A Fatal Morning at the Beach In a devastating turn of events this Sunday morning, Playa Hermosa in Garabito, Puntarenas, was the scene of a tragic aquatic accident that resulted in the death of one man and the disappearance of another, a German national. The incident unfolded before noon as […]
Monthly Archives: April 2024
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There is no doubt that Costa Rica is a natural paradise. But none of Earth’s paradise is perfect. One out of every six Costa Ricans misses a meal every day, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization. In 2020, fewer than two out of every three people aged 18-22 had […]
Unseen Dangers in a Well-Meaning Gesture In the lush landscapes of Costa Rica, an unsettling trend has emerged that threatens the harmony between humans and the nation’s revered wildlife. While tourists flock to this eco-paradise to witness exotic animals in their natural habitats, a concerning practice persists—feeding wildlife for the […]
Costa Rica’s Crime Debate: A National Concern In Costa Rica, a country celebrated for its lush landscapes and peaceful demeanor, the topic of crime has sparked a fiery debate among residents and expatriates alike. Online forums and social media groups are battlegrounds where contrasting views clash: some depict Costa Rica […]
Costa Rica’s Pride in Global Hospitality Costa Rica has once again marked its spot on the global map of luxury travel, with two of its premier resorts, the Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo and Silvestre Nosara Hotel & Residences in Guanacaste, being recognized among the top 100 hotels worldwide by […]
A Thirsty Capital: San José’s Water Crisis Deepens At a recent press conference, the Costa Rican Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers (AyA) delivered a stark warning: due to severe drought conditions exacerbated by the El Niño phenomenon, the agency can no longer guarantee constant water supply across the nation, especially […]
Tragedy Strikes a U.S. Veteran Abroad Codey Vargas, a U.S. Army National Guard veteran, has endured a horrific ordeal following a severe accident in Costa Rica on March 20. The incident left him with a multitude of grave injuries including severe head trauma, a collapsed lung, multiple fractured ribs, paralyzed […]
Former social-democratic ruler and Panamanian presidential candidate Martín Torrijos lashed out this Saturday against right-wing politician José Raúl Mulino, whom he called a substitute for the “candidate of corruption” in reference to former President Ricardo Martinelli, who is disqualified due to a corruption conviction and has been granted asylum in […]
Parque Internacional de la Amistad, or the International Park of Friendship, is a unique and beautiful national park that stretches across the borders of Costa Rica and Panama. Covering an area of over 207,000 hectares, this expansive park is a testament to the strong bond of friendship and cooperation between […]
Costa Rica is home to some of the most active and awe-inspiring volcanoes in the world. With their beauty and power, these natural wonders draw visitors from around the globe who are eager to witness their magnificence up close. However, visiting a volcano can be a dangerous endeavor if proper […]