Costa Rica’s tropical climate and relaxed lifestyle makes it an attractive retreat from urban living, but before making any decisions regarding moving there are a few things you should keep in mind before making the plunge. North Americans traveling from North America are eligible to obtain a three month tourist […]
Daily Archives: February 15, 2024
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A vessel carrying migrants capsized this Wednesday on the Caribbean coast of Panama, off the inhospitable Darien jungle, leaving an undetermined number of dead. The shipwreck occurred in the early hours near Carreto Bay, an isolated settlement on the Atlantic coast of the Darien in an area inhabited by the […]
Tucked away in the vibrant heart of Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio may not boast the neon lights of a bustling cityscape, but it shines with an allure all its own. It’s a place where secret beaches whisper tales of solitude, howler monkeys provide the morning wake-up call, and sloths take […]
n the heart of Costa Rica, a land renowned for its pura vida and lush landscapes, biologist Esteban Brenes-Mora turned a potential roadblock into a highway of hope for the country’s tapirs. When reports surfaced in 2013 of these gentle giants becoming unintended speed bumps on the Pan-American Highway, Brenes-Mora, […]
The concert producer Arceyut Producciones announced this Monday the concert of the opera-pop quartet Il Divo in Costa Rica. Urs Bühler, Sébastien Izambard, Daveid Miller and Steven LaBrie will be here on May 12 at Parque Viva, in La Guácima. 20-year career They will arrive as part of their XX […]
The Constitutional Division of the Supreme Court of Costa Rica, affectionately known as Sala IV, has officially declared that Saturdays are for rest—at least for one devout police officer. This landmark decision, dated November 17, 2023, has brought the term “weekend warrior” to a whole new level, allowing the officer […]
Bees have long been at risk of extinction, posing a grave threat to global food production, which relies on them for pollination of approximately 75% of foodstuffs worldwide. Some analyses suggest that if bees were to vanish, life on Earth could be sustained for a mere five years longer. Recognizing […]
In today’s digital world, criticism of physical appearance, known as “Body Shaming,” manifests itself as a dark shadow that spreads across online platforms, intensifying its impact just as people set their New Year’s resolutions. This practice, which involves judging and shaming others based on their physical appearance, not only has […]
In a world where the leftovers of today are the environmental crises of tomorrow, two Marriott hotels in Costa Rica have decided to take the bull by the horns—or rather, the scraps by the ladle. The Costa Rica Marriott Hacienda Belen and Los Suenos Marriott Resort have embarked on a […]
In the lush landscapes of Costa Rica, where the rainforest meets the ocean and adventure lurks around every corner, accessibility is not just a buzzword—it’s a gateway to paradise for everyone. Gone are the days when the thrill of zip-lining through the canopy or diving into the crystal-clear waters was […]