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Several photography students from San Jose as well as several enthusiasts from the towns of Siquirres and Pococi in Costa Rica’s Atlantic Coast had the opportunity to learn from one the most experienced photographers around.

National Geographic’s photographer, Jay Dickman, was recently in Costa Rica and took some time out to spend with local photographers.  Jay Dickman was accompanied by two National Geographic editors during his trip to Costa Rica.

Mr. Dickman, also know for winning the Pulitzer Prize as well as a number of other awards, carried out a workshop at the Earth University grounds with a total of 18 young adults.

For almost 4 days, Jay and the students covered the grounds of the Earth University as well as Siquirres and Pocora and took over 12,000 photographs.  From the 12,000 photographs, the group along with Jay chose 160 photographs to be displayed as the best ones from the bunch.

High school students from the areas of Siquirres and Pococi were thrilled to be able to spend time and learn from people who represent one of the world’s most respected and devoted organization as is the National Geographic Organization.

In just one week, advanced photography students as well as amateurs, were able to learn how to see the world from a different view.  For the local Siquirres students, the experience was a dream come true and something they will never forget.

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Costa Rican authorities are promoting a new law which will allow for private airstrips to expand. Private airstrips in Costa Rica currently have a limitation as to the length of their landing strip.

The law only allows for these airstrips to cover and area no larger than 1,000 meters (3,280 ft). One of the members of Costa Rican congress has pointed out that the current regulation mistakenly restricts these landing spots due to limiting the tourism development in distinct coastal regions.

The proposed plan seeks to reform this section of the General Civil Aviation Law in order to allow for a better development. If the reform would to be approved, the private sector would have a much broader range of opportunities to offer modern domestic airports.

Costa Rica currently has 106 airports of which 66 are private. Costa Rican authorities hope to attract private investment and increase its domestic flight destinations and cut down on travel time within the country.

The private airport distribution throughout Costa Rica 7 provinces is the following:

• San Jose + 1
• Alajuela + 10Heredia + 2
• Cartago + 1
• Puntarenas + 14
• Guanacaste + 23
• Limon + 15

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