Limon, a bustling port city located on the eastern coast of Costa Rica, is renowned for its vibrant cultural celebrations. This culturally diverse region is home to the Afro-Caribbean community, which has greatly influenced the local traditions and festivities. From colorful parades to rhythmic music and dance performances, Limon’s cultural […]
Daily Archives: February 10, 2024
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An ambitious project of the Coastal Interdisciplinary Program (PIC) of the Institute of Social Studies in Population (Idespo) of the National University (UNA), which had the support of the Fund for the Strengthening of Student Capacities in University Extension (FOCAES) of The Vice-Rector of Extension, took on the task of […]
Guatemala’s anti-narcotics authorities seized 525 kilos (1,157 pounds) of cocaine hidden in a container that arrived at a Pacific port from Costa Rica, official sources reported on Saturday. The drugs were found in a metal box inside a container at the APM port facility in the southern department of Escuintla, […]
Playa Lagarto is a hidden gem located in the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica. This beautiful and tranquil beach is a paradise for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful getaway. Lizard beach The name “Playa Lagarto” translates to “Lizard beach” in English, and it is named after the abundance […]
Being patient is not only a virtue admired in various cultures and religions, but it also has significant spiritual consequences. Patience is often considered a form of self-control and discipline, allowing individuals to maintain composure and inner peace amidst challenging or difficult situations. This spiritual attribute has several consequences that […]
Costa Rica’s renowned Poás Volcano National Park captivated visitors and experts alike earlier this month after the slumbering giant unleashed a dramatic burst of fiery activity on the night of February 2nd. The intense event marks the most forceful eruption at Poás since late January, when minor explosions prompted park […]
Panama denied its scandal-plagued former president Ricardo Martinelli, who has taken refuge at the Nicaraguan embassy, safe passage out of the country on Friday, following his granting of asylum by Managua. Martinelli, who was president from 2009 to 2014, was found guilty last year of using stolen public money to […]
The National Chamber of Tourism (CANATUR) and Costa Rican public security authorities provided updates on measures aimed at ensuring the safety of tourists visiting Costa Rica. Present at the meeting were the Minister of Tourism, William Rodríguez, the head of Public Security, Mario Zamora, and the director of the Tourist […]
QCOSTARICA — Traffic in and around La Sabana, as roads leading to and from National Stadium, especially the Ruta 27, was a nightmare on Thursday. It seems that most of Costa Rica wanted to have their moment with the Mexico Sun. More than 37,000 people filled the stadium Thursday night […]
QCOSTARICA — The variation in the prices of goods and services in Costa Rica reached -1.8% in 2023, being the only country among the OECD countries with negative inflation. “This is good news and evidence that we are on the right path,” said Francisco Gamboa, Minister of Economy, Industry and […]