Costa Rica stands as one of the few nations in the world without a standing military, a remarkable political and social decision that has shaped its identity for over seven decades. While many countries allocate significant resources to national defense, Costa Rica has chosen a path of peace, prioritizing education, […]
Daily Archives: May 12, 2025
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Life is an unpredictable journey, filled with moments of joy and hardship. While challenges are inevitable, how we navigate them defines our resilience and strength. Staying positive during difficult times is not about denying pain or pretending struggles don’t exist—it is about cultivating an inner sense of hope and perseverance […]
The Grecia Campus of the UCR is promoting a comprehensive effort that combines teaching, through the Water Resource Management program, scientific research, social action, and community participation to address the serious deterioration of aquatic ecosystems in the Alajuela canton. Within the framework of the Surface Water Quality in the Rivers […]
QCOSTARICA — While reviewing the first years of President Rodrigo Chaves’ administration, Pilar Cisneros, head of the Partido Progreso Social Democrático (PPSD) – Social Democratic Progress party, addressed opposition criticism and put the challenges facing the government into perspective. Cisneros recalled the conditions under which, according to her, the Chaves […]
QCOSTARICA — Starting today, May 12, the fees for passport, DIMEX, and ControlPas processing will change, according to an official statement from RACSA and Correos de Costa Rica (Post Office). The new price for processing a passport or DIMEX will be ¢8,203.5 + VAT, while the ControlPas process will cost […]
QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica has been recognized as one of the friendliest countries in the world for international visitors, according to the World Population Review ranking updated to 2025. The list is based on the Expat Insider survey by InterNations, one of the largest global communities for people living and […]