Some tourists lived an exciting and at the same time tense experience in the Corcovado National Park, on the Osa peninsula, when they encountered a majestic puma on their way along a trail.This unusual encounter was captured in a clip shared on TikTok by the “Costa Rica Guide” account. Majestic […]
Daily Archives: March 26, 2024
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The white-tailed deer is a majestic and iconic symbol of Costa Rica, gracing the lush forests and grasslands with its grace and beauty. Found throughout the country, these deer are an integral part of the ecosystem and play a vital role in maintaining its biodiversity. Understanding Costa Rica’s natural heritage […]
Years ago, while doing research on the green iguana and black spiny-tailed iguana, I came across another species of iguana that calls Costa Rica home, the helmeted iguana. The information I found said that they were difficult to spot in the wild, and their range didn’t include Guanacaste (where I […]
In a thrilling twist of fate, Costa Rica carved its name as the final contender among the 16 titan teams set to grace the CONMEBOL Copa America United States 2024™. This electrifying announcement, made on a fate-sealed Saturday, March 23, catapults the nation into a football (soccer for the Americans) […]
Holy Week in Costa Rica ushers in a mass exodus to the nation’s stunning coastlines, rivers, and pools, as both tourists and locals seek respite in the lap of nature. This annual pilgrimage is characterized by sun-soaked days, culinary delights cooked over open fires, and the communal joy of swimming […]
The United Nations office in Costa Rica has issued a letter urging congressmen to vote in favor of the bill declaring the country free of oil exploration and exploitation. According to the UN, such a decision would allow the country to “showcase its environmental leadership and inspire other nations to […]
As the curtain rises on Holy Week, the skies above Costa Rica are set to host an astronomical event that promises to dazzle and intrigue. The night sky, typically a serene backdrop for the twinkling stars, will witness a captivating penumbral eclipse of the Moon, a celestial ballet where the […]
In the digital age, an unseen network of fiber optic cables quietly powers our lives, carrying the lifeblood of information with the speed of light. But what happens when an ancient foe, as old as the Earth itself, takes on these modern marvels? Costa Rica has recently found itself at […]
In a world where superheroes come in the form of healthcare workers, Costa Rica stands poised to launch an ambitious vaccination campaign that might just make measles, rubella, and mumps tremble in their viral boots. In an unparalleled alliance, the Ministry of Health, the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS), […]
Good news for expats: the Legislative Assembly has passed a bill in its initial reading, aiming to amend the timeframe during which foreigners holding tourist or transit visas can utilize a license from their home country to drive in Costa Rica, while also streamlining the process for homologating the document. […]