The Costa Rican Association of Pet-Assisted Therapy (Acoteama) was born 16 years ago to provide support with animals to people who are suffering from an illness.A personal experience was what led its founder, Grettel Sánchez, to emotionally benefit of having pets nearby while being treated for lupus. Twenty years ago […]
Monthly Archives: April 2024
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Projectors have become a popular choice, not only for organizational presentations and large-scale events, but also for enjoying movies and series at home.However, in order to get the most out of these devices and enjoy multimedia content with great visual quality, it requires some configurations and optimizations. So, […]
A friend who lives in New York City was all over social media in the wake of the 4.8 earthquake that hit the east coast of the US on Thursday. The sensation of the earth moving, and the building he was in swaying was a first for him. All I […]
From Wednesday, April 10 to Sunday, April 14, the Barvak Festival will take place, an event that will combine the passion of equestrianism, with music and gastronomy, all in one place.The activity will take place at the Hacienda Barvak, in San José de la Montaña and will allow horse lovers […]
In the lush landscapes of Costa Rica, home to some of the world’s most diverse ecosystems, a legislative proposal has sparked a fiery debate among conservationists, government officials, and tourists alike. At the heart of this controversy is a question that could reshape the future of the country’s cherished protected […]
In an ambitious move to tackle the global warming crisis while fostering economic growth, the U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica recently heralded the beginning of a new era for climate-focused entrepreneurship. The unveiling of the Coalition for Climate Entrepreneurship (CCE) Hub in San José, Costa Rica, marks a significant stride […]
In the digital age, where investments are often a click away, the lure of quick and substantial returns can sometimes lead unsuspecting individuals into the depths of sophisticated scams. The Costa Rican Petroleum Refinery (Recope), a cornerstone of the state’s energy sector, has recently sounded the alarm on a series […]
Costa Rica has declared a state of emergency in the face of a rising threat that buzzes with an appetite for flesh—the New World Screwworm (NWS) fly. Nearly seven months into the re-emergence of this voracious insect, the country is rallying its forces to combat an enemy that targets not […]
QCOSTARICA — The ongoing issue of deflation in Costa Rica is primarily caused by a cheap dollar and elevated interest rates, explains financial analyst Daniel Suchar. This situation is concerning because it ultimately leads to minimal salary adjustments over time. How is this perceived in the economy? – Advertisement – […]
QCOSTARICA — Promoting the consumption of specialty coffee and publicizing industry news is the objective of the third edition of the Feria del Café (Coffee Fair), which will take place on May 18 and 19, at the National Stadium. The event also aims to support small and medium-sized coffee companies […]