Q COSTARICA — The traditional decrease in rainfall during the rainy season known as Veranillo de San Juan (Veranillo) or “Indian Summer”, is not expected in Costa Rica this year. According to the national weather service, the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN), this is due to wetter and more unstable conditions that […]
Monthly Archives: June 2025
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Q COSTARICA — As we near the midpoint of 2025, Costa Rica is headed toward a third record year for violence and homicides. As of Tuesday, June 17, there were 412 murders, three more than the same period last year. Last weekend alone, there were 11 murders, including two triple […]
According to a report by Global Forest Watch, a forest monitoring platform that provides data, maps, and analysis tools on forest cover worldwide, Puntarenas lost 4,380 hectares of primary humid forest between 2002 and 2024, representing 6% of the total tree cover loss during the period. Furthermore, 96% of this […]
Given the recent military escalation in the region following the bombing of Iran, the continued state of war in Gaza, and serious concerns that the situation may worsen, the Government of Costa Rica, via a press release from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, today recommended that its citizens suspend all […]
In the context of Canada Day, the Canadian Embassy in Costa Rica reinforces the values that distinguish its nation internationally and that it shares with our country. Through diplomatic, educational, and cooperation initiatives, this emblematic date becomes an opportunity to highlight the bilateral relationship and the mutual commitment to inclusion, […]
In five months, Costa Rica surpassed all records for organ and tissue donation, with twice as many deceased donors as in the same period last year and more than 70 transplants performed. According to the Ministry of Health, the growth is due to the collaborative work between public health institutions […]
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 […]
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 […]