Costa Rica captured global attention this week when The New York Times spotlighted the country’s “El Camino de Costa Rica” trail as an unmissable travel experience for 2024. The prominent feature cements the 174-mile route traversing jungles, beaches and peaks as a prime eco-adventure promising stunning vistas and cultural immersion. […]
Yearly Archives: 2024
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QCOSTARICA — Costa Ricans in Quito, Ecuador’s capital, are being urged by the Costa Rican embassy to stay at home or in their hotels, in light of the acts of violence that are occurring in Ecuador. Soldiers patrol following an outbreak of violence a day after Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa […]
Q24N (VOAnews.com) A group of armed men stormed a public television station in Ecuador during a live broadcast Tuesday and threatened staff. Workers lie on the floor as armed people take over a TV studio at Ecuador’s TV station TC during a live broadcast, in this still image of a […]
QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica’s former Defensora de los Habitantes (Ombudswoman), Ofelia Taitelbaum, faces 7.5 years in prison, accused of 29 crimes of using a false document back in 2014. In August 2019, Taitelbaum was sentenced for using the name of a San Carlos neighbor to falsely report advice on income […]
A raging forest fire erupted Tuesday in the Las Catalinas region of Santa Cruz, Guanacaste — Costa Rica’s second blaze in less than a week. The fire has already torn through over 15 hectares of land, threatening 100 more. The Fire Department issued an emergency alert upon the outbreak, confirming […]
The year of 2023 was the hottest on record, with the increase in Earth’s surface temperature nearly crossing the critical threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius, EU climate monitors said Tuesday. Climate change intensified heatwaves, droughts and wildfires across the planet, and pushed the global thermometer 1.48 C above the preindustrial […]
Genetic Frontiers: Costa Rica’s Stride into Predictive Oncology In the lush landscapes of Costa Rica, not only biodiversity but also genetic diversity is revealing astonishing insights. The country, often celebrated for its rich flora and fauna, is now making headlines in the field of genetic medicine – a pioneering domain […]
Costa Rica’s Seashells: A Treasure Not to be Taken Imagine walking along the pristine beaches of Costa Rica, your feet sinking into the soft sand, and stumbling upon a perfect, iridescent seashell. It’s tempting to pocket this natural souvenir, but before you do, let’s dive into why taking these coastal […]
Costa Rica has been crowned the best place to retire in 2024, according to the Annual Global Retirement Index published by International Living. The index, constructed from on-the-ground information and well-informed opinions, highlights Costa Rica’s allure as a “home away from home,” offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, pleasant […]
The Urban Shift: Costa Rica’s Changing Landscape In the heart of Central America, Costa Rica’s transformation over the last four decades isn’t just about bustling cities and urban sprawl. It’s a story of disappearing green spaces and a silent but significant change beneath the ground. According to a study led […]