Verónica Zumalacárregui, host of the show “I’m Going to Eat the World,” visited Costa Rica as part of a gastronomic exploration. The Spanish content creator and journalist visited the Central Valley and the Caribbean of Costa Rica on a five-day trip. Zumalacárregui has visited more than 70 countries across five […]
Daily Archives: October 25, 2024
Costa Rica is known for its lush rainforests, beautiful beaches, and rich cultural lifestyle, and it is quickly becoming a haven for professional poker players due to its abundant natural environs with protected reserves covering around 30% of the land area. The phrase’ Pura Vida’ captures the welcoming and friendly […]
Costa Rica is facing a pesticide crisis due to the high use of chemicals in agriculture and their harmful impacts on human health and ecosystems. Experts have repeatedly called for a transition to sustainable agriculture practices like agroecology, which promotes organic farming and eco-friendly alternatives. Costa Rica ranks among the […]
Costa Rica will soon establish three new natural urban parks in the Greater San José area, according to Franz Tattenbach, Minister of Environment and Energy. The former Simón Bolívar Zoo in San José, the Lorne Ross Conservation Center in Santa Ana, and the former INBioparque in Santo Domingo are set to receive this new designation, aiming to enhance […]
A collaboration between the Costa Rican Federation of Tourist Fishing (FECOP) and the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust (BTT) aims to position Costa Rica as a global leader in tarpon conservation. This iconic species is vital to the Costa Rican Caribbean, especially in Barra del Colorado, where it supports local communities […]
The COVID-19 and Ebola epidemics highlighted the damage humans can suffer when interfering with wildlife. Experts and activists are urging the world to learn from these experiences at the COP16 biodiversity conference currently taking place in Colombia. “Deforestation, intensive agriculture, wildlife trade, and exploitation are the main drivers of biodiversity […]
If you’ve spent any time following today’s political discourse, you’ve probably heard the phrase “Trump is a Nazi” more times than you can count. It’s the rallying cry of a Democratic party that’s struggling to connect with the concerns of everyday Americans. The truth is, labeling half the country as […]
QCOSTARICA — In a context where financial security becomes crucial, opting to use debit cards becomes a smart and safe decision. Carrying cash can present multiple risks, from theft to loss of money, which makes more and more people look for safer alternatives to make their purchases. In fact, in […]