According to a study by the Global Wellness Institute, a connection with the past is one of the main motivations for wellness travel. It has been observed that travelers seek destinations that allow them to relive happy memories, which is directly related to improved mental well-being. Furthermore, the Booking.com and […]
Monthly Archives: August 2025
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Residents of the Buenos Aires canton, Puntarenas, will be able to have a mammogram without leaving their community until October 9, thanks to the mobile unit installed in the local health area. The service is part of a partnership with the Alsalus program, which seeks to facilitate access to early […]
You can’t have a well-balanced diet without incorporating vitamin B12 into your meals. This water-soluble vitamin, explains Samantha Dieras, RN, DCN, director of outpatient nutrition services at Mount Sinai Hospital, plays a vital role in nerve function, blood cell formation, metabolism, DNA production, and many other functions our bodies need […]
Costa Rica, known for its lush biodiversity and commitment to sustainability, has found a new treasure to share with the world: butterfly pupae. From the El Mariposario El Bosque Nuevo farm to international markets, these small chrysalises are having a positive impact on rural communities and the environment. Beyond medical […]
Born in the heart of San José, near the iconic Paseo Colón, Don Antonio López Escarré is a reflection of the diversity that defines Costa Rica. In an intimate interview, the ambassador shares his personal and professional journey, where his parents’ teachings have served as his compass and guiding light. […]
Scientists from an Austrian university have discovered a method that leverages satellite signals to more accurately understand the evolution of so-called “atmospheric rivers,” which drive extreme weather events along coastal regions and can contain twice as much water as the Amazon River. The newly developed technique allows for a much […]
Yes, it’s August, but preparations are already underway for one of the most traditional Christmas events in Costa Rica: the Festival of Light. Every year, the parade of floats and music travels along Paseo Colón and Avenida Segunda, and recently some of its entries have been made more public. This […]
The group “Inspiraciones Costarricenses” is proudly representing Costa Rica at the 26th edition of the Büyükçekmece International Festival of Arts and Culture, a prominent international folklore competition held in Turkey. This event brings together only 14 selected countries from around the world, who compete by showcasing the best of their […]
RICO’s Q — Presidential candidate for the Avanza party, José Aguilar, got a first-hand experience of the “nightmare” traffic conditions in the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM) of Costa Rica. In the middle of rush hour, stuck in a sea of cars that seemed unable to move an inch Aguilar decided […]
Q COSTARICA — On Monday, August 18, IHOP and Applebee’s, in the first dual-brand format in the country, will open their doors in Plaza Tempo, San Rafael de Escazú. With this dual-brand format, Costa Rica becomes the 23rd country to welcome this concept, which combines two iconic brands under one […]