Costa Rica has become a costly destination, evident when compared to neighboring countries like Colombia and Mexico. “We are seeing that tourists resent and complain about the cost of visiting Costa Rica, that is undeniable. When tourists come here, they say that everything is very expensive. Here it is more […]
Monthly Archives: November 2023
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Did you know that the 17-year-old athlete Samanta Castro is a world champion in the sports discipline of Functional Fitness? That’s right, the young native of San Carlos, Florencia in the province of Alajuela, won the gold medal in the 17/18 years old category in Vancouver, Canada. The athlete from […]
Canadians have long been drawn to the enchanting beauty and allure of Costa Rica. This Central American country holds a special place in the hearts of many Canadians, and there are several reasons why they have developed such a strong affinity towards it. Breathtaking natural landscapes First and foremost, Canadians […]
9 Costa Rican girls and adolescents will fulfill their dream of traveling to the NASA Space Center in Houston, United States. This thanks to the “She Is an Astronaut” program of the “She Is” foundation. The initiative aims to bring significant changes that break gender stereotypes and that will allow […]
Costa Rica stands on the brink of participating in COP28 with a trail of accomplishments from COP27, showcasing its unwavering commitment to combating climate change. Scheduled to take place in Dubai from November 30 to December 12, 2023, under the banner “Unite. Act. Deliver,” COP28 holds the promise of advancing […]
In an announcement that has set off climate alarms, the National Meteorological Institute (IMN) reveals that the first months of next year promise to be fiery, with temperatures exceeding the highest average by up to 2 degrees Celsius. A prediction that not only puts meteorologists on alert, but also raises […]
Nicaraguan authorities have banned the national director of the Miss Universe pageant from returning to the country and raided her home, days after Nicaraguan Sheynnis Palacios won the crown, media and exiled opposition activists reported on Friday. Karen Celebertti, organizer of Miss Nicaragua, and her daughter were prevented from entering […]
QCOSTARICA — The province of San José has logged 200 homicides this year and Alajuela is almost at 100 – an unprecedented amount, 2023 becoming the deadliest year in the history of Costa Rica. In total, this year so far has recorded 826 homicides, an increase of over 44% compared […]
Costa Rica’s health authorities have raised concerns over a significant increase in dengue cases, urging the public to take preventive measures to curb the spread of the mosquito-borne disease. As of this week, Costa Rica has recorded 22,561 dengue cases, marking a notable rise of 1,165 cases compared to the […]
A man originally from Hong Kong wanted by Interpol for arms and explosives trafficking in Panama was detained this Thursday in Costa Rica, the Ministry of Public Security (Interior) reported. The 48-year-old man, who was naturalized as Panamanian, faces a 17-year prison sentence in Panama after being convicted along with […]