Since 1986 by Executive Decree, August 24 is celebrated as National Parks Day in Costa Rica, with the purpose of encouraging people to reflect and actively participate in conservation actions and respect for the environment. “A National Park is a category of protected area, which enjoys a certain legal status, […]
Daily Archives: September 17, 2024
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The reality is that Costa Rica has a varied and delicious gastronomy. Didn’t you know? Typical Costa Rican meals are characterized by being a mix of fruits, vegetables, legumes and meats. Complete meals! Influences of Costa Rican gastronomy Also called “Creole cuisine” has a great influence in pre-Columbian and colonial […]
If you are passionate about adventure and extreme sports, there is no better place for you than Costa Rica. Imagine that feeling of pure adrenaline while you are in the air, water or land; surrounded by lush nature and incredible landscapes. Kayaking We recommend kayaking in the Osa Peninsula (southern […]
Costa Rica’s Caribbean region is often celebrated for its exuberant nature and rich culture. However, the area is also a key hub for banana production. The country ranks among the world’s leading commercial banana producers, boasting an average productivity of 2,325 boxes per hectare, equivalent to about 42 metric tons. […]
According to the OIJ, one of the 50 most wanted men by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) was captured on Tuesday morning in Costa Rica. The OIJ and the Public Prosecutor’s Office raided 23 locations in an operation against a group linked to money laundering and drug trafficking. The […]
QCOSTARICA — The increase in traffic accidents on Costa Rican roads continues to be a cause for concern for the State insurer, Instituto Nacional de Seguros (INS) and given the impact that these events have on society, is reinforcing its commitment to road safety through a new phase of its […]
The most recent Legatum Prosperity Index reveals that Costa Rica ranks among the most prosperous countries in Latin America, alongside Chile and Uruguay. These three nations stand out in a region where many others struggle with political instability and economic challenges. According to the report, Costa Rica is ranked 39th […]
Q24N (EFE via 14ymedio) At least 291 migrants have disappeared or died so far in 2024 on the dangerous maritime routes of the Caribbean, and international protection actions must be increased, according to the Program of Missing Migrants of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The organization added that the […]
QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica legislators are calling on former minister of public works and transport (MOPT), Luis Amador, to appear before them to the controversial airport contract award. After being fired by President Rodrigo Chaves on March 12, 2024, Amador returned to Canada, where he had been residing and working […]
Barbara Steenstrup: Dear Readers who are US citizens, if you use social media or have a phone, you have probably been encouraged to register and vote in the November 5 United States Presidential election as well as to vote down ballot. I hope by now you have requested your ballot […]