Saint-Tropez is known for its stunning Mediterranean beaches, glamorous nightlife, and A-list celebrity visitors. But beneath the sun-soaked charm of this French Riviera paradise lurks a darker, more mysterious history—one that whispers of hauntings, ghostly apparitions, and eerie encounters. While Saint-Tropez has long been a favorite getaway for the rich […]
Daily Archives: February 19, 2025
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Costa Rica is stepping into a new role in global migration policy, agreeing to accept deported migrants from Central Asia and India as the Trump administration ramps up efforts to remove unauthorized immigrants from the United States. This move makes Costa Rica the second country in Central America, after Panama, […]
In a bold move Tuesday morning, President Rodrigo Chaves vetoed the proposed law aimed at boosting low-cost flights between Costa Rica and its Central American neighbors. The veto, issued via official letter PR-P-0001-2025 and addressed to Legislative Assembly President Rodrigo Arias, was signed by key ministers including Finance Minister Nogui […]
Casting the Atlantic, the largest modeling casting in Central America and the Caribbean, returns in March with its second edition and with a Declaration of Cultural Interest. The platform, which in its first edition in 2021 promoted the careers of 24 models internationally, seeks to continue positioning Latin American talent […]
Tucked away in the Talamanca Mountains, high in the valley of the Chirripó Pacífico River, lies San Gerardo de Rivas, a small and traditional Costa Rican town. Known for its rich agricultural history, stunning landscapes, and close-knit community, this quiet town is now at the center of a growing real […]
In a groundbreaking discovery, a team of international marine biologists has documented the highest known count of deep-sea species living in methane seeps off Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. With nearly 500 species recorded—including at least 58 previously unknown to science—this research is not just a milestone in deep-sea exploration, but […]
Costa Rica has long been known for its breathtaking landscapes, environmental conservation efforts, and high-quality healthcare system. Now, the country is making headlines for another bold move—the introduction of medical cannabis regulations that will pave the way for the production, commercialization, and controlled distribution of cannabis-based treatments. The Ministry of […]
File this one under Clueless Gringos. I read an article recently about a young couple living in the far northern US who adopted a young child of “Costa Rican heritage,” as they put it. The child’s birth mother was born in Costa Rica but was adopted as an infant and […]
The best part of my job consists of making my way through the forest, usually alone, often a few kilometers from the nearest person, and reviewing camera traps which have spent the previous weeks recording all the strange and wonderful creatures that live in Costa Rica. That experience is the […]
The European Union confirmed that Costa Rica has been removed from its list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes. The EU established this list in December 2017 as part of its broader strategy to promote good governance and fiscal transparency worldwide.The EU list is divided into two sub-lists—List I and […]