On March 4th of this year, Ocotea Tours & Transfers conducted an induction on caring of people with physical limitations, as part of its internal training program for contributors. This activity aimed to raise awareness among the administrative staff about the different types of disabilities that people may have, as well as recommendations for the appropriate interaction.

In addition, we analyzed the company's policy on equal opportunities for people with special needs going over the company's efforts when transferring and guiding tourists. The event concluded with a review of national and international legislation on the subject, as well as an analysis of the video How to deal with people with limitations in an emergency? which was broadcasted on 'Nexos' in Channel 15 of the UCR (University of Costa Rica).

From this activity on, we are planning a more in-depth approach in the month of May, for our tourist guides and drivers. We encourage you to be aware of this information.

On March 6th, 2014 we carried out an induction addressed to the administrative staff on the Law Against Sexual Harassment in the Workplace and in Education. During this activity, we had the opportunity to learn the meaning of sexual harassment, its manifestations and aspects related to the prevention, prohibition and penalties specified in the Act. We also discuss the responsibilities of the company in this subject, analyzing the company's policy against harassment and / or sexual abuse in their activities, as well as the complaint protocol established by Ocotea Tours & Transfers.

In Ocotea Tours & Transfers we extended a respectful invitation for everyone to join us in the planetary activity 'EARTH HOUR' held this Saturday March 29th at 8:30 p.m.

Why does it occur?

After losing the Battle of Santa Rosa on March 20th, 1856, the filibusters led by William Walker Walker went to the city of Rivas in Nicaragua. Their purpose was to take over the inn, which was a strategic point from where they intended to make a surprise attack on the Costa Rican army, and to take president Mora as prisoner.

On April 11th, 1856 there was a second confrontation between the army of Costa Rica and the filibusters and fortunately the Costa Rican army stopped them to accomplishing their mission.

The Costa Rican army planned to burn the inn, and with the help of Juan Santamar�a, a drummer from Alajuela, they succeeded and the filibusters finally left.

Once that battle ended, the Costa Rican soldiers returned home due to a 'cholera' epidemic that caused the death of many compatriots.

At the end of December of that same year, the Costa Rican army with the support of the British, took control of R�o San Juan, and prevented the filibusters from receiving reinforcements. In May 1860, William Walker was shot dead in Trujillo, Honduras.

Costa Rica suffered important human and economic losses as a result to the Battles of Santa Rosa and Rivas. However, freedom, peace and sovereignty was defended with honor.