The district of San Gerardo de Dota exists in Costa Rica in the province of San José, precisely in the Talamanca Mountain Range. Located at an altitude of approximately 2,200 meters above sea level, it is defined by its inhabitants and visitors as picturesque and captivating through its mountainous landscapes. […]
Daily Archives: December 21, 2024
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As Christmas approaches and the high tourism season begins, Costa Rica is preparing to receive a large number of visitors. Today is one of the busiest days of the high season at Guanacaste Airport, according to projections by Coriport, the concessionaire of the terminal. With the operation of 40 aircraft […]
On December 3, 4, and 5, the citizens of Costa Rica enjoyed the sixth edition of the E-CO/24 Exhibition, whose theme this year was “Stories of Water”. Initially, there was a breakfast between those present at the Ambassador’s Residence with the Ambassador of Spain in Costa Rica and the Director […]
This film director Antonella Sudasassi Furniss woke up this past Wednesday with the news that her Costa Rican film “Memorias de un cuerpo que arde” (Memories of a burning body) is nominated for the Goya Awards in Spain. The national-Spanish production competes in the Best Ibero-American Film category along with […]
Driving to the Universidad Nacional in December was a family tradition for my daughter and me. Under the solstice sun and trade winds, Allison and I walked around the forestry school’s Christmas tree nursery in Heredia, north of San José, until we found a sapling with the right height and […]
What do Costa Rica and Imperial beer have to do with Paramount+’s Operativo Lioness (or Special Ops: Lioness) series? A lot. The second season of this production created by acclaimed screenwriter Taylor Sheridan, which premiered on July 23, 2023, included our country in the plot. Costa Rica and Imperial in […]
The year-end holidays mark one of the busiest seasons for tourism, as many families and travelers take advantage of these vacation weeks to reconnect with loved ones, explore dream destinations or simply enjoy a well-deserved rest. In Costa Rica, for example, during these holidays there has been a significant increase […]
Costa Rica is home to 93 species of sharks and rays, representing 8% of the global diversity of these marine animals. However, over half of these species (56%) are endangered. Locally, they face challenges such as high fishing pressure, lack of information, illegal fishing, and limited resources for monitoring and […]
Costa Rica continues to shine as a top destination for celebrities seeking relaxation, luxury, and stunning natural beauty. This time, U.S. actor and producer Morgan Freeman visited the country from December 11 to 14, as confirmed by the General Directorate of Immigration (DGME). Freeman explored Guanacaste, one of Costa Rica’s […]
I am currently building a collection of reusable shopping bags, courtesy of my local supermarket. The bags are said to have a shelf life of about 200 uses, but I wouldn’t know, because every time I go to the store, I forget to bring one of the dozens I have […]