Costa Rica finds itself divided over President Chaves’ latest call to legalize recreational marijuana use amid intensifying national debates over security and the drug trade’s role in surging violence nationwide. During a press conference this week, President Chaves tied his arguments directly to confronting widespread drug trafficking operations active locally. […]
Daily Archives: December 9, 2023
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Costa Rica’s reputation as an island of peace and stability in Central America is being threatened by a rising wave of violent crime. A recent survey conducted by the Costa Rican Union of Chambers and Associations of the Private Business Sector (UCCAEP) revealed that 18% of 380 companies surveyed stated […]
Welcome to Jaco Beach, the pulsating heart of Costa Rica’s nightlife! What was once a tranquil surfer’s haven with quaint rice and bean eateries and dusty roads has transformed dramatically over the past 15 years. Today, Jaco Beach is renowned as Costa Rica’s party capital, boasting an ever-expanding array of […]
Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri isn’t your average military base. It’s a hotbed of hauntings, where whispers of ghosts and ghouls are as common as military drills. When I re-enlisted in the Army and arrived here for a two-week stint, I was bombarded with bone-chilling tales that would make even […]
Nestled between two expansive coastlines and adorned with rivers and wetlands, Costa Rica is a fisherman’s utopia, boasting a whopping 95 world records in sportfishing. It’s not just about the thrill of the catch here; there’s a deep-rooted commitment to preserving these aquatic treasures. Let’s dive into what makes Costa […]
Tamales are serious business come Christmas in Costa Rica. Unwrapping the steamed banana-leaf covering of a Costa Rican-style tamal is like opening a present. But considering the estimated 196 million pairs of tamales eaten during December — three tamales per Tico per day, according to a study by the University of […]
The Magic of the Rose Cream: A Peek Inside Costa Rica’s Secret Formula In the heart of Costa Rica, there’s a potion being concocted daily that’s not just any ordinary cream. It’s the famed ‘Crema de Rosas’, a product so cherished it’s like a national treasure. Dr. Esteban Castiglioni, the […]
Between January and October of this year, 198,214 passengers from Canada arrived at the Daniel Oduber International Airport in Guanacaste, according to official data from Coriport, the concessionaire that manages that air terminal, a figure that represents an increase of 70 percent compared to the same period. of 2022. Coriport […]
the savvy officers of Costa Rica’s Border Police outsmarted some not-so-smooth criminals in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. The setting? The picturesque Puerto Vargas of Cahuita, in the canton of Talamanca, Limón. The prize? A whopping ¢11 million worth of illicit liquor, enough to host the mother of […]
The joint work of the Costa Rican Tourism Institute, the Local Innovation and Development Agency -dial SJO- of the Municipality of San José, the Costa Rican Association of Tour Operators, the Balmoral Hotel, Central Bank Museums, Chepecletas and Art City Tour will allow the launch Starting in December, the promotional […]