Costa Rica is celebrated for its lush rainforests, breathtaking beaches, and rich biodiversity. But beyond its natural beauty lies an often-overlooked treasure: its indigenous communities. These groups, deeply rooted in history and tradition, offer visitors a unique and meaningful opportunity to explore a different side of Costa Rica—one enriched by […]
Daily Archives: April 29, 2025
There are no pyramids in the Uribante municipality of Táchira state. Researchers have discovered similar rock structures since 1987, which have nothing to do with pyramids, as has been circulating on social media for some years. This verification has been described as partially false because valuable rocks and archaeological artifacts […]
Investing in vacation rental real estate has become an increasingly popular way to generate passive income, build equity, and diversify financial portfolios. With the rise of platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo, short-term rentals provide property owners with lucrative opportunities to tap into the travel industry. However, this form of investment […]
QCOSTARICA — This Thursday, May 1, is a mandatory pay holiday. If you must work on Labor Day, you should know that the law establishes that you will receive additional compensation equivalent to double pay. In an official statement, the Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social (MTSS) – Ministry of […]
QCOSTARICA — The frustration and anxiety generated by excessive traffic take a heavy toll on health. According to experts, the situation triggers a constant rush of adrenaline, raising heart rate and blood pressure, while anxiety and discomfort lead to a loss of peace of mind. Experts at the College of […]
QCOSTARICA — A total of 5,793 people died between January 2023 and January 2025 while waiting for surgery in various specialties at the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS) – the state Social Security Fund, in charge of most of the nation’s public health sector, according to letter “GM-2334-2025” from […]
Q24N (EFE) El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele proposed on Friday to raise the minimum wage for workers by 12% starting in mid-2025, for which he sent a proposal to the intersectoral National Minimum Wage Council. Bukele made the announcement in a post on X, in which he indicated that this […]