Deciding whether or not to become an expat is a major life decision that requires careful consideration of a number of factors. There are numerous pros and cons to living as an expatriate that should be weighed before making a final decision. Opening up new job prospects One of the […]
Monthly Archives: April 2024
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Embarking on a transformative retreat in Costa Rica is an experience that can truly change your life. From the moment you step off the plane and into the lush tropical paradise, you will feel a sense of peace and tranquility that is unlike anything you have ever experienced before. Costa […]
I live in a typical Costa Rican barrio. I define a barrio here in much the same way I define a village. Is there a soccer field? Is there a Catholic church? Is there a place to buy the basics and a place to get a beer? If the answer […]
The “parallel state” created by the gangs in El Salvador was destroyed with the “war” of President Nayib Bukele, but the state of exception that allows arrests without a judicial order must continue, affirmed the minister responsible for this crusade. “What we knew as that parallel criminal state that the […]
Costa Rica’s productive sector blames the closing of companies and loss of jobs on the Central Bank (BCCR). Thirteen private sector groups and chambers met with representatives of the Bank to explain the problems they are facing. “The Central Bank remains obstinate in its policies,” the representatives noted after the […]
The president of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves, said this Friday in an interview that he considers it complicated to close the Darién jungle to migrants, as proposed by the Panamanian presidential candidate José Raúl Mulino. “It’s a policy that is going to be difficult to carry out, precisely because of […]
A Celebration Three Decades in the Making It’s party time at the Castle of Dreams! The Museo de los Niños, affectionately known as the Castle of Dreams, is gearing up for a grand celebration to mark its 30th anniversary. This iconic institution has spent three decades fostering a world of […]
A Nostalgic Evening Awaits Get ready, Costa Rica! The legendary Australian duo Air Supply is set to perform their fourth concert in the lush landscapes of Costa Rica this Saturday, April 27. Hosted at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Parque Viva, the evening promises an unforgettable stroll down memory lane with […]
A Vacation Nightmare In a bewildering turn of events, a travel agent from Minnesota has left approximately 71 vacationers in quite the predicament in Costa Rica, without accommodations and far from the comforts of home. This incident marks the second time in recent months that the same agent has been […]
Residents of several communities in Alajuelita and Tibas who have been affected by the lack of water in recent months raised their voices to respond to the statements made by the executive president of AyA, Juan Manuel Quesada. Quesada said last Tuesday that “it seems disproportionate to demand that drinking […]