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; […]
Yearly Archives: 2023
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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 […]
The documentary “Wild Babies”, produced by Netflix and filmed in Costa Rica in some episodes by Brazilian filmmaker Filipe DeAndrade, has won an Emmy.Specifically in Costa Rica, the life of Chico, a capuchin monkey from Guanacaste, was recorded. Travel, Adventure and Nature Program category The Emmy was in the category […]
Guanacaste is preparing to host one of the most exciting events of the year: the Kivelix Trophy 2024, a stage-based mountain bike competition designed exclusively for women. With the main objective of empowering women through cycling, this extraordinary event will take place in the spectacular Conchal Reserve.The third edition of […]
Cartago, the former capital of Costa Rica, is a province rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Located in the central region of the country, it offers visitors a variety of activities and attractions to explore. Here are just a few things to do in the province of Cartago: Visit […]
Pollution from plastic waste is a reality that affects the country throughout the national, land and marine territory. Plastic waste that leaks into the environment impacts different ecosystems, where it affects biodiversity and human health. From December 4 to 10, the UNDP, through the Plastic-Free Landscapes project, once again organized […]