Tourism is one of the most important economic activities in Costa Rica, a country that before the pandemic welcomed around three million people each year. COVID-19 slowed down the economy, which is why various alternatives are being sought to reactivate the flow of visitors arriving in the territory. Laura Barrantes […]
Monthly Archives: October 2024
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In the United Nations Conference on Biodiversity (COP16) in Cali, Colombia, the Costa Rican delegation organized a side event to announce a new biodiversity-focused Payment for Environmental Services program called “PES Biodiversity Plus.” Costa Rica also reaffirmed its commitment to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, often described as the “Paris Agreement for Nature.” After years of PES, Costa […]
When talking about the dead around Halloween time, some think about ghouls and goblins and things that go bump in the night; others think of sadness, horror and fear. But for Mexicans, it’s fiesta time, in celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), Nov. 2. Mexicans believe […]
Since 1996, Costa Rica has celebrated “Traditional Masquerade Day” on October 31, following the issuance of Executive Decree No. 25724-C. This day was established to honor one of the nation’s most distinctive cultural expressions: masquerades. This tradition, embedded deeply in Costa Rican heritage, showcases the creative spirit of Costa Ricans, […]
As we approach the 2024 presidential election, there’s a looming question on many minds: if Donald Trump wins the majority vote, will Democrats recognize the will of the people and let him serve? This concern isn’t unfounded, as whispers among some prominent voices in the Democratic Party suggest they may […]
As we approach the 2024 election, concerns around election integrity and democratic principles are more intense than ever. Accusations against Donald Trump claim he’s the biggest threat to democracy, someone who would turn the United States into an authoritarian regime. But as we dig deeper into the actions and policies […]
QCOSTARICA — In Costa Rica, people over 45 face great obstacles to accessing the labor market, despite their extensive experience, social and economic barriers continue to limit their employment opportunities. With a population that is projected to reach 17% of older people in 2043, the inclusion of this group in […]
The persecution of religious figures in Nicaragua, particularly those of the Catholic Church, has intensified since the 2018 protests against President Daniel Ortega’s government. According to a recent report by Colectivo Nicaragua Nunca Mas, a human rights organization operating in exile from Costa Rica, the situation has reached unprecedented levels […]
QCOSTARICA — The region of the country where poverty has been reduced the most in the last year, namely the Central Pacific, comprises the areas of the country where the most cocaine and weapons have been seized in the last year. Last week, the National Institute of Statistics and Census […]
RICO’s Q — In a social media post, Mike Furst explains the dangers of driving in Costa Rica and why many locals and expats tell newcomers or visitors to avoid driving in Costa Rica at night. “We rent cars, and people always ask about the roads in Costa Rica and […]