QCOSTARICA — In a world where noise has become an unwanted companion in many cases, the search for silence, a movement that advocates for the creation of positive soundscapes, not only for citizen well-being, but also to strengthen key sectors such as ecotourism, has emerged as a cutting-edge trend worldwide. […]
Monthly Archives: October 2024
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In today’s digital age, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has made life easier in many ways, but it has also created new avenues for cybercriminals to target unsuspecting individuals. The Costa Rican National Bank (BN) has recently issued key information on how to detect and avoid AI-enhanced email scams, […]
QCOSTARICA — When thinking about the benefits of silence for the economy in Costa Rica, it is no coincidence that we like five-star hotels. Nor is it a coincidence that we want to live in luxury homes located in places far from the stress of the city. In addition to […]
Costa Rica is often recognized for its stunning natural beauty, biodiversity, and adventure tourism, but its cultural diversity deserves just as much attention. This is no more evident than during the Limón Carnival, the country’s largest and most vibrant street festival. From October 11th to 21st, the Caribbean port city […]
QCOSTARICA — The future of the land donated by Lorne Ross and Agnes May in February 1975, intended for environmental conservation in Santa Ana, is in the eye of the storm. On the one hand, the neighbors and relatives of the donor, supported by the Partido Liberal Progresista (PLP), seek […]
The second proposal of the Jaguar Law was ruled unconstitutional by the Constitutional Chamber. Titled “Jaguar Law to Boost Costa Rica’s Development,” the proposal, presented by the government of Rodrigo Chaves with the intention of holding a referendum, did not pass the constitutional test, according to the magistrates. In June, […]
The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) has taken a significant step forward in its commitment to clean and renewable energy. Recently, the ICE Board of Directors gave the green light to the construction of the country’s largest photovoltaic solar plant, known as the Colorado Photovoltaic Solar Project. Set to be […]
María José Durán, a young Costa Rican from Sabanilla de Montes de Oca, has made history by becoming the first Costa Rican accepted into the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to study Bioengineering. During an interview, she shared how surreal it feels to live this opportunity: “Every day I […]
Guatemalan authorities dismantled a migrant trafficking network destined for the United States on Tuesday, which included police officers, according to Interior Minister Francisco Jiménez.The minister detailed that 36 people were arrested, including 23 active police officers and two retired ones. “Today (Tuesday) morning, a criminal structure dedicated to human trafficking […]
Moving abroad can evoke a complex mix of emotions: joy, sadness, discouragement, and hope, often all at the same time. How can you manage these conflicting feelings to embrace life in a new country with calmness and optimism? Navigating the emotional turbulence of moving abroad Moving to another country doesn’t […]