Costa Rica is known for its rich biodiversity and diverse range of tropical fruits. With the growing demand for exotic fruits in the Asian market, exporting Costa Rican fruits presents a lucrative opportunity for farmers and exporters alike. However, navigating the complexities of exporting to Asia requires careful planning, understanding […]
Monthly Archives: November 2023
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QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica is currently facing a harsh reality: it is losing many of its young people to violent deaths such as homicides, traffic accidents and suicides. According to OIJ statistics, in 2022, a total of 432 people died by suicide, 114 (26.39%) being young people, specifically 95 men […]
In a significant development for the judicial landscape of the Americas, Costa Rican judge Nancy Hernández has been appointed as the new president of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR). This announcement was made by the continental court’s highest body on Tuesday, marking a momentous occasion for both Costa […]
QCOSTARICA — In an effort to revolutionize the aviation industry and offer sustainable transportation alternatives, Costa Rican businessman and aviation mechanic, Jesse Blenn, has carried out an innovative project that has also captured global interest; ultralight electric airships, the first in the world for ecological tourism. Proposed airships to be […]
A United Nations (UN) mission completed its visit to Costa Rica to advise it on the development of a legal framework for Space Law.The work was carried out by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (Unoosa); together with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Science and Technology. The […]
QCOSTARICA — In a joint effort, the Ruta 27 Concessionaire Globalvia and the National Insurance Institute (INS) come together this Wednesday, November 29, to launch an Campaña de Sensibilización (Awareness Campaign) on the importance of safe driving, in time for the beginning of the end-of-year festivities. Starting at 9:00 am, […]
The latest statistics published on November 23 by the the Judicial Investigation Organism (OIJ), have exposed that 825 people have been victims of the recent wave of violence and homicides that the country is experiencing. The OIJ data also showed that 668 were wounded with a firearm. This means 80% […]
Surfing in El Pico, EsterillosOeste, Puntarenas, Costa Rica is an exhilarating experience for both beginners and experienced surfers alike. Known for its consistent waves and stunning natural beauty, this surf spot is a favorite among locals and tourists. El Pico is located in EsterillosOeste, a small beach town on the […]
We’ve been enjoying a harvest of one of our favorite novelty squashes of the tropics. Known as musk cucumber in English, its common name here is Cohombro (Sicana odorifera). This is one of the most unusual plants in the tropics. Its large, 12- to 14-inch long, maroon-colored, sausage-shaped fruit is […]
During the first half of 2023, more than 770 million attempted cyber attacks against Costa Rica were reported. The Ministry of Science, Innovation, Technology and Telecommunications (Micitt) reports an increase of 66% compared to the previous year.This is equal to 2,900 attempted attacks per minute against companies, public institutions, citizens, […]