The Costa Rican short documentary Shadow Dwellers was selected to compete in the fifth edition of the Santiago Wild 2025 Film Festival, held annually in Chile. Petras’ production stood out for its poetic and rigorous look at aspects of Costa Rican biodiversity and a visual narrative accessible to audiences of […]
Monthly Archives: July 2025
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A brain MRI (an artificially colored image) can detail the risk of memory loss and other cognitive difficulties, according to an article published today in Nature Aging. When asked how fast does your brain age?, conventional scans reveal the rate, according to the article based on a study of more […]
From the stages of the Miami City Ballet to the Latin Grammy gala, Costa Rican trombonist Karla Rojas has left an indelible mark on the music world. But what is the story behind this talented artist? Born in San José and raised in Moravia, Karla grew up surrounded by music […]
Have you heard or read about the Axial Seamount? The Axial is an underwater volcano located approximately 480 kilometers (300 miles) off the coast of Oregon, United States, making it the most active underwater volcano in the northeastern Pacific Ocean. This volcano was discovered in the 1980s, lies about 1400 […]
Costa Rica, July 2025 – Costa Rica’s own “Choco” Valle is set to ignite Guanacaste this summer, returning to home soil for a high-stakes showdown that promises fireworks and fierce competition. On July 18, at the rustic yet raucous Cámara de Ganaderos arena in Liberia, the three-division WBC strawweight champion […]
On July 1, 2025, Costa Rica’s Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court (Sala IV) formally requested that the Legislative Assembly strip President Rodrigo Chaves Robles of his immunity, clearing the path for a criminal trial on corruption charges. This unprecedented judicial move springs from an April referral by the Attorney […]
A Metallic Makeover You Can’t Ignore As of July 1, 2025, Costa Rica’s familiar gold-hued ₡500 coin has officially exited circulation, rendering those shiny pocket treasures obsolete for everyday transactions. Whether you’re paying for fresh gallo pinto in San José or a sunset cocktail on the Pacific coast, merchants will […]
Q COSTARICA — Travelling without presenting a yellow fever vaccination certificate is the aim of the new campaign by the Ministry of Health to be held this month, given the limited availability of doses in the private market and the increase in people traveling to Colombia during July. This decision […]
Q COSTA RICA — According to the World Bank’s 2024 measurements, Costa Rica has transitioned from the “upper-middle-income” category to the “high-income” group of countries. The international organization made this announcement on Tuesday, July 1, via a post on its website. Each year, the World Bank classifies the world’s economies […]
Costa Rica, July 2025 – Costa Rica may be best known for its volcanoes and surfing, but come July 4, 2025, the country transforms into a playground for patriots craving burgers, beers, and a bit of beachfront fireworks. Whether you’re an expat missing home or a local keen to taste […]