The vehicle license plate restriction in San José will experience a suspension starting Friday, December 22, coinciding with the end-of-year recess period.This measure, driven by the closure of public institutions from Thursday the 21st and the decrease in activities in the private sector from Friday, will remain in place until […]
Daily Archives: December 15, 2023
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The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR Court) condemned Honduras for violating the collective property rights over the ancestral lands of the Garifuna community of San Juan, according to a ruling published this Friday. “Honduras is responsible for the violation of the right to collective property, the obligation to guarantee […]
In the lush landscapes of Costa Rica’s Peninsula Papagayo, the Four Seasons Resort has recently emerged from a significant three-month makeover, ready to dazzle vacation seekers with its latest gem: the Virador Beach Club’s Eatery. This new culinary destination, nestled along the breathtaking Papagayo Peninsula, promises an epicurean journey through […]
This weekend, the traditional Festival of Lights will take place in San José, and as a result, several measures are set to impact road circulation, according to announcements made by the authorities. The Festival of Light, a highly anticipated event, is a collaborative effort involving various entities, including the Municipality […]
In the verdant heart of Costa Rica, a desperate search is underway along the treacherous Tarcoles River, where an uncle and nephew vanished while kayaking in the region of Escobal de Atenas, Alajuela. This gripping tale took a somber turn when relatives, fervently scouring the river’s edge, discovered what they […]
American-Israeli DvirBarkay spent more than two months trying to obtain images of the rarely photographed round-eared pygmy bat in the lowland rainforests of Costa Rica.And the image he achieved made him one of the finalists in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition at the Natural History Museum in London. […]
In a move that has raised eyebrows and sparked heated debates across social media, President Joe Biden has announced a dual relief strategy that combines robust international aid with a dash of festive cheer. The White House confirmed the allocation of $200 million in aid to Ukraine, coupled with an […]
Each city and each zone of Costa Rica has some characteristic that captivates and makes us curious beyond the simple sight of the beautiful landscapes. Jaco, for example, is a city on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, located to the southwest of San Jose, which contains a wealth of […]
San José, Costa Rica, is gearing up for its brightest night of the year! This December 16th, the 26th edition of the Festival de la Luz will transform the city into a kaleidoscope of lights, music, and festive cheer. If you’re planning to navigate the capital’s streets or attend this […]
Costa Rica’s dollar exchange rate has plunged below ¢530, marking its lowest level since February 18, 2014, when it closed at ¢528.33 in the Foreign Exchange Market (MONEX). This unexpected dip has raised eyebrows among experts, with some predicting the potential for further decline in the coming days. Economist Alberto […]