In the world where digital art meets local charm, one Costa Rican artist, Colorblind Pixel, is turning everyday life and iconic landscapes into a pixelated love letter to his homeland. From a refreshing Fresco Leche de fresa to the nostalgic ¢5 bill, this digital maestro crafts scenes that resonate deeply […]
Monthly Archives: February 2024
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The appearance of a huge, apparently ancient, overturned ship on the coast of the extreme southwest of Newfoundland intrigues and mobilizes the residents and experts of that Canadian province today.The remains are visible a few meters from the shore of Cape Ray Beach, especially when the tide goes out, highlights […]
Former President Ricardo Martinelli launched his campaign for the May 5 presidential elections on Saturday at a rally with thousands of followers, a day after his candidacy was put at risk by an unappealable court ruling. The Supreme Court on Friday rejected the last appeal Martinelli had left to overturn […]
In a move that could very well redefine the phrase “tech-savvy democracy,” Costa Rica has taken a bold step into the future of elections with the introduction of electronic voting. This past Sunday, early birds like Roberto García and Nelson González were among the first to tap their way through […]
Costa Rican music reflects the diverse cultural heritage of the nation, blending indigenous, European, African, and Caribbean influences into a vibrant tapestry of rhythms and melodies. From traditional folk music to contemporary genres, the music of Costa Rica encapsulates the country’s rich history and cultural identity. From the countryside One […]
Picture this: You’re in Costa Rica, a country so fertile that avocado trees drop their bounty like it’s hot, and yet, your most adventurous culinary exploit involves cautiously nibbling on zapote at the hotel breakfast. It’s akin to visiting Paris and skipping the Louvre to hang out at the hotel […]
As 2024 unfolds, Costa Rica finds itself grappling with an unwelcome guest that refuses to leave – dengue fever. This mosquito-borne menace has been a thorn in the side of this tropical paradise for years, impacting both locals and tourists alike. With over 1,000 cases confirmed early in the year, […]
Polls opened in El Salvador Sunday with victory in the bag for incumbent President Nayib Bukele thanks to his no-holds-barred war on gangs that has slashed homicide rates in a violence-weary nation. For the first time since civil war ended in 1992, the Central American country will vote under a […]
Bayer was ordered on Friday to pay $2.25 billion to a Pennsylvania man who said he developed cancer from exposure to the company’s Roundup weedkiller, the man’s attorneys said. A jury in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas found that John McKivision’s non-Hodgkins lymphoma was the result of using Roundup […]
The Minister of Tourism of Costa Rica, William Rodríguez López, stressed this Friday that the country has a “successful” tourism plan consolidated as a “state policy” and has defended that sustainability is “absolutely necessary” for the future promote “social tourism” that respects the environment and local populations. This was stated […]