Dengue has posed a public health risk in Costa Rica. The Ministry of Health predicts that by the end of 2024, there will be over 30,000 cumulative dengue cases. This means that 2024 is the second year with an increase in reported cases since 2013, which saw a record high […]
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Wildlife rehabilitation seems pretty straightforward. A wild animal is in need of some sort of help, you patch it up, and then release it back into the wild, where before it bounds off into the forest, it turns and gives you a knowing look, subtly thanking you for your good […]
New Year’s is celebrated in countless ways across the world with each country ringing in the New Year with its own unique traditions. Costa Rica, is no exception, loving any reason to celebrate, they know how to start the year off with a bang and maybe a little superstition. But […]
Cottage cheese, also known as curd, is a fresh, unripened cheese that provides extraordinary health benefits. Made from cow’s milk, cottage cheese is characterized by its lumpy texture and a mild, slightly acidic flavor. Unlike other cheeses, it is low in fat and high in protein. This makes it a […]
Electronic payment continues to gain ground in the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM), as more and more companies decide to join this modern technology, which allows about 1.4 million users to make their payments easily, quickly and securely. Today, five important companies that provide public transportation services in several communities of […]
In the last two decades, the population of Costa Rica has experienced a significant decline in its birth rate. In 2002, the crude birth rate was 1.43%, while in 2023 it fell to 0.98%, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Census, INEC. This decline has been […]
Travelers to Costa Rica need to exercise caution, as there are numerous regions of the nations that pose risks. A report showed that several of Costa Rica’s most favored tourist spots are also one of the most hazardous for guests. As per the report, Puerto Viejo, Cahuita, Manuel Antonio and […]
Moving from one country to another and from one culture to another means a double set of traditions to consider. Accepting new customs doesn’t mean rejecting the old because there is always something from the past that we just don’t want to give up. This is especially true around the […]
Costa Rica will participate in the International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR), to be held January 22-26, 2025, organized by IFEMA MADRID. With official representation through the Costa Rica Tourism Institute and business participation, highlighting the Ibero-American Association of Wellness Tourism and the award-winning Costa Rica Collection, the country will showcase […]
Far from being a religious persecution. Did You Know There Is An Amish Population In Costa Rica?, the bill being processed in the Legislative Assembly to generate positive sound spaces seeks a healthy balance between freedom of worship, the rights of others and love for others. The plan, presented by […]