Intrepid as Crocodile Dundee, Brazilian biologist Ricardo Freitas catches a caiman in the dark of night with a snare pole, then hoists it into his small wooden boat. Unfazed by the reptile’s sharp teeth, he grabs it by the snout and wraps a black band around its muzzle to examine it […]
Daily Archives: December 11, 2023
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With public and private educational centers going on vacation, minors take the skateboards and Rollerblades opportunity to use bicycles, skateboards and rollerblades.However, the Traffic Police made a call to remember that skateboards and roller skates on the streets are prohibited and can even be confiscated. This is established in article […]
Marriott International recently revealed ambitious expansion plans in Costa Rica, thanks to a new strategic alliance with local hospitality leader Enjoy Group. The companies will introduce two new Autograph Collection branded hotels by late 2025, tapping into surging tourism demand across Costa Rica’s wealth of nature destinations. The newly announced […]
Within the framework of International Volunteer Day, around 20 collaborators from America Free Zone (AFZ) joined the National Cleanup Day of the “Landscape without Plastics” Project, of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), which promotes sustainability and the fight against pollution. The activity, which took place in San Joaquín de […]
The Public Services Regulatory Authority (ARESEP) approved reductions in the price of fuels that apply to super gasoline, diesel and liquefied gas.The Mayor of Energy, Mario Mora, explained that these changes are explained by the evolution of international prices of finished fuels imported by Costa Rica, according to purchases made […]
For many people, fireworks are an expression of multicolored creativity in the sky, especially on starry nights like December.But, in addition, people also usually use other types of pyrotechnics, such as whistlers, flyers, volcanoes, chasers and bomblets, on dates such as Christmas, New Year, patron saint festivities or La Gritería […]
December 9th marked a night to remember in Costa Rica as national music sensation Tapón took the stage at Parque Viva, celebrating a remarkable 25-year career with his ‘Back to the 90’s’ tour. The event wasn’t just a concert; it was an electrifying blend of music, dance, and heartfelt connection […]
I was talking with a tourist from Colombia. He said that Costa Rica was beautiful and wild and contained astounding naturaleza, but that Colombia had all of this and more of it, as it is about twenty times the size in square kilometers. I said this may be true, but […]
At Costa Rica’s Teatro Nacional, a unique ballet titled “En las ramas del ciprés” is captivating audiences with a fresh take on Christmas traditions. Directed by the renowned María Amalia Pendones, this contemporary ballet stands out with its unconventional approach, moving away from the typical festive stereotypes. Breaking Christmas Stereotypes: […]
The Universidad Técnica Nacional (UTN) is swinging its doors wide open for eager learners this December! Starting December 12th and running until January 15th, 2024, UTN is rolling out the red carpet for its latest batch of free courses in languages and information technology. Diverse Learning Opportunities at UTN’s Five […]