Nestled in the southern Pacific region of Costa Rica, Golfito is a charming town that offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture. Often overshadowed by more popular tourist destinations, Golfito remains a hidden gem waiting to be explored. A Glimpse into Golfito’s History Golfito’s history […]
Monthly Archives: February 2025
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The historical relations between Great Britain and Costa Rica are a fascinating tale of diplomacy, trade, and mutual cooperation that spans over a century and a half. From the early days of diplomatic recognition to modern trade agreements, the relationship between these two nations has evolved significantly, reflecting broader geopolitical […]
Costa Rica is positioning itself as a future semiconductor hub, a vision that has received strong support from the U.S. government over recent years. In an effort to secure a reliable supply chain for critical devices, U.S. officials have emphasized the strategic benefits of having semiconductor components sourced from Costa […]
Starbucks is set to invest approximately $11 million over the next five years in Costa Rica, fueling the opening of at least 15 new coffee shops and creating an estimated 250 new jobs. The expansion plan includes an investment of roughly $750,000 per new location, underscoring the company’s commitment to […]
The Special Rapporteur of the United Nations (UN), Margaret Satterthwaite, sent Costa Rica a note in which she expressed her concern about what she considers to be the lack of independence of the judiciary. Satterthwaite pointed out that there is interference from the Executive Branch in matters that only concern […]
QCOSTARICA — After several weeks of suspense, the Miss Universe organization finally announced which country has been chosen to host the 74th edition of the beauty pageant. What happened to Costa Rica? At least for this occasion, it was close, but it was not chosen. – Advertisement – Through a […]
Wherever tapirs live, there lives the hope of tropical forests. This hope comes in the form of a precious package filled with seeds and nutrients that are the key to maintaining and restoring tropical forests. The package is commonly known as manure. Fantastic manure, I might add. Tapirs, architects of […]
The flow of irregular migrants entering through the dangerous Darien jungle, the natural border between Panama and Colombia, marked a “historic” drop of 95% so far this year, compared to the same period in 2024, according to official data released this Saturday by the National Migration Service (SNM). “The entry […]
Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas experienced a challenging night as Newell’s Old Boys suffered a 2-0 defeat to Central Córdoba on February 7 in the Torneo Apertura 2025. The loss marked a stark contrast to Navas’s impressive debut and highlighted the defensive struggles of his new team. Navas Under Pressure […]
The sixteenth edition of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the Convention on Biological Diversity was held in Cali (Colombia) in October, where a broad discussion took place regarding the progress and fulfillment of the goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, agreed two years ago. Designed to be […]