Route 32, the critical highway connecting Costa Rica’s Central Valley to the Caribbean port of Limón, has faced repeated shutdowns this year due to hazardous landslides. These closures pose major risks to drivers and result in over $900,000 in economic losses daily, according to the National Roads Council (Conavi). In […]
Daily Archives: November 1, 2023
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The allure of Costa Rica as a real estate investment destination is undeniable. With its stunning natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and the promise of a laid-back, pura vida lifestyle, it’s no wonder that many investors are drawn to this tropical paradise. However, when it comes to choosing the perfect location […]
IAFA survey reveals the lowest tobacco consumption in the history of Costa Rica and minimal use of emerging drugs Marijuana consumption in Costa Rica has increased in the last 8 years, going from 32 people per thousand in 2015 to 44 per thousand in 2022.Furthermore, 12 to 19 years old […]
The distinguished Costa Rican cocoa producer, Chocolatera del Volcán, has earned international acclaim by being selected among the top 50 cocoa samples globally in the prestigious “Cacao of Excellence 2023” contest. Chocolatera del Volcán’s sample was chosen along with three other Costa Rican offerings to represent the country following a […]
The cold front season in Costa Rica will be less frequent and intense than usual in 2023.This is what experts from the National Meteorological Institute (IMN) predict, mainly influenced by the El Niño phenomenon. “During El Niño, that is more or less the characteristic and for this year, the amount […]
QCOSTARICA — What to do with the metropolitan area train or “tren urbano” that carries less than 1% of the total number of people who use public transportation, and runs up annual losses without any indication that the situation will improve? One option is to patch the current system, hoping […]
A coalition of 41 US states and the District of Columbia sued Meta (parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp) on Tuesday and argued that its social networks Instagram and Facebook are addictive and harmful to children. This legal action is the most significant effort by state authorities to stop […]
RICO’s Q – Today, November 1, was the anticipated date for the 2024 Marchamo to be issued with the decreased property tax for most vehicle owners. Nevertheless, it is not occurring due to the state insurer, the Instituto Nacional de Seguros (INS), in charge of collecting the Marchamo, was denied […]
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The murder trial of a woman accused of gunning down rising pro cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson and then fleeing the country until she was tracked down in Costa Rica, begins Wednesday in Texas, three weeks after authorities said she tried to escape from custody. Kaitlin Armstrong, […]