Costa Rican families on vacation take about three trips a year, averaging 3.2 nights away from home; meanwhile, 27% of domestic tourists visit national parks and biological reserves during their holidays.These are some data from the study on vacation habits of Costa Ricans presented today by the Costa Rican Tourism […]
Daily Archives: October 3, 2024
Have you ever imagined developing an application that helps solve a challenge we face on Earth or in space? This will be the main incentive for over 200 participants in the NASA’s Space Apps Challenge 2024 worldwide. Children, young people, and adults, regardless of age or profession, from anywhere in […]
We have seen growth in real estate projects, both inside and outside the Greater Metropolitan Area of Costa Rica. It has significantly increased the development of mixed-use projects that encompass commerce, typically under rental and sale models for residential units. Given the magnitude of investment required to carry out these […]
Costa Rica has introduced a new bill, the “Law of the Disciplinary Regime of the Judiciary,” developed in collaboration with the United States. This proposed law would regulate the misconduct of judicial officials, including the creation of a dedicated court to sanction disciplinary violations by these officials. The draft was […]
Authorities of the Control and Protection Program of the Osa Conservation Area (ACOSA) of Corcovado National Park, part of the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC), detained two people carrying turtle eggs. During the night and early morning hours of September 28-29, they carried out a control operation, locating two […]
A team of specialists from the National University, the Association of Crocodile Professionals (ASOPROCROC), and the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) under the Ministry of Environment and Energy has concluded a population study of crocodiles in Costa Rica. Concerns had arisen over whether the country faced a potential overpopulation […]
On the shores of Costa de Pajaros, a small fishing village in Costa Rica, two women are hard at work transforming the day’s catch into something far more than dinner. While their husbands bring in fish from the sea, Mauren Castro, 41, and Marta Sosa, 70, are busy scraping, washing, […]
QCOSTARICA — The confrontational style of Costa Rica President Rodrigo Chaves is on the rise, moving from his discourse to challenge opponents and institutions alike, to insinuations that dangerously border on the definition of crimes against the constitutional order and the tranquility of the country. “I feel that President Chaves […]
Costa Rica’s reputation as a premier travel destination for U.S. tourists continues to rise, and recent data sheds light on the trends driving this surge in demand. With its breathtaking landscapes, rich biodiversity, and commitment to eco-friendly tourism, Costa Rica is becoming a favorite for Americans seeking both adventure and […]
Q24N — Presidents Nayib Bukele of El Salvador and Javier Milei of Argentina are united by conservative views of politics: both came to power using a strong discourse against the elites, and today, along with a disruptive personality, they coincide in their positions against the press and humanitarian organizations, according […]