Rompope is a sweet and creamy alcoholic beverage that is popular in Costa Rica and other parts of Central America. It is often served during the holidays, but it can be enjoyed year-round. Rompope is made with a variety of ingredients, including eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. It is […]
Daily Archives: December 22, 2023
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Costa Rica, a shimmering gem in Central America, is not just a haven for eco-tourists but a burgeoning hotspot for superyacht enthusiasts. Since the green light for superyacht charters in 2021, this biodiverse paradise, roughly the size of West Virginia, has become a magnet for luxury seafarers. Here, the mundane […]
In the lush landscapes of Costa Rica, where the biodiversity is as rich as the coffee, a microscopic menace lurks undetected. This isn’t about the latest creature feature, but something far more real and potentially harmful – Listeria monocytogenes. It’s the kind of guest you don’t want at your dinner […]
Some birds win the name game while others are saddled with less impressive monikers. The magnificent frigate bird and the resplendent quetzal are obvious winners. Those birds clearly have something special going on. The roadside hawk on the other hand, sounds a little more pedestrian (See what I did there?). […]
In a move that might make even the wealthiest of coffee barons take notice, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has rolled out a financial red carpet for Costa Rica, bestowing upon it a staggering sum exceeding $770 million. This hefty financial injection is not just about fattening the country’s wallet; […]
As the holiday season rolls in, with Christmas trees lighting up and New Year’s champagne chilling, Costa Rica’s Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MTSS) brings to the table a crucial reminder. It’s not just about the mistletoe and wine but also about the mandatory holiday payments for employees. Yes, […]
Costa Rica will host the World Social Tourism Congress 2024, an event that analyzes the trends and challenges of the sector and promotes programs so that all people exercise the right to tourism, an official source reported this Thursday. The Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) explained that the designation of […]
In recent times, Costa Rica, a beacon of environmental conservation and peace, has found itself at a crossroads concerning its stance on asylum seekers, especially those from the LGBTIQ+ community. While the nation has historically been a sanctuary for the displaced, new government policies have inadvertently tightened the noose around […]
Media outlets in Nicaragua and opposition activists in exile denounced the detention of a bishop on Thursday. According to him, the Episcopal Conference was praying for Monsignor Rolando Álvarez, a critic of Daniel Ortega’s government who has been sentenced to 26 years in prison. Although the Nicaraguan police have not […]
Q24N (El Pais) The delirious accusations that the authorities of the Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo regime have leveled against the director of the Miss Nicaragua organization, Karen Celebertti, who was banished last week, and her husband, Martín Argüello Leiva, and son, Bernardo Argüello Celebertti, kidnapped and disappeared, have provoked […]