Newcomers to Costa Rica encounter many challenges: A language barrier for non-Spanish speakers, cultural differences, dietary adjustments to name just a few. And for anyone who enjoys the distraction of games, there are small, curious variations to get used to. The first time I ever played a game of pool […]
Daily Archives: November 16, 2023
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A Leap in Sustainable Farming: Costa Rica’s Innovative Use of Fly Larvae Costa Rica, renowned for its rich biodiversity, is now leading a groundbreaking sustainable farming venture. This Central American nation is turning fly larvae, raised in vertical farms and fed with fruit waste, into a viable source of animal […]
The Afro-Caribbean heritage in Costa Rica is a vibrant and significant aspect of the country’s cultural fabric. Descendants of African slaves brought to the Caribbean coast during the colonial era, this community has made immense contributions to the diversity and richness of Costa Rican culture. From their language, music, dance, […]
U.S. Sanctions Costa Rican Drug Trafficker “Macho Coca” in a Bid to Curb Drug Transit The United States Cracks Down on Costa Rican Drug Trafficking The United States has intensified its efforts against international drug trafficking by imposing sanctions on a notorious Costa Rican drug trafficker, Gilbert Hernán de Los […]
Marijuana, also known as cannabis, has been a topic of discussion for its potential health benefits. While the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes is still controversial in many parts of the world, growing evidence suggests that it may offer various health benefits. Here are some key health benefits associated […]
Costa Rica Tourism Joins Forces with Cirque du Soleil for “ECHO” In a groundbreaking move for the tourism industry, Costa Rica Tourism has announced a landmark partnership with the world-renowned Cirque du Soleil. This collaboration marks the official tourism sponsorship of Cirque du Soleil’s latest Big Top show, “ECHO,” representing […]
A project aimed at promoting income diversification for an organization of artisanal fishermen in El Jobo de La Cruz, province of Guanacaste, remains blocked because a part of the area that is a State Natural Heritage now appears in the hands of foreign private owners. . In that community, the […]
An impressive multi-agency drug bust went down this week in Costa Rica’s Caribbean waters involving our own Coast Guard, national police, and US officials. After detecting suspicious activity off the eastern coast, they pursued a vessel for hours through stormy seas, eventually capturing two tons of cocaine destined for our […]
The Clean Wave Foundation, together with the SalveMonos Association and the Tamarindo Integral Development Association, launched a call for attention to stop the destruction of trees in an area surrounding the estuary of Playa Tamarindo, in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, because the damage environmental affected the flora and fauna in the […]
Two former ministers of former President and presidential hopeful Ricardo Martinelli were sentenced to prison for corruption and money laundering, in a case that also splashes two of the former president’s sons. Judge Baloisa Marquínez handed down eight convictions, including one for Public Works Minister Federico Suárez during Martinelli’s administration […]