The Talamanca region, known for its natural beauty and protected areas, today faces a complex reality due to a severe water shortage. The history of this canton dates back approximately 100 years, when banana companies abandoned farms in Sixaola. This abandonment left hundreds of people without drinking water at home, […]
Monthly Archives: February 2025
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The 2025 National Medical Tourism Forum will be held with the aim of analyzing the most innovative trends, promoting collaboration between sectors and exploring new growth opportunities. The activity, organized by the Costa Rican Chamber of Health, will bring together leading national and international experts, who will address best practices […]
Howler monkeys, native to Costa Rica, are increasingly threatened by human activity. Traditionally known for swinging from branch to branch using their tails, these monkeys are now often seen navigating power lines due to uncontrolled urbanization that has reshaped many ecosystems. When these animals jump from power line to power […]
An old friend was about to leave Costa Rica for good. He sold his house, his other property, all of his possessions except his car. He called me on his way out of the country and asked if I could help him sell it. I’ll give you ten percent, he […]
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca became the 10th youngest champion in ATP Tour history when he swept past home hope Francisco Cerundolo in the final of the Argentina Open on Sunday. The 18-year-old, ranked 99 in the world and playing in his first tour-level final, came through 6-4, 7-6 (7/1) against his […]
Volaris Costa Rica, the ultra–low–cost airline, announced new routes connecting Costa Rica with Orlando and Miami in the United States, as well as Guadalajara and Tulum in Quintana Roo, Mexico. These additions open fresh opportunities for the country to continue attracting tourists. The new routes will begin operating during the […]
QCOSTARICA — According to the Infrastructure and Technology Management of the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS), the National Hospital of Geriatrics and Gerontology would be completely ready by 2032. The Health Board of the Hospital Nacional de Geriatría y Gerontología Raúl Blanco Cervantes expressed its disagreement with the timelines […]
QCOSTARICA — The recent threat by the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, to formally expel Nicaragua from the Central American Free Trade Agreement with the United States (CAFTA) for not having a democratic regime, does not depend only on the decision of the U.S. President Donald Trump. Legal […]
QCOSTARICA — The homicide section of the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) arrested 9 people as suspects of homicide inside a police cell. Apparently, all would be officers of the Fuerza Publica (national police). According to the preliminary report, the event had occurred on February 9, when it seems that the […]
QCOSTARICA — Starting March 1, 2029, users of water services in Costa Rica will see an increase in their water bill because the regulator of public services, the Autoridad Reguladora de Servicios Públicos (Aresep), approved an additional charge. The Aresep explains that this new amount, which will apply to subscribers […]