On January 14th, the tranquil waters near Isla Chora, Playa Sámara de Nicoya, will witness a remarkable transformation. A group of marine conservation experts will plant coral as part of a pioneering project, Proyecto Corales. This eco-friendly endeavor, commencing at noon in the local community hall, not only aims to […]
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It’s been over a decade since my wife and I decided to ditch our regular lives and move to Costa Rica for ‘one year’ (sorry Mom). It’s been a decade of changes. I’ve changed. I can speak Spanish. I have an ever-deepening knowledge of Costa Rica’s wild creatures. I now […]
QCOSTARICA — A loan for an amount of US$225 million with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) was signed by President Rodrigo to conclude the road to San Carlos. From San Carlos Digital The loan signed last Friday would allow the government to complete the work that started some years ago […]
The Social Democrat Bernardo Arévalo finally assumed the presidency of Guatemala early Monday morning after a judicial boycott that kept the country in suspense for seven months, but he acknowledged that his obstacle course is far from over: “Immense challenges await us,” he warned. From the balcony of the National […]
QCOSTARICA — A group of position legislators want to do away with the Radiográfica Costarricense (RACSA), a division of state telecom Grupo ICE, claiming its functions are duplicated. RACSA was once the only internet connectivity in Costa Rica. Before that it played a major role in telecommunications in the country. […]
In a tragic turn of events on the serene Savegre River in Costa Rica, an American tourist’s valiant attempt to save his partner ended in a heartbreaking loss. The couple, who were enjoying the tranquil waters of the river, faced an unforeseen disaster when the 52-year-old woman began to struggle […]
In an era of technological leaps and educational revolutions, Universidad Fidélitas in San Pedro is setting a new benchmark. The university is constructing a pioneering facility, aptly named the ‘Innovation Building’, which is set to reshape the landscape of higher education. 1. A Multimillion-Dollar Vision Comes to Life With a […]
The swearing-in ceremony of Guatemala’s president-elect Bernardo Arevalo was delayed for hours Sunday as Congress, controlled by his opponents, was locked in debate over the admission of his lawmakers. Arevalo’s inauguration ceremony had been due to begin at 3:00 pm local time (2100 GMT) following months of judicial machinations to […]
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a 17-year-old teenager succumbed to severe burn injuries after enduring a grueling nine-day battle at the Hospital San Juan de Dios. The young girl, who was under the protection of the National Children’s Trust (PANI), faced her final moments after a harrowing ordeal at […]
In a blend of tropical allure and grandeur, the Waldorf Astoria is set to open its doors in the heart of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. This November marks the arrival of a new era of luxury in Central America, with a whopping $200 million invested in creating more than just a […]