QCOSTARICA — Michael Jordan (not to be confused with Costa Rica’s own Maikol Yordan) landed in Ticolandia on Monday in his private jet at the Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and a DJ was the one who took one of the best photographs of the aircraft on Costa Rican soil. […]
Yearly Archives: 2025
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QCOSTARICA — The resignation of President Rodrigo Chaves to seek a seat in the Legislative Assembly is something that could become a reality. But it is not seen as “an attack on democracy” said the Pro-government legislator Pilar Cisneros speaking out on the radio program Asiento Extra about a possible […]
According to the official calendar, Costa Ricans will be able to enjoy 12 holidays in 2025, of which 9 are mandatory and 3 are non-mandatory. The transfer of holidays to join them to the weekends was implemented during the pandemic with the purpose of encourage local tourism. The mandatory paid […]
Basketball icon and considered by many as the best player in the history of the NBA, Michael Jordan, is in Costa Rica enjoying a well-deserved vacation. According to the press office of the Immigration and Foreigners Office, the legendary former Chicago Bulls player entered the country on Monday, January 6, […]
Every January 6, many families share on social networks the special moments and gifts that their children enthusiastically receive on Three Wise Men Day. However, these posts, which reflect the joy of tradition, can also involve risks related to digital exposure and the security of family information during these celebrations. […]
As of January 6, 2025, vehicle restrictions is reestablished in the central area of San José, a measure that seeks to ease traffic congestion and improve air quality in the metropolitan area. The restriction will apply especially to vehicles with license plates ending in 1 and 2, so drivers must […]
It has been 20 years since the Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) negotiations began. It has also been 17 years since Costa Rica held a referendum for its approval and 15 years since its implementation. Although all these dates sound far off, and it was until January 1, […]
Canadian couple Luke Shantz and Steph Sitt decided to make a bold move and relocate to Costa Rica without ever setting foot in the country. They moved to the coastal town of Jacó, Puntarenas, where they’re set to renovate an old building into a luxury boutique hotel. Their journey will […]
The parents of a young man killed after the 2009 coup that ousted President Manuel Zelaya in Honduras demanded on Monday a conviction for the arrested General Romeo Vásquez, who was then the head of the Armed Forces. Vásquez was arrested on Sunday and placed in preventive detention awaiting trial […]
When I go to the beach, part of my routine is a strenuous jungle hike every morning. While the distance covered is only about 3 kilometers (a bit less than 2 miles) round trip, the walk features no level terrain. From the moment I step out of the apartment and […]