As the calendar turns to December 25th, the much-anticipated Zapote festivities beckon families with their vibrant mechanical rides, tantalizing food stalls, and the adrenaline-packed bullfights. This annual extravaganza in San José, Costa Rica, is not just a cultural highlight but also a potential wallet-lightener if you’re not careful with your […]
Yearly Archives: 2023
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Hotel owners across Costa Rica have a positive outlook for the coming months, expecting over 80% average nationwide occupancy for the end of 2023, according to data from the Costa Rican Chamber of Hotels (CCH). The comprehensive industry survey revealed ambitious projections, with mountain retreats leading at 87% occupancy, beachfront […]
As December 25th rolls around, Costa Rica gears up for its annual year-end tradition – the thrilling bullfights. For those who can’t be there in person, fear not! The excitement will be brought right into your living rooms. Here’s your guide to when and where to catch all the bullfighting […]
QCOSTARICA — The weekday vehicular restrictions of San Jose will be suspended starting Friday, December 22, 2023 and resume on Monday, January 8, 2024. The Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Transporte (MOPT) explained that the decision was made due to the closure of public institutions at the end of business […]
QCOSTARICA — Christmas is the season for giving and receiving gifts. Most families open their gifts on December 25, and usually place their gift boxes outside for the garbage truck. But this practice could expose them to the watchful eyes of criminals, especially when it comes to big ticket items […]
QCOSTARICA – The public services segulatory authority – Autoridad Reguladora de los Servicios Públicos (ARESEP) – began on Wednesday the process of a reduction of ¢75 colones for a liter regular gasoline, ¢17 for super and ¢59 for diesel. This decrease in prices, when approved without any changes, would go […]
Due to the El Niño phenomenon, Costa Rica experienced lower than normal rainfall in 2023 across most of the country, ending the year with a precipitation deficit in almost all regions. The National Emergency Commission (CNE) is urging residents to limit water usage in the coming months. “This phenomenon will […]
Q24N – The Ortega dictatorship expelled the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) from Nicaragua. On Monday, December 18, 2023, the ICRC published on its website the closure of its offices in Nicaragua at the “request of the Nicaraguan authorities… thus ending its humanitarian mission in the country”. After […]
QMAGAZINE — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited Costa Rica for a week, as confirmed by Costa Rica’s immigration service, the Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería (DGME). According to the DGME, the couple entered Costa Rica on December 14 and left the country Wednesday, December 20.. – Advertisement – […]
QCOSTARICA — In the past year, Costa Rica has become much less hospitable to those looking for asylum. The government has put in place more rigorous policies that make it even more difficult for those seeking asylum to get jobs, and the situation has become worse for LGBTIQ+ seekers in […]