There are many ways to relax your body and mind to enjoy the summer to the fullest. Here we tell you some very healthy activities to include in your daily life. The stress accumulated throughout the year can negatively affect both your physical and mental health. By taking time to […]
Monthly Archives: July 2024
The Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) reported a 14.5% increase in visitation from January to June of this year compared to last year’s numbers, with the country receiving more than 1.5 million tourists during the first half of 2024. Undoubtedly, these figures translate into more jobs for the tourism sector, […]
Hand in hand with tourism, the growth of Guanacaste in the last ten years has been undeniable, according to Shirley Calvo, executive director of the National Chamber of Tourism (Canatur). However, the province has greater potential to develop. To achieve this, it is urgent that the country promotes projects that […]
In the latest twist in the 2024 election saga, rumors are swirling about President Joe Biden’s recent COVID-19 diagnosis. Could it be that the White House is not telling us the whole story? Some conspiracy theorists suggest that Biden doesn’t actually have COVID. Instead, he’s in Delaware with his family, […]
In a bold move to strengthen the semiconductor industry in the Americas, the U.S. has launched an initiative that includes establishing a center of excellence in Costa Rica. This initiative, announced by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, aims to prepare workers from across the region for the high-tech fields […]
Costa Rica’s agricultural sector has experienced several problems this year. Although, in general terms, the country’s economic activity continues to grow, albeit at a slower pace than in 2023, this is not the case for this particular sector. Climatic factors and the exchange rate have impacted production. In fact, for […]
In a thrilling showcase of skill and power, Costa Rica’s very own Yokasta Valle (31-3, 10 KOs) delivered an electrifying performance at the Ricardo Saprissa Stadium, securing a second-round technical knockout against India’s Ramandeep Kaur. This victory has reignited hopes for a highly anticipated rematch with American champion Seniesa Estrada. […]
Costa Rica will use the strategy of Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) in several districts across the country. This approach has been successfully implemented in the United States to address drug risks. For now, the district of Oreamuno in Cartago, as well as Tibás and Mora in San José, […]
Arnold & Porter’s International Arbitration group has once again proven its mettle, securing a fifth consecutive victory for the Republic of Costa Rica. This latest win further cements the firm’s industry-leading 98.2% success rate in defending States in investment treaty proceedings. The Decade-Long Dispute: Costa Rica vs. Infinito Gold The […]
With a walk, ceremonies, dances, music, and a demonstration of the ancestral ball game, indigenous people commemorate this Saturday in a Mayan village in Guatemala the 500 years of “resistance” after the colonization of Spain. The activities began with a walk by the indigenous peoples of Guatemala, El Salvador, and […]