Unsettling Events at Chirripó National Park Prompt Closure In an unexpected turn of events, the serene Chirripó National Park, a beacon of natural beauty in Costa Rica, has temporarily closed its gates to visitors. This decision comes in the wake of a distressing incident involving masked individuals who bound and […]
Monthly Archives: January 2024
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The Ministry of Health is promoting a strategy that aims to generate actions and regulations to guarantee the safe use of fentanyl in the country and prevent the abuse of this substance. Fentanyl is a strong pain reliever, similar to morphine. Its use is allowed in Costa Rica in the […]
The president of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves, stated that the country promotes diversifying investments and plans strategic alliances with the Middle East, as part of a foreign policy vision of “bringing more Costa Rica to the world.” In an effort to consolidate and diversify commercial and diplomatic relations, the Costa […]
Fossils of horses, llamas, sloths, armadillos, mastodons, birds, crocodiles, dolphins and fish stand out in a new sample in the exhibition in the South Zone. In addition to the spheres that bear witness to the cultures that inhabited the Diquis centuries ago, the site known as Finca 6, in Palmar […]
Costa Rica, the small Central American country known for its stunning natural beauty, boasts a wide array of national symbols that represent its rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. From majestic animals to vibrant flowers and iconic landmarks, these symbols embody the essence of Costa Rica and its commitment to environmental […]
When I was very young, January the 2nd was the saddest day of the year. The Christmas tree was stripped bare of its ornaments and colorful lights and left by the curb to be picked up and converted to mulch and compost. The party was over and everybody had to […]
Costa Rica’s fishing and aquaculture agency this week moved to temper a court ruling aimed at eliminating hammerhead shark bycatch, arguing key elements prove unworkable in practice despite supporting sustainability goals overall. The Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture (INCOPESCA) petitioned for clarity around directives to totally eradicate incidental captures of […]
Pope Francis on Monday expressed his concern over the detention of at least 13 clergymen and two seminarians since December 20 in Nicaragua, where Daniel Ortega’s government maintains strong tensions with the Catholic Church. “I continue to follow what is happening in Nicaragua with deep concern, where bishops and priests […]