The Costa Rican capital of San José has been flagged as one of the global cities with the most rapidly increasing cost of living over the past year, according to the 2023 Worldwide Cost of Living report by The Economist. Among 170 cities surveyed across the world, San José experienced […]
Yearly Archives: 2024
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In the year 2024, you have the incredible opportunity to transform your life for the better. Five years from now, you can reevaluate your goals, dreams, and aspirations, and make conscious decisions to create a fulfilling and meaningful life. Here are some ideas on how you can change your life […]
Transformative meditation is a powerful practice that goes beyond the traditional methods of meditation. It aims to bring about profound and lasting changes in an individual’s life, not just on the physical and mental level but also on the spiritual level. This form of meditation often leads individuals on a […]
QCOSTARICA — With only months before the end of his long (really long, like 32 years) term as mayor of San José, Johnny Araya was sanctioned by the Contraloría General de la República (CGR) – Comptroller General – with a 20-day suspension without pay for committing an erro by directly […]
QCOSTARICA — In an effor to lessen the usual traffic congestion of returning vacationers, the Ruta 27 converts into a ‘one way’ to San José every Sunday this month in an police operation called ‘reversibility’. The reversibility, meaning all lanes will move in the same direction between Pozón (from the […]
The Irazú Volcano is a mesmerizing natural wonder located in Costa Rica. Standing tall at a staggering height of 11,260 feet, it is the highest active volcano in the country. It is a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers, offering an incredible opportunity to be amazed by its […]
An unrelenting heat wave baking the country this week is being coupled with exceptionally high ultraviolet radiation, triggering urgent public health warnings across Costa Rica. Reports issued by the National Meteorological Institute (IMN) reveal UV indexes reaching extreme levels over the next several days. Northern Pacific zones are facing the […]
QCOSTARICA — San José stands out among the ten cities on the planet in which the cost of living has increased the most in the last year, according to a report published by The Economist. Pictures if La Sabana on the west side of San Jose city San José, Costa […]
“Pura Vida” is a popular term that is widely associated with the Costa Rican culture and way of life. Translated as “pure life” in English, this phrase is commonly used to express a positive outlook on life, a relaxed mentality, and an appreciation for the simple things. It has even […]
Online casinos are in the habit of bombarding players with bonuses and promotions. We aren’t complaining. Who doesn’t love a freebie now and then? There is one problem with this model, though. They’ve neglected one of the most crucial aspects of running a business online: customer service. It’s almost like […]