One of the great things about living in Costa Rica is that it feels like a bunch of different countries stuffed into one small country. You can sit under the blazing sun on a beach surrounded by dusty, mostly leafless trees in Guanacaste and then hop into your car, drive […]
Monthly Archives: January 2024
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The Passport Revolution: Costa Rica Opens New Doors Globally The World at Your Fingertips: Costa Rica’s Passport Gains Strength 2024 has ushered in a new era of global mobility for Costa Ricans, marking a significant boost in their passport power. With a Costa Rican passport in hand, the world has […]
The Enigma of the Ocean: Black-Eyed Squid’s Maternal Marvel A Glimpse into the Abyss: The Black-Eyed Squid’s Spectacle The deep sea, a realm shrouded in mystery and darkness, recently unveiled one of its astonishing secrets off the coast of Costa Rica. Researchers captured mesmerizing footage of a black-eyed squid (Gonatus […]
A unique new species of salamander has been discovered dwelling in Costa Rica’s mysterious high-altitude cloud forests, scientists announced this week. The salamander, named Bolitoglossa bolanosi, is a small long-limbed amphibian adapted to living under damp moss mats and bromeliads found in the country’s remote subalpine rainforest ecosystem known as […]
The Tectonic Tango: Costa Rica’s Seismic Sensitivity A Shaky Ground Reality In Costa Rica, a land of lush rainforests and pristine beaches, the ground beneath is as dynamic as it is dangerous. The nation, cradled between oceans and tectonic plates, is no stranger to earth’s rumblings. Active volcanoes and frequent […]
A Paradise in Peril: Costa Rica’s Rising Homicide Rate The Shocking Uptick in Violence Costa Rica, a land synonymous with stunning landscapes and a peaceful way of life, faced a grim reality in 2023. The nation, celebrated for its eco-tourism and disarmament of the army over 70 years ago, recorded […]
Former Guatemalan President Otto Pérez (2012-2015) was released on conditional bail after eight years in prison after paying bail for two convicting sentences for corruption cases during his administration, his defender reported on Thursday. “Having satisfied the two economic bail bonds and substitute measures, he obtained his freedom last night,” […]
In anticipation of heightened highway volumes with schools on continued vacation, Costa Rican authorities have enacted temporary traffic measures for the month of January. A reversible lane system will be instituted on Route 27 leading to beach locales, while the license plate driving restriction returns to the capital city. According […]
Welcome to the world of the US having no borders under the Biden Administration. Unprecedented Migration Through the Darién 2023 marked a staggering escalation in migration trends, with a record 520,085 undocumented migrants, including about 120,000 minors, braving the perilous Darién jungle, as reported by Panama’s Ministry of Public Security. […]
In a surprising twist, San José, the vibrant heart of Costa Rica, has made headlines for a less-than-desirable reason. According to The Economist’s 2023 Worldwide Cost of Living report, this charming city is now a chart-topper in the global cost-of-living index, experiencing one of the steepest increases in living expenses […]