If you’re looking for a destination that offers stunning natural landscapes, biodiversity, adventure activities, and a vibrant culture, Costa Rica should be at the top of your vacation list in 2024. Incredible biodiversity First and foremost, Costa Rica is known for its incredible biodiversity. With over 5% of the world’s […]
Yearly Archives: 2024
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In a move that’s bound to make smiles brighter across the region, the Swiss-based Straumann Group, a global leader in dental solutions and orthodontics, officially announced its arrival in Costa Rica. With an impressive investment of $1.4 million, they’re set to install a regional distribution center and a customer service […]
The United States will sanction those who persist in obstructing democracy in Guatemala following the inauguration of President Bernardo Arévalo, whose rise to power was at risk given the siege of the Prosecutor’s Office. “It is important to remember that the United States has used the legal tools [sanctions] we […]
Balancing the material and spiritual components of our life is an ongoing journey that requires conscious effort and self-awareness. In this fast-paced and materialistic world, it is easy to get caught up in the pursuit of wealth, success, and material possessions, often leaving behind or neglecting our spiritual well-being. However, […]
Is 2024 going to be a long, hot, dry year? Well, if you believe in the Costa Rican tradition known as ‘’pintando los dias’’, the answer at this moment seems to be yes. If you have never heard of this, it is a piece of Costa Rican folklore that says […]
Q24N — The U.S. State Department is warning Americans traveling to Colombia not to use online dating apps while in the country after multiple “suspicious deaths.” The U.S. State Department said in a travel advisory issued on January 10, 2024, that the U.S. Embassy in (Bogota) Colombia, is aware of […]
RICO’s BLOG (Opinion) “I find myself both surprised and dismayed by the attitude of some expatriates living in a welcoming country like Costa Rica, who continually express contempt for their host and adopted country,” writes Sébastien St-Pierre, in his opinion article at Mag506.com. The “downtown complaining sessions” by expats were […]
QCOSTARICA — While COVID-19 may seem a far distant past for most, but, the virus has not gone away and is gaining strength in Costa Rica. In the latest epidemiological bulletin by the Ministerio de Salud (Ministry of Health), there were 308 positive cases, three deaths, and 47 hospitalized only […]
QCOSTARICA — The Cuerpo de Bomberos (Fire Department) has recorded 715 fire emergencies so far this year, that is, one incident attended to every 30 minutes. Compared to 2023, so far this year there have been 8 more fires in structures. – Advertisement – Regarding vegetation fires, the number is […]
QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica has the highest minimum wage in Latin America in 2024 according to a list published by Statista, based on data from Bloomberg. Of the 17 countries analyzed, Costa Rica registers the highest amount with $687 per month. – Advertisement – Although the increase authorized for this […]