Between April 9 and 19, Costa Rica will experience zenithal sun, a phenomenon that occurs when the sun’s rays hit the country completely perpendicularly. “It occurs every year when the sun is perpendicular, allowing people’s shadows to be invisible even at noon due to the perpendicularity of these sun rays,” […]
The National System of Music Education (SiNEM), in an effort to expand the services offered to the community, launched a transformative project that seeks to be a beacon of hope for young people undergoing rehabilitation in Coto Brus, Puntarenas. This is the Priority Care Program (PAP) – SiNEM Comunidad Encuentro […]
Jose Cañas’s career has been marked by the dissemination of positive messages and a commitment to Costa Rica’s cultural identity. With more than a decade as the first artist ambassador for the country brand Esencial Costa Rica, his career has led him to perform on prestigious international stages and in […]
From warriors to shamans, from priestesses to rebels—across history and cultures, hair has been seen as more than just a style choice. It’s been a symbol of power, wisdom, and divine connection. Whether braided in ceremony, left wild in defiance, or grown long as an antenna for spiritual energy, hair […]
Since the early past Tuesday morning, the Poás Volcano crater has been experiencing explosions every two minutes, accompanied by columns reaching up to 500 meters in height. The eruptions are audible from the National Park viewpoint, where rocks can also be heard falling into the crater. According to the Volcanological […]
QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica was not spared by U.S. president Donald Trunp tarrifs that may affect Costa Rican coffee, pineapple, banana and melon, among others. The Donald Trump administration announced on April 1 that it will impose differentiated tariffs worldwide, with Costa Rica required to pay 10%. This same percentage […]
QCOSTARICA — The idea is to promote rest, family reflection, and better planning of vacation periods in the public sector, The Rodrigo Chaves administration announced the schedule for public institutions and public officials’ vacations for Holy Week. Holy Week (Semana Santa) begins on Sunday, April 13 commemorating the seven days […]
On Saturday, April 5th, the National Auditorium of the Children’s Museum will host the third edition of “Rock Fest se Baña”, a charity event benefiting Chepe se Baña. More than a concert, this festival marks the culmination of months of hard work by musicians, producers, and engineers who have worked […]
QCOSTARICA — Two-time president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Oscar Arias, is among the Costa Ricans who will no longer be able to enter the United States. At a press conference on Tuesday, April 1, the former president told us of having been notified by email from the U.S. Embassy […]
Four new tide gauges valued at more than $90,000 were donated to the Sea Level Network of the National Tsunami Monitoring System of the National University (Sinamot-UNA). Four new tide gauges valued at more than $90,000 were donated to the Sea Level Network of the National Tsunami Monitoring System of […]