Water anoles, semiaquatic lizards that are shorter than a pencil, are highly sought-after snacks among predators in Costa Rican and Panamanian rainforests. Preyed upon by snakes, birds, small mammals and larger lizards, the anoles hide in vegetation along the rocky banks of streams. Faced with danger, a lizard dives into […]
Daily Archives: June 17, 2025
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Sea turtles are ancient creatures that have inhabited our oceans for more than 100 million years. These guardians of the sea need protected coasts, calm beaches, and healthy ecosystems to nest and survive. The climate crisis is threatening the survival of sea turtles in the ocean, due to rising temperatures […]
Although it has seen fewer eruptions in recent weeks, Poás Volcano remains in an active eruption period. According to experts, there is a magma body located at a shallow depth, high degassing, temperatures of up to 700°C, and constant emissions of gases, steam, and ash. This was confirmed by volcanologist […]
Football fever is taking Costa Rica by storm this week as the prestigious FIFA World Cup Trophy makes a special appearance, igniting dreams and passions among fans eagerly awaiting the 2026 World Cup. Less than a year away from the tournament’s kickoff, this remarkable event brings a taste of football […]
Costa Rica has long enjoyed a stellar reputation as a top destination for foreign direct investment, offering economic stability, advantageous tax-free zones, and a vibrant business climate. However, a recent University of Costa Rica (UCR) study has raised serious concerns about the country’s future competitiveness. Alarming declines in key social […]
Costa Rica is once again leading the charge in marine conservation, urging the international community to pause deep sea mining until comprehensive scientific research can assess its impacts. Speaking at the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France, President Rodrigo Chaves Robles highlighted the urgent need for coordinated global action […]
QCOSTARICA — Older residents of Santa Ana, Costa Rica, are experiencing gentrification, and its effects can be particularly challenging for this demographic, characterized by rising housing costs and the influx of higher-income residents, leading to displacement and social isolation for those who have deep roots in the community. Over the […]
In a surprising twist, Luke Shantz and Steph Sitt, the popular duo from HGTV’s hit show “Betting on Paradise,” announced they are leaving behind their tropical dream in Jacó, Costa Rica. Just six months after viewers watched the Canadian couple transform the rundown Hotel Amavi into a boutique gem, the […]
RICO’s Q — “My Mother Will Return to Her Homeland When Nicaragua Becomes a Republic Again,” were the words of Carlos Fernando Chamorro, son of former President of Nicaragua, Violeta Barrios de Chamorro, who died last weekend in Costa Rica, at the age of 95. Carlos Fernando, the youngest son […]
Costa Rica has taken center stage at the third United Nations Ocean Conference, jointly hosted with France in the beautiful coastal city of Nice from June 9 to 13, 2025. Themed “Accelerating Action and Mobilizing All Actors to Conserve and Sustainably Use the Ocean,” the conference underscores global urgency to […]