Wondering where I was going to get the pan drippings for the gravy and mashed potatoes I agreed to make for an expat Thanksgiving this year, I started thinking about last year’s turkey. It was my first Thanksgiving in Costa Rica and away from family. As we sat down to the […]
Daily Archives: November 23, 2023
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Are you looking for a natural, no-calorie sweetener to replace those artificial ones, such as saccharin, sucralose and aspartame? Stevia is the answer. Originally from Uruguay and Paraguay, Stevia rebaudiana has been grown and used as a substitute sweetener in many parts of the world. After several decades of legal […]
The National Meteorological Institute (IMN) has forecasted a significant increase in temperatures ranging from 1 to 2 degrees Celsius over the next three months. According to experts, this rise is expected to impact the Central Pacific, North Pacific, and Central Valley regions the most. The temperature scenarios outlined in the […]
Recently, the Daily Mail published a story on reality star Georgia Harrison who spoke about her trip to Costa Rica. She opened up about her transformative journey to a solo spiritual retreat in Costa Rica, where she discovered newfound motivation and healing from past traumas. The 28-year-old, known for her […]
In a world where biodiversity is threatened and fragile ecosystems struggle to survive, a glimmer of hope emerges in the form of a bold initiative called BIOTA. This initiative understands the vital importance of local communities and renowned non-governmental organizations (NGOs) at the forefront of conservation battles. However, it […]
As more U.S. citizens make their home in Costa Rica, the Thanksgiving holiday has been embraced with a unique twist, blending traditional American dishes with the vibrant flavors of Costa Rican cuisine. While Thanksgiving is not a traditional Costa Rican holiday, it has become increasingly popular, especially within the expatriate […]
The renowned Travel + Leisure magazine declared Costa Rica as the international tourist destination for 2024, in which it addresses a wide variety of topics such as beaches, tours, activities to do such as hiking and many other positive features to explore in the country. The special that the prestigious […]
In a significant development for regional travel, Sansa, a leading Costa Rican airline, has introduced a new flight service to the stunning Caribbean destination of Bocas del Toro in Panama. This 50-minute flight service, operational since this week, offers travelers a quick and efficient route to one of Panama’s most […]
QCOSTARICA — The wave of unparalleled violence in Costa Rica, with the majority murders being for hire or ‘Sicariato’ in Spanish, has prompted lawmakers to take action. One legislator, David Segura, of the Nueva Republica, presented a bill to harden prison sentences against the Sicariato. Specifically, Segura proposes to create […]
With the objective of increasing their competitiveness in the face of export diversification, investment attraction and economic development in the Central Pacific region, eight Local Governments of Puntarenas signed two agreements with the Foreign Trade Promoter of Costa Rica (PROCOMER). This is the creation of the Film Friendly Zone, to […]