Container Shipping refers to the process of shipping items via sea freight containers, from cars and furniture. Packing for a container requires careful consideration of all applicable import fees and taxes as well as moisture damage prevention measures such as sealing and adding desiccant packets. Get Your Free Guide to […]
Daily Archives: March 7, 2024
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In the heart of Costa Rica, a beacon for sports, music, and cultural festivities is about to get a facelift that’s bound to leave track stars and concert-goers alike in awe. Yes, the Costa Rican National Stadium, a hub of athletic prowess and entertainment since its grand opening 13 years […]
The eighth of March is recognized around the world as a date for women to celebrate their achievements but also to remind the world that full equality for women still does not exist. Marches, workshops, programs in schools and universities and special events will mark the day. International Women’s Day traces its […]
In the lush landscapes of Costa Rica, a debate is simmering within the walls of the Legislative Assembly that could signal a pivotal shift in the country’s stance on LGBTQI+ rights. Bill 20.970 has taken center stage, aiming to banish the controversial and widely condemned practices known collectively as “conversion […]
Beneath the Pacific waves off Costa Rica’s coast, amidst methane seeps that bubble like nature’s own jacuzzi, marine biologists have stumbled upon a spectacle that’s got the scientific community buzzing. Meet Pectinereis strickrotti, the latest sensation from the ocean’s depth, discovered by the intrepid team led by Greg Rouse of […]
In a world where the only constant is change (and the incessant need to update our digital skills), Costa Rica has stepped up its game. The country is rolling out the red carpet (figuratively speaking, of course) for anyone 18 or older with a thirst for knowledge, particularly those with […]
At least 8,565 people died on migration routes worldwide in 2023, making it the deadliest year since records began a decade ago, the United Nations said Wednesday. “The 2023 death toll represents a tragic increase of 20 percent compared to 2022, highlighting the urgent need for action to prevent further […]
Since 2013 and until October 2023, Costa Rica has naturalized 50,433 foreigners. These come from 116 countries and territories, some of them as familiar as Central America or the United States, and others from more distant countries such as New Zealand, Sudan or Mongolia. Magaly López is Nicaraguan and has […]
“And as time passes, suddenly it’s years gone”…Says the verse of a song by the renowned singer-songwriter Silvio Rodríguez, which could be applied to what happened in the community of San Pedro de Santa Cruz, who after a pause of 10 years old will have the opportunity to organize their […]
The next presidential election in Costa Rica is still a couple years away, and if it is anything like the 2022 election, where there were 27 candidates, we can expect a lot of small parties and single-issue candidates. Most candidates running on a platform that stresses one issue, such as […]