In a celebration of joy, well-being, and global harmony, the UN-founded University for Peace in Costa Rica is gearing up to host the highly anticipated Gross Global Happiness Summit from March 8 to 10, 2024. With an array of distinguished speakers, interactive workshops, and a focus on positive change, this […]
Daily Archives: February 5, 2024
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The Ministry of Public Works and Transportation (MOPT) has officially announced the closure of Route 32, the main route connecting San José and Limón, following a landslide that occurred early Monday morning. The incident took place at kilometer 30, in the area known as Descanso Largo. MOPT promptly responded to […]
Costa Rica once had poor roads and internet speeds that often caused power outages; now all has changed. Moving to Costa Rica is an increasingly attractive option for American expats looking for an exciting yet cost-effective lifestyle abroad. But it may not suit everyone; before making your decision to relocate […]
As the clock ticks closer to 2024, if you find yourself daydreaming about your retirement years filled with adventure, tranquility, and a touch of the exotic, you’re in luck. International Living has just dropped its 2024 Annual Global Retirement Index, and guess which country has taken the crown? Costa Rica, […]
In a plot twist that could easily be mistaken for a comedy sketch, Costa Rican comedian and impersonator Roque Ramírez, famed for his hilariously iconic characters Doña Merry and Misael, has ventured into the craft beer scene. Launching his own beer, aptly named “Semental,” alongside his cowboy persona Misael, Ramírez […]
Popular low-cost carrier JetBlue turns 24 this month and is celebrating with a one day only sale for travelers, including a tempting discount rate to Costa Rica uncovered by The Tico Times. JetBlue is offering seats for as little as $99 one-way to San José, for travel from Fort Lauderdale […]
In the heart of Jacó, Costa Rica, there’s a BMX haven that’s become the winter training ground for some of the world’s most elite riders. The “Bac Park by 10cio,” owned by Costa Rican BMX star Kenneth Tencio, is not just any park. It’s where the chill of European winters […]
The president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, proclaimed his reelection this Sunday by attributing more than 85% of the votes to himself, and said he had “pulverized” the opposition by winning almost the entire Congress, thanks to his controversial “war” against gangs. “El Salvador has broken all the records of […]
In a world that often spins too fast, there’s a land where the clocks tick to the rhythm of the waves and the whispers of the wind through the rainforest: Costa Rica. A haven for those yearning to swap the concrete jungle for the lush, green ones, this Central American […]
Last week I took my 2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport for the annual inspection. The company now in charge is called Dekra. They were previously known as Riteve, but to any car owner in Costa Rica, they are the vehicular equivalent of an annual visit to the dentist. I reserved a […]