Weeks after being eliminated from the Australian Open, Spanish player Carlos Alcaraz, number 2 in the world rankings, returns to action as the top seed at the Buenos Aires ATP 250, the second tournament on the South American clay court tour. Alcaraz started the season directly at the Australian Open, […]
Monthly Archives: February 2024
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Is it hot enough for you? Our tropical, equatorial February sun is relentless, especially between the hours of 9am and 4pm. At midday, it hits with intensity, searing your skin and sapping your strength the longer you are exposed to it. We are here because we love the sunshine, the […]
Firefighters with Costa Rica’s National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) have successfully contained a forest fire that broke out earlier this week within the ecologically rich Lomas Barbudal Biological Reserve. Thanks to the rapid detection and mobilization of response teams, the blaze was brought under control within a day, minimizing […]
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 […]
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 […]