Yearly Archives: 2025

Avianca announced this Monday the launch of two direct routes between Costa Rica and the cities of Miami and San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico. These will include three weekly frequencies between Juan Santamaría International Airport (AIJS) in Alajuela and Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan. This […]

Costa Rica, often dubbed a tropical paradise, is known for its breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and warm-hearted people. But one of the most endearing traits of Costa Rican culture is their love for celebration. Whether it’s a national holiday, a family gathering, or just an excuse to enjoy life, Costa […]

A few days ago, I spoke with Anabel Miranda who is a native of Panama and an adopted daughter of Costa Rica, mainly from Hermosa, Jaco. Anabel is of indigenous descent. Her paternal great-grandmother belonged to the Ngäbe-Buglé group, an indigenous population in Panama, by the way, she did not […]

In Costa Rica, three respiratory viruses are currently circulating most, according to the Ministry of Health. During the last week, the entity reported the presence of seven viruses in the country, but the ones causing the most illness are rhinovirus, COVID-19, and influenza A. Juan José Romero, an epidemiologist at […]

An incident that occurred in Costa Rica in 2018 recently went viral on platforms like TikTok: it involved a macaw that accompanied two tourists while zipping through a canopy tour. Kelsey Combes told international media that she and her friend thought the bird would attack them, tens of meters above […]

Costa Rica will not face electricity rationing in 2025, according to the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE). Unlike last year, when the drought caused by the El Niño phenomenon jeopardized the electricity supply, this year the country’s reservoirs are at “optimal levels,” they state. According to the acting Minister […]

This week, the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory (OVSICORI) has recorded eruptive activity at Poás Volcano, characterized by explosions of material and intense degassing. According to OVSICORI volcanologist Geoffroy Avard, the eruptions continue constantly and are of great magnitude duringall week. “These eruptions were observed yesterday by us and the SINAC […]

Costa Rica submitted to UNESCO the nomination of the Festivities of the Holy Christ of Esquipulas in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, for inclusion on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The so-called Celebration of the Holy Christ of Esquipulas—declared an intangible cultural heritage site of Costa Rica […]

The pharmaceutical company Bayer acquired Roundup when it acquired Monsanto in 2018. Since then, it has been hit with thousands of lawsuits alleging that its product contains a carcinogen. Now a Georgia court has ordered German agricultural and pharmaceutical giant Bayer to pay $2.1 billion (€1.9 billion) in a case […]

Costa Rica will debut at the 2025 World Pizza Championship, an event that brings together the world’s best pizzaiolos in Parma, Italy. Three Costa Rican chefs will represent the country in this prestigious competition, where they will showcase their talent and passion for artisanal pizza. The event, which will take […]