Shark attacks in Costa Rica are extremely rare, but swimmers can stay safe by following a few smart precautions: avoid swimming at dawn or dusk, stay in groups, and steer clear of areas near river mouths or where fish are actively feeding. Costa Rica’s beaches are world-renowned for their beauty, […]
Daily Archives: October 7, 2025
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Costa Rica is home to over 900 bird species, including some of the most exotic and visually stunning birds on Earth. From the sacred Resplendent Quetzal to the flamboyant Scarlet Macaw, this Central American gem is a dream destination for bird lovers. Resplendent Quetzal: The Crown Jewel of Costa Rica […]
Costa Rica’s tourism industry, a cornerstone of its economy, is facing mounting challenges as the national currency—the colón—continues to appreciate against the U.S. dollar and other foreign currencies. While a strong currency may signal economic stability and investor confidence, it carries significant downsides for sectors reliant on foreign spending. Tourism, […]
Q24N (Confidencial) Nicaragua is the only country in the world where ministries, state institutions, or collegial bodies are led by two officials. These “co-leaderships” have become the norm within the Nicaraguan Executive Branch — a mechanism that, according to exiled political analysts, the “co-president” Rosario Murillo has put in place […]
Q COSTARICA — The section of the Interamericana Norte (Ruta 1) highway that crosses Cambronero will remain closed indefinitely after the landslide that destroyed part of the highway last weekend. Initially, the Ministerio de Obras Publicas y Transportes (MOPT) -Ministry of Public Works and Transport in Costa Rica, Pablo Camacho […]
Q COSTARICA (Confidencial) An “order” for “political reasons” is the motive gaining the most “traction” each day in the investigation into the murder in Costa Rica of Nicaraguan ex-military officer Roberto Samcam. Randall Zúñiga, director of Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ), and Costa Rican Attorney General Carlo Díaz, monitoring […]
Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica’s business sector is running into a wall — a shortage of bilingual talent that’s starting to bite into growth. As companies aim to compete globally, the ability to communicate in more than one language, especially English, has become a must-have skill. Without enough bilingual workers […]
Q COSTARICA (Op-Ed) Government is responsible for many driving problems. in Costa Rica, the only way to drive is to be hyper alert and to treat anyone you see as a maniac out to attack you. Other problems include: – Terrible roads. Skidding in floodwaters due to bad drainage is […]