Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and very popular among the faithful around the world but facing fierce opposition in his reform of the Catholic Church, died this Monday 21st at the age of 88. The Argentine Jesuit, leader of the Catholic Church since 2013, had spent 38 days […]
Monthly Archives: April 2025
Actress Jessica Chastain shared images from her vacation in Costa Rica, where she took the opportunity to relax and spend time with friends at the Nekajui Hotel, located on the Papagayo Peninsula. During her stay, she posted photos and videos on social media showing fun moments, including one in which […]
As part of its 25th anniversary celebration, the Laus Deo Choir has officially opened its call for children’s membership: Laus Deo Junior, a training space that unites a passion for singing with the emotional and social development of young children. Although rehearsals have already begun, the call is still open […]
The Philharmonic Orchestra will present “What’s My Age Again?”, a show featuring arranged versions of hits from bands and artists such as Linkin Park, Blink-182, Avril Lavigne, and Paramore, among other icons of alternative rock and pop punk. “With the artistic quality that characterizes the Costa Rica Philharmonic Orchestra, this […]
The band HIJOS released a new animated version of “Dime que puedo hacer sin ti” (Tell Me What I Can Do Without You), featuring a red-eyed tree frog and a psychedelic aesthetic inspired by the 1990s. The video, animated in 3D by Kaleb Araya, reinterprets the 50 al Norte classic—composed […]
Nutrition labeling on products has become a fundamental tool for consumers in Costa Rica seeking to improve their diet and make informed decisions about the foods they consume. However, for many people, deciphering the information on labels remains a challenge, as they are unaware of the values and percentages, and […]
The call for proposals is now open for children between 7 and 13 years old to participate as speakers in the third edition of TEDxPuraVidaNiñez, which will take place on June 12, 2025, at the National Auditorium Theater. This event seeks to highlight innovative ideas from children, with the purpose […]
The Costa Rica Philharmonic Orchestra presents a concert featuring some of the most memorable alternative rock and pop punk songs from the 2000s with the show “What’s My Age Again?” Many bands Bands such as Linkin Park, Blink-182, Avril Lavigne, and Paramore will be part of the repertoire in orchestral […]
After five years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the economy has finally fully recovered. For example, after registering a 4.3% drop in production in 2020, the country averaged growth close to 4% starting in 2022. This helped sectors recover, driven by free trade zones, specifically medical supplies and technology-related items. Inflation […]
Thanks to the recycling of plastic bottle caps, a handful of Costa Rican beaches have become tourist destinations friendly to people with disabilities. This is a social and environmental responsibility project promoted by the Costa Rican Accessible Tourism Network, which seeks to transform waste into real opportunities for inclusion. Environmental […]