From warriors to shamans, from priestesses to rebels—across history and cultures, hair has been seen as more than just a style choice. It’s been a symbol of power, wisdom, and divine connection. Whether braided in ceremony, left wild in defiance, or grown long as an antenna for spiritual energy, hair […]
Monthly Archives: April 2025
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Since the early past Tuesday morning, the Poás Volcano crater has been experiencing explosions every two minutes, accompanied by columns reaching up to 500 meters in height. The eruptions are audible from the National Park viewpoint, where rocks can also be heard falling into the crater. According to the Volcanological […]
QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica was not spared by U.S. president Donald Trunp tarrifs that may affect Costa Rican coffee, pineapple, banana and melon, among others. The Donald Trump administration announced on April 1 that it will impose differentiated tariffs worldwide, with Costa Rica required to pay 10%. This same percentage […]
QCOSTARICA — The idea is to promote rest, family reflection, and better planning of vacation periods in the public sector, The Rodrigo Chaves administration announced the schedule for public institutions and public officials’ vacations for Holy Week. Holy Week (Semana Santa) begins on Sunday, April 13 commemorating the seven days […]
On Saturday, April 5th, the National Auditorium of the Children’s Museum will host the third edition of “Rock Fest se Baña”, a charity event benefiting Chepe se Baña. More than a concert, this festival marks the culmination of months of hard work by musicians, producers, and engineers who have worked […]
QCOSTARICA — Two-time president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Oscar Arias, is among the Costa Ricans who will no longer be able to enter the United States. At a press conference on Tuesday, April 1, the former president told us of having been notified by email from the U.S. Embassy […]
Four new tide gauges valued at more than $90,000 were donated to the Sea Level Network of the National Tsunami Monitoring System of the National University (Sinamot-UNA). Four new tide gauges valued at more than $90,000 were donated to the Sea Level Network of the National Tsunami Monitoring System of […]
Maintaining a strong Canadian identity amid a climate of tariff and annexation threats from the United States is a central federal election issue for Christopher Pitre, a young Indigenous man from the Aamjiwnaang First Nation. He added that he doesn’t want these concerns to distract Indigenous voters from other issues […]
Playa Blanca, meaning “White Beach” in Spanish, is a captivating gem nestled along the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. However, it’s important to note that Costa Rica has *two* beaches named Playa Blanca. This article will focus on the Playa Blanca situated on the Osa Peninsula, within the Golfo Dulce, […]
Nestled along the stunning Pacific coastline in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica, Conchal Beach (Playa Conchal) stands out as a true gem of natural splendor. Renowned for its crystal-clear waters, shimmering white sand, and unique composition of crushed seashells, this beach offers visitors a serene and picturesque escape. Beyond its breathtaking […]