On April 8, the Legislative Assembly approved a new national symbol for the country in its second reading. These are the adobe and bahareque houses, so representative of Costa Rica’s past, especially in rural areas. The bill was presented by the National Liberation Party representative, Luis Fernando Mendoza, and received […]
Daily Archives: April 23, 2025
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Elegance took over the stage in Baku, Azerbaijan, host of the rhythmic gymnastics World Cup. For the first time in history, Costa Rica is present at this world-class event. Gloriana Sánchez Arguedas represented the country at this important sporting event. Sánchez is no stranger to high performance. In 2023, she […]
It was on a Monday, April 22, in 1991, when the Limón Earthquake shook the ground with an intensity never before recorded in Costa Rica’s history and never seen again. At 3:57 p.m., with its epicenter in the Valle de la Estrella, 36 kilometers from Limón, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake […]
In recent times, the United States has seen a troubling rise in political polarization, anti-immigrant sentiment, and increasing legal hurdles for foreigners—even those residing legally. From visa restrictions to workplace discrimination and even threats of deportation for minor infractions, many expatriates and foreign residents are finding life in the U.S. […]
A faint red light, caused by sulfur combustion, illuminated the crater of Poás Volcano last week. The phenomenon was captured early in the evening by the webcam of the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory (OVSICORI), according to volcanologist Geoffroy Avard. According to the expert, incandescence occurs when sulfur reaches temperatures close […]
For several decades, the global tourism market has begun to segment itself in search of new niches to diversify the options available to domestic and international visitors. Today, several clearly established trends exist, ranging from the organization of sporting events to options that offer healthy lifestyles such as yoga, chemical-free […]
“Peñón de Guacalillo remains open without restrictions; accidents are isolated,” says the mayor of Garabito. Despite the accident that occurred last Saturday, when a couple lost their lives after falling from Peñón de Guacalillo, the site remains open and without restrictions. According to the mayor of Garabito, Francisco González, there […]
QCOSTARICA — The dollar exchange rate and the tariffs recently imposed by the United States government on all imports are taking their toll on tourism in Costa Rica. This complex international situation is compounded by a domestic landscape marked by insecurity and a decline in competitiveness, which has triggered a […]
QCOSTARICA — The cantons with the best public roads do not necessarily have the smoothest traffic in their communities. Having good roads is a helpful condition, but it is not enough to avoid traffic jams, according to the 2024 National Competitiveness Index (Índice de Competitividad Nacional 2024). This is demonstrated […]