Known worldwide for its rainforests, commitment to environmental protection, and progressive sustainability policies, Costa Rica is now aiming to cement itself as a global leader in another cutting-edge realm: blockchain technology. Blockchain Week in Costa Rica begins November 16 with a series of events designed to highlight Costa Rica as […]
Daily Archives: November 6, 2023
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Nestled just 5 miles west of downtown San José, Escazú, once a rural area dotted with small coffee farms, has evolved into a magnet for luxury development and high-end living. Known for its opulence and sought-after status, Escazú symbolizes the fusion of Costa Rican charm with modern sophistication. The Rise […]
The rain begins outside. Carlos Cordero knows what the next morning will do to him. He’ll feel stuffy. Coworkers will ask him if he’s upset. But he’s not feeling gloomy – Cordero just has allergies; awful, awful allergies that worsen during Costa Rica’s soggy rainy season, which typically lasts through […]
Costa Rican boxing sensation Yokasta Valle is not one to mince her words or shy away from a challenge. Her latest callout to Seniesa Estrada, the reigning WBC/WBA strawweight champion, is a testament to her fearless spirit and ambition to unify the division. Valle, the defending WBO/IBF strawweight titlist, is […]
In a chilling incident that shook the quiet streets of Jacó, Costa Rica, three individuals tragically lost their lives in a ruthless shooting, while two others were grievously injured. This horrifying event occurred in the bustling center of Jacó, Garabito Canton, when heavily armed assailants ambushed five people in a […]
QCOSTARICA — Costa Rican cocoa is positioned as one of the best in the world, entering the top 50 in the international competition “Cacao of Excellence 2023” held on October 31 in Rome, Italy. Chocolatera del Volcán, located in Upala, Alajuela, stood out in this edition by facing 222 samples […]
Q24N (VOA) Colombia will try to control its population of more than 100 hippopotamuses, descendants of animals illegally brought to the country by late drug kingpin Pablo Escobar in the 1980s, through surgical sterilization, the transfer of hippos to other countries and possibly euthanasia, the government said Thursday. Hippos float […]
QCOSTARICA (SemanarioUniversidad) Guanacaste leads the ranking of new constructions in the country so far this year with 1.3 million square meters, but the explosive expansion of real estate constructions for tourism has little moved the balance in favor of people’s living conditions. locals, while workers point out poor working conditions. […]
As the sun set on Sunday, November 5, the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago de Chile drew to a thrilling close. Costa Rica emerged as one of the standout nations of the event, clinching a total of nine medals – one gold, one silver, and seven bronze. These games […]
QCOSTARICA — The Government of Canada issued an alert to its citizens who are traveling or planning to visit Costa Rica, given the wave of violence currently being experienced in the country. The travel advice issued on November 3, 2023, can be found at the Canada.ca website. – Advertisement – […]