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 […]
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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 […]
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights condemned El Salvador this Friday for denying an abortion in 2013 to a woman, publicly known as Beatriz, despite her life being at risk and the fetus having a congenital malformation. For the first time, the continental court ruled on a case related to […]
The treacherous Darién jungle, a crucial corridor between Colombia and Panama for migrants heading to the United States, has seen a significant decrease in crossings as Donald Trump’s January inauguration draws near. Official figures show a 41% drop in migrant crossings compared to last year, with 300,000 people making the […]
The Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) in Liberia, the gateway to Costa Rica’s popular Pacific beaches, is facing a staffing crisis that threatens to derail the country’s crucial high tourism season. On Tuesday, the airport – known locally as Liberia International – suspended operations for several hours, marking yet […]
With an exhibition that brings together 120 works by 60 artists, Artflow Gallery celebrates its 15th anniversary. The special exhibition called “60 x 60”, stands out because each piece shares the same size, 60 centimeters, the exhibition is a window to the diversity and richness of styles that characterizes Costa […]