Many researchers, including journalists, geographers, and historians of Costa Rica, have written about the railroad, specifically to the Caribbean, and everything that led to its construction: loans, delays, contracts, and even corruption. Despite everything, the railroad was a fact. It was in operation, generating benefits for Costa Ricans not only […]
Monthly Archives: July 2024
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Costa Rica has a treasure trove of attractions for every kind of traveler. From exploring the enchanting cloud forests to lounging on the pristine beaches of Tamarindo and hiking through lush jungles to discover hidden waterfalls, there’s something for everyone. However, if you’re a wildlife enthusiast, Costa Rica’s rich marine […]
Costa Rica President Rodrigo Chaves and several ministers met yesterday with deputies from various political parties to discuss mining in Crucitas. The government seeks to modify the current legislation to ensure that the State obtains better profits from gold mining. Laura Fernández, Minister of the Presidency, advocated for amending the […]
All The “Conspiracy Theories” Are True!!! If you haven’t been paying attention, the mainstream media has been busy doing what they do best—covering up stories that don’t fit their narrative. From hiding President Joe Biden’s cognitive decline to downplaying the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, the media is […]
US President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he was dropping out of his reelection battle with Donald Trump, in a historic move that plunges the already turbulent 2024 White House race into uncharted territory. “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve you as president,” the 81-year-old […]
The President of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, and his wife Rosario Murillo led an artistic and political event in Managua to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Sandinista revolution, attended by envoys from Cuba, Russia, Venezuela, and other countries. Thousands of people dressed in white attended the evening ceremony, which concluded […]
Forty-five years ago, the Sandinista guerrilla overthrew the Somoza family dictatorship in Nicaragua. Today, President Daniel Ortega, in power for 17 years, faces accusations from opponents and critics of establishing a regime similar to the one he helped defeat. Here are five key points to understand the situation in Nicaragua: […]
The number of tourists visiting Costa Rica increased by 14.5% in the first half of this year, compared to the same period in 2023, the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) reported this Friday. “From January to June of this year, 1,532,443 tourists visited Costa Rica entering by air, representing an […]
Costa Rica has valuable people, each of them successful in their areas, constant, dedicated,and adventurous as Ashur Youssefi-Dizagetakieh, who is an athlete and physiotherapist. A native of Orosi, Cartago, where he has infinite memories, among them: running through the countryside playing with his friends, family and riding his bicycle freely. […]
I spend much of my time using motion-sensor camera traps to observe the natural behaviors of wildlife in Costa Rica. The thousands of resulting videos need to be reviewed and entered into databases, so I also spend a large portion of my time sitting in my sweaty little office watching […]