QCOSTARICA — A study prepared by the Ministerio de Ambiente y Energía (Minae) y el Sistema Nacional de Áreas de Conservación de Costa Rica (Sinac) – Ministry of Environment and Energy and the National System of Conservation Areas of Costa Rica, entitled “Relative abundance and population status of the American […]
Monthly Archives: December 2024
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In the study “NextGen Travelers and Destinations: Our Vision on the Transformation of the Tourism Sector” conducted by Google and Deloitte, the evolution and projections of the tourism sector at a global level are analyzed. Until 2019, the tourism sector grew rapidly, doubling the number of global arrivals approximately every […]
The exchange rate of the dollar in Costa Rica currently stands at approximately 507 colones, with experts predicting that an “abundance of liquidity” will persist throughout 2024, making significant upward pressure on the exchange rate unlikely. During the final two months of the year, the foreign exchange market traditionally experiences […]
One of the most acclaimed and relevant works in the history of musical theater is coming to Costa Rica thanks to a co-production by Maracuyá and Teatro Nico Baker. Through its themes of love, hope, and struggle, the play invites the audience to reflect on a social reality that remains […]
Musical performances with 140 artists on stage will be offered from December 6 to 13, in the communities of San José, Esparza, Santo Domingo, Tibás, Tres Ríos, and Goicoechea. The Christmas Season is already being felt in Costa Rican homes, and the Benemérita National Symphony Orchestra (OSNCR) along with the […]
Garabito will host the Costa Rica Surfing Pro Festival, an event that will mark a before and after in the country’s extreme sports. From December 5 to 7, this championship will bring together, for the first time, six disciplines on three iconic beaches of Garabito: Playa Herradura, Playa Jacó, and […]
Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election has sent ripples through Latin America, with Costa Rica and its neighbors bracing for potential shifts in diplomatic and economic relations. The former president’s return to the White House is expected to bring significant changes to U.S. policy towards the region, […]
The film production company JOAN Films, creator of the national films “En un instante” (2021) and “Más de 40 ¿y qué?” (2023), is looking for the cast for its new project. The production will hold auditions next Saturday, December 14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Residence Inn […]
According to data from the Red Cross and the Fire Department, 1,000 people have been evacuated from their homes due to flooding caused by heavy rains over the past few days. The Red Cross, in collaboration with the Sarapiquí Municipal Emergency Committee, is working to assist at least 45 communities […]
Casabe, an indigenous flatbread made from cassava root, has recently been recognized by UNESCO as part of its Intangible Cultural Heritage list. This acknowledgment follows a collaborative nomination from several Caribbean nations, including Venezuela, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Honduras. This centuries-old staple is larger than traditional tortillas and […]