QCOSTARICA — A request from the Minister of Finance, Nogui Acosta, will be received by President Rodrigo Chaves to veto the bill approved by lawmakers that seeks to reduce income tax (impuesto de renta in Spanish) for self-employed workers. The bill proposes that only self-employed workers with monthly incomes of […]
Monthly Archives: February 2025
248 posts
Basketball legend Michael Jordan has returned to Costa Rica for the third time this year. The former NBA star and Hall of Famer has visited the Central American nation multiple times in recent months, sparking curiosity about his growing connection to Costa Rica. Jordan’s most recent arrival was recorded at […]
Three Americans and one Canadian, members of an ultra-Orthodox Jewish sect, were arrested in Guatemala on charges of child abuse and mistreatment, police and prosecutors reported this Wednesday. “They are members of the Lev Tahor Jewish community, the arrest warrants were issued by a Guatemalan court, [and] they also had […]
Costa Rica, a tropical paradise known for its lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and vibrant biodiversity, is also a haven for wellness seekers. Among its many offerings, a yoga vacation in Costa Rica stands out as a transformative experience that combines the healing power of yoga with the country’s natural beauty […]
Costa Rica is home to hundreds of animal species that surprise locals and foreigners alike. Recently, an especially unusual sighting occurred in Bajo La Paz, San Ramón, where a tamandua anteater was observed with a striking lack of pigmentation. This rare anteater was observed by Ignacio Arias, who operates an […]
Costa Rica, a small but remarkable nation in Central America, is often celebrated for its stunning natural beauty, rich biodiversity, and commitment to peace. One of its most unique and defining characteristics is its status as a country without an army. Since abolishing its military in 1948, Costa Rica has […]
Costa Rica has taken delivery of the second group of migrants deported by the United States, as a plane carrying 65 individuals touched down at Juan Santamaría International Airport on Tuesday afternoon. The new arrivals bring the total number of deportees received by Costa Rica to 200, as part of […]
Life is a journey filled with peaks and valleys, moments of joy and periods of profound challenge. During the most difficult times—whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a health crisis, financial hardship, or emotional turmoil—many people turn to their spirituality as a source of strength and guidance. But […]
The Nekajui—a Ritz-Carlton Reserve—has officially opened its doors in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Nestled within one of the world’s most biodiverse destinations, the resort offers travelers an ultra-luxury retreat amid the pristine natural beauty of Costa Rica’s Peninsula Papagayo. This property marks the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Central and South America […]
Decades after the Latin American literature “boom,” which made magical realism the region’s distinctive hallmark, several of its most notable books are gaining new momentum in the 21st century through series on digital platforms. The yellow flower rain in Macondo, the town from Colombian Gabriel García Márquez’s “One Hundred Years […]