss the clash between the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. You can now watch it on Mnet Channel 25 although it will only be available in Spanish. If you want to view it in English, the bars that have direct satellite access to Fox Sports in the U.S would probably be your best bet.

Hanna Gabriel the Boxer, Defends her Title in Costa Rica

Hanna Gabriel, the holder of the World Boxing Organization’s (WBO) junior middleweight title (154 lbs) will defend her title in Costa Rica. This will take place on March 31 at the new Estadio Nacional in west San José. Her opponent will be named later on.

Shakira Comes to Costa Rica

As part of the opening of the new National stadium, Shakira would be performing to the Costa Rica public. Tickets would be available for sale by February 7. The show was originally scheduled for April 3 but was postponed to April 10.

A New Map of Nicaragua Includes Disputed Land

A new map of Nicaragua has been released by the country, which now includes the disputed land between Nicaragua and Costa Rica. The map was recently released online and is an unofficial publication of the map of Nicaragua. The land in dispute is currently before the International Court of Justice.