Costa Rica, often dubbed the “Switzerland of Central America,” has long been a popular destination for retirees seeking a peaceful and fulfilling lifestyle. With its stunning natural beauty, warm climate, and welcoming culture, it’s easy to see why. Let’s delve into the reasons why Costa Rica could be the perfect […]
Daily Archives: November 16, 2024
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The United States’ National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported that the storm is moving at a speed of 4 km/h with maximum sustained winds of 85 km/h, heading west “near the northern coast of Honduras. “According to the NHC, “it will then move inland in Belize,” where the government is preparing […]
Many people don’t know this, but the complete map of Costa Rica still has a part that needs to be defined. The dividing line that defines the boundaries between the country and Panama in the Caribbean Sea must be drawn. In 1980, the Calderón-Ozores Treaty was signed to define marine […]
“A hundred suspicions don’t make a proof” – Feodor Dostoevsky. In the early 1990s, I spent most of a year in a rural area of Costa Rica, caretaking a property that had been carved out of the jungle a couple of decades before by an energetic North American. The small […]
Costa Rica offers a wide range of accommodations to suit every travel style and budget, from luxurious resorts with stunning ocean views to cozy hostels surrounded by jungle. Whether you’re seeking an indulgent retreat, a family-friendly hotel, or a budget-friendly base, this guide explores the best places to stay across […]
In the middle of Costa Rica’s jungle, the indigenous Nairi Awari community no longer has to fetch water from the river with buckets. For the first time, they receive it in their homes thanks to solar panels that pump it from a nearby spring. The 20 families of this Cabécar […]
Today we meet Costa Rica’s rattlesnake, the Central American rattlesnake. It’s a beautiful serpent complete with potent venom, a unique warning system, and the ability to curse people with bad luck, according to Tico lore. The Central American rattlesnake (Crotalus simus) is also known as the Middle American rattlesnake in […]
Costa Rica’s reputation as a global environmental leader is under threat, according to a new State of the Nation report. The document criticizes the Chaves administration for a series of policy shifts that weaken the country’s historic commitment to sustainability, jeopardizing both its environmental achievements and global standing. The report […]
QCOSTARICA — The closure of the Guanacaste Airport (LIR) in Liberia, Costa Rica, of two days (November 15 and 16) left 5,671 tourists who had their international flights leaving the country stranded. That was only on the first day of the disruption, according to Coriport, the administrator of said air […]
The field of peptide-based research is witnessing a growing interest in exploring growth hormone-releasing peptides (GHRPs), particularly those that may have unique impacts on cellular signaling and metabolic processes. Sermorelin and Ipamorelin have emerged as intriguing candidates for study, particularly when examined in combination. Sermorelin, a synthetic analog of growth […]