In the lush, verdant expanses of Costa Rica, where the whispers of the rainforest meet the rhythm of the sea, thrives a philosophy so profound yet so simple, it has become the nation’s hallmark. “Pura vida,” a phrase that rolls off the tongues of locals with ease and warmth, encapsulates […]
Monthly Archives: April 2024
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Take a hard green plantain (plátano), cut it crosswise into rounds, fry them in oil, mash them flat, and fry them in oil again. If this doesn’t sound all that appetizing, you may not realize this is how you make patacones, a common and scrumptious treat in Costa Rica. As […]
Q24 – BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) The mayor of Colombia’s second-largest city banned prostitution in some of the city’s most famous neighborhoods for six months Monday, arguing it was necessary to prevent the sexual exploitation of children. Medellín’s Mayor Federico Gutiérrez said the ban will be enforced in Provenza and El […]
QREPORTS — According to the recent UN Tourism study, titled ‘Tourism Visa Openness 2023’, in Costa Rica, 27% of travelers do not need to obtain a visa to come to the country, but more than twice that do need to obtain a traditional visa. The report reflects ongoing changes in […]
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights condemned Honduras on Monday for the “arbitrary dismissal” of four of the five magistrates of the Supreme Court’s Constitutional Chamber in 2012. The Honduran Congress dismissed the magistrates amid a controversy over a plan to “purge” the Police, devised by then-President Porfirio Lobo and […]
QCOSTARICA — During Semana Santa or Easter Week in 2024, there were 18 homicides reported, marking a year that surpasses all previous records in Costa Rica’s history. On Sunday, the first 91 days of the year, authorities reported 231 murders. At this time last year, there were 215. – Advertisement […]
QCOSTARICA — In the past 18 months, between June 2022 and March 2024, individuals and businesses who earn in dollars experienced a 24% decrease in profits as a result of the colon strengthening against the U.S. dollar. In fact, Costa Rica is a world champion in the appreciation of the […]
From the province of Cartago in Costa Rica, comes Kenneth Ureña, a young man -a Costa Rican pride-, who from a very young age, with only 8 years old, is part of the world of martial arts such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Today, He is 16 years old and is considered […]
With a powerful call, this past Monday Costa Rica asked all member countries of the Organization of American States (OAS) to do everything possible to banish any signs of racism, while emphasizing the need to promote affirmative actions in favor of the Afro-descendant population. International Day of Remembrance of the […]
Barbilla National Park is a hidden gem tucked away in the lush rainforests of Costa Rica. This pristine natural reserve is a paradise for nature lovers, with its abundant wildlife, stunning waterfalls, and diverse ecosystems. Talamanca mountain range Covering over 29,500 acres of land, Barbilla National Park is located in […]