Barrio Escalante will be filled with alpine flavors, traditional recipes, and cultural experiences for the Swiss Gastronomic Festival, which will be held from June 6 to 15 in San José. The event commemorates 160 years of diplomatic relations between Costa Rica and Switzerland and will include 14 restaurants offering dishes […]
Monthly Archives: June 2025
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QCOSTARICA — The Costa Rica Cruz Roa (Red Cross) reported last week that one in five (20%) of the emergencies attended by first responders in Costa Rica are traffic accidents. These statistics emerge as part of an urgent plea: road accidents are preventable, the Red Cross maintains. So far in […]
QCOSTARICA — In light of the recent suspension of visas for foreign students in the United States, Texas Tech University – Costa Rica (TTU-CR) offers a reliable option for those seeking a U.S. degree. Located on Avenida Escazú, TTU-CR is the satellite campus of Texas Tech University based in Lubbock, […]
QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica has established itself as a leader in the adoption of digital payments in Central America. With high levels of banking access and a growing digital culture, the country is participating in a regional effort led by Mastercard that seeks to eliminate manual data entry and passwords […]
QCOSTARICA — The most recent report from the “informe del programa Análisis de Coyuntura de la Sociedad Costarricense” (Current Situation Analysis of Costa Rican Society program), run by the School of Sociology at the National University (UNA), highlights that the confrontation between political decision-making bodies and the powers of the […]
A home isn’t just a place where you sleep and eat. It’s a space that can directly influence the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of those who live there. But what happens when that environment ceases to be a refuge and silently becomes a source of problems? Veruska Gómez, a […]
Beach volleyball will attract nearly 400 visitors (competitors and fans) to Sámara de Nicoya thanks to a competition that will take place on June 21 and 22. The Sámara Beach Volleyball Challenge 2025 is scheduled for that weekend, with 128 athletes already registered in the Open Category for men and […]
If you’re thinking about taking a well-deserved vacation this summer, this may be the best time to start planning. According to Yadira Ferreto, travel advisor, the first step to achieving this goal is organizing your finances and adopting habits that will bring you closer to your goal. Below are five […]
QCOSTARICA — After four failed attempts to force a vote, the government of Rodrigo Chaves has canceled the low-cost flights to Central America bill. The Executive Branch decided to cancel the extraordinary sessions of the bill, which was approved in two debates in the Legislative Assembly and vetoed by President […]
QCOSTARICA — Fallout near the Poás Volcano isn’t just water. The rains are carrying gases emanating from the volcano, is generating acid rain in nearby communities. The phenomenon occurs when gases such as sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), expelled by the volcano, mix with the humidity in the […]