QCOSTARICA — The Ministerio de Obras Publicas y Transportes (MOPT) and GlobalVia, the operator of the San Jose – Caldera highway, have announced the implementation of the reversible lane on the Ruta 27 every Sunday in January due to the school vacation period. The MOPT justified the measure due to […]
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Q24N (VOA) China and Nicaragua upgraded their bilateral ties on Wednesday, setting the stage for the Asian giant to provide more economic support to the sanctioned Central American state and furthering Beijing’s strategic ambitions in the United States’ backyard. Daniel Ortega, speaking on December 20, at the graduation ceremony for […]
Making New Year’s resolutions is a common tradition that people engage in to bring about positive change in their lives. However, keeping these promises can often be a challenging task. To ensure that you stay on track and fulfill your New Year’s resolutions, here are some practical tips: Set realistic […]
For thousands of years, a breed of shaggy white dog played an important role in the life and culture of the indigenous Coast Salish people in western Canada, but with the arrival of European settlers, the animal quickly became extinct, a study revealed. The research began with a dog named […]
San José is gearing up for a vibrant celebration of two beloved Costa Rican traditions – the annual “tope” cavalcade and carnival parades on December 26th and 27th. As per custom, the festivities will result in significant traffic disruptions and road closures across the capital. In anticipation of the holiday […]
Costa Rica is known for its deep-rooted spirituality and strong cultural ties to religious beliefs. The country’s rich spirituality can be attributed to a combination of historical, social, and cultural factors that have shaped the beliefs and values of its people. Here are some reasons why Costa Ricans are so […]
To all the cherished readers of The Tico Times, we send heartfelt holiday greetings from Costa Rica. As you turn the pages of our stories, sharing in the beauty and spirit of our country, we hope this festive season fills your hearts with the same warmth and joy that radiates […]
Costa Rica takes pride in two of its most iconic food traditions – coffee and tamales – which come together as beloved centerpieces of the festive Christmas season. Families gather on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to share hearty tamales stuffed with chicken, pork, rice, vegetables, and olives, the masa […]
Christmas extends well into January in Latin American cities. After the Three Kings holiday. Environmentalists advocate these natural fir trees to the detriment of plastic ones, and recommend buying them in specialized nurseries. Both manage them with ecological criteria, cultivating them for this purpose. “It is a living being,” they […]
Did you know that Costa Rica is home to two different species of raccoon? We’ve already covered the adorable trashcan-bandit, the northern raccoon. Well, its lesser-known family member, the crab-eating raccoon, also calls the land of pura vida home. The crab-eating raccoon’s scientific name is Procyon cancrivorus. Procyon means “doglike” […]