Nestled in the heart of **Chirripó National Park**, **Cerro Chirripó** stands as Costa Rica’s tallest mountain, reaching an impressive **3,820 meters (12,533 feet)** above sea level. This majestic peak offers one of the most challenging and rewarding hikes in Central America, attracting adventurers from around the world. Hiking Cerro Chirripó […]
Monthly Archives: May 2025
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Costa Rica has emerged as one of the top destinations for medical and dental tourism, attracting thousands of international patients each year. Known for its high-quality healthcare, affordable prices, and stunning natural beauty, the country offers an ideal combination of world-class medical treatment and a relaxing recovery environment. **Why Costa […]
Imagine pedaling from the sun-drenched beaches of the **Pacific Ocean** to the lush, tropical shores of the **Caribbean Sea**, traversing dense rainforests, towering volcanoes, and charming rural villages along the way. Costa Rica’s diverse landscapes make it one of the best countries in the world for an epic cross-country cycling […]
A survey conducted by the Ministry of Science, Innovation, Technology, and Telecommunications (MICITT) sheds light on how Costa Ricans treat electronic waste. This past Tuesday, May 20, the results of the 2024 Telecommunications Services Access and Use Survey were released. One of the findings is that cell phones, small appliances, […]
Costa Rica is once again taking a firm step in its environmental history. The Costa Rica Convention Center, was invited to sign the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism this past week, joining a global movement demanding urgent climate action from tourism. The signing took place within the framework […]
QCOSTARICA — In a police operation that shakes the country’s telecommunications and cybersecurity landscape, Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) and the Public Prosecutor’s Office’s Cybercrime Unit agents raided the telecoms Liberty, Telecable, and state operator, the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE), operator of the kölbi brand, on Tuesday, due to […]
Q24N (DW) Former U.S. school buses get a new lease on life in Panama as tourist or local transport, often kitted out with sound systems and neon lights. Once a year, the so-called Red Devils even have a go at being racing cars. From school bus to art object They […]
QCOSTARICA — The Costa Rica national weather service issued a green alert in anticipation of the arrival of a new tropical wave today, Wednesday, May 28, associated with widespread heavy rains across most of the country. According to forecasts by the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN), Tropical Wave #3, combined with […]
QCOSTARICA — With less than nine until the end of the current administration, the Progressive Liberal Party (Partido Liberal Progresista – PLP) is virtually without representation in Congress. Of the six elected legislators, only two remain with that party, with the resignation on Tuesday of Luis Diego Vargas, who considered […]
Starting December 30, the European Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR) will be in effect, a mechanism for controlling exports based on various environmental indicators. Various controls and procedures will depend on these indicators. To implement these requirements, the European Union has created various parameters based on the impact on production. […]