QCOSTARICA — Panamanian President, José Raúl Mulino, met this Monday with other authorities and executives of an American company to begin to develop the “master plan” for a train that will connect Panama’s capital with the border with Costa Rica. “(The train project) has an important concept of territorial integration […]
Monthly Archives: January 2025
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The Costa Rican Ministry of Health has issued a strong warning against the advertising, use, and consumption of ayahuasca and ibogaine for therapeutic purposes. These substances, often touted for their supposed spiritual and healing properties, lack the required sanitary registration in Costa Rica. While rituals and ceremonies involving these substances […]
QCOSTARICA — Tamara Centendo was reported missing on Thursday. On Friday, the following day, the 20-year-old girl, originally from San Ramón, Alajuela, was found dead on a street with difficult access in La Granja de Palmares, inside a black bag. Shortly after, the Organismo de Investigacion Judicial (OIJ) – Judicial […]
QCOSTARICA — On January 1, 2025, Costa Rica eliminated the last tariffs that remained under the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States for milk and rice. That is why the question now arises: what can be done now to get the most out of the trade agreement? The […]
Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino announced the preparation of the Master Plan for the David-Frontera-Panama train, the main infrastructure project promoted by his cabinet. This project will be overseen by the American company AECOM, which will determine the specific route and path of the train, as well as the requirements […]
Central America is renowned for its stunning landscapes, rich biodiversity, and vibrant cultures. Among its many countries, Panama and Costa Rica stand out as prime tourist destinations. While they share many similarities, each offers unique experiences that cater to different types of travelers. Geography and Natural Landscapes Costa Rica Costa […]
Costa Rica offers an array of thrilling outdoor activities. Among them, kayaking stands out as one of the most immersive ways to explore the country’s natural beauty. Whether you’re navigating the calm waters of a secluded bay or tackling the exhilarating rapids of a river, kayaking in Costa Rica promises […]
Public sector employees will not be able to allege “religious reasons” such as the right to freedom of worship and conscience, to not be trained in discrimination based on sexual orientation. The Constitutional Court rejected, by majority, four appeals for protection filed against executive decrees that seek to promote the […]
Costa Rica ranks third in the Best Places to Retire in 2025: The Annual Global Retirement Index, published by International Living. Although it remains one of the favorites, the country no longer holds the top spot. In 2024, it was ranked first. “The Pura Vida vibe flowing through Costa Rica […]
A decade is a period of ten years. The definition doesn’t change. I’m starting to realize that the sensation of a decade slowly changes as you age. A young person’s decade and a middle-aged guy’s decade are two different things. I know this for a fact. I assume the same […]