Rico’s Q — Exchange rate behavior is a determining factor in the economy and personal finances. With the colon strengthening against the U.S. dollar, it is key for individuals and companies to consider strategies to mitigate exchange rate risks and take advantage of investment opportunities if the exchange rate remains […]
Monthly Archives: March 2025
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QCOSTARICA — The lowering of airfares to Central America and the Dominican Republic, of between $100 and $125 round trip, would not change the focus of Costa Rican tourism, which will continue to focus on the quality and added value of its offerings rather than competing on price. This was […]
Q24N (EFE) After dismantling agencies and several federal departments, United States President Donald Trump announced this weekend that he is defunding Voice of America and Radio Martí, whose journalists fear the end of these historic foreign media outlets, created as propaganda tools during World War II and the Cold War. […]
QCOSTARICA — The Ministry of Health announced that the yellow fever vaccine is no longer mandatory for Costa Ricans seeking to return to the country. The vaccination is temporarily postponed until May 11 due to a vaccine shortage in the country. Months ago, the Ministry was conducting vaccination campaigns for […]
The Papagayo Peninsula was featured by Forbes magazine in a recent article highlighting three ideal adventures for women and solo travelers. The article, written by travel journalist Wendy Altschuler, describes the area as “a luxury destination in Costa Rica, surrounded by the Guanacaste Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.” […]
Koh Lanta offers more than a relaxed island life and stunning beaches. Whether you are a diver or simply want to see what’s going on underneath the waves, you will adore it here. The island boasts some of Thailand’s most stunning dive sites, ranging from exotic coral reefs to amazing […]
The largest fundraising initiative for education in Monteverde will be held on April 5th with the Creative Race, an event whose impact goes beyond the finish line: each registration directly contributes to the scholarship fund, benefiting low-income families. Starting and finishing at the Monteverde Creative School, the race offers a […]
The Melico Salazar Popular Theater will host the “biggest musical ever produced in the country,” called In the Heights: En el Barrio, announced Luciernaga Producciones. The original work is the creation of Lin-Manuel Miranda, who was behind Hamilton, Moana, Encanto, and Mary Poppins Returns. This musical debuted on Broadway in […]
QCOSTARICA — Shootings have become a common daily occurrence in the greater metropolitan area (GAM) of San José and to a more or less extent in other parts of the country, in particular the province of Limóm. The latest occurred in the early morning of this Tuesday when three young […]
QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica woke up to higher fuel prices approved by the Public Services Regulatory Authority (Aresep), and published on Monday in the Official Gazette La Gaceta. Super gasoline increased by 11 colones a liter, from ¢671 to ¢682; regular gasoline increased by 21 colones a liter, from ¢650 […]