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, […]
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Who would have thought that imitating a television character could be the start of a successful acting career? José Palma tells us how his talent for imitating Elodia, a fictional character in Costa Rica played by actress María Torres, sparked his passion for acting and inspired him to pursue his […]
Elías Alvarado, a Costa Rican journalist based in the United States, announced on social media that he was designated “Marshal of Costa Rica” in the Hispanic American State Parade, which will take place this Sunday in New Jersey. Additionally, on Sunday, October 12, he will be part of the Costa […]
The ballot for the 2026 elections is beginning to take shape, and at least five women are strengthening the process to be part of it. This is a numerical record, since, until now, the largest number of women aspiring to the Presidency of the Republic was in 2022, when there […]
In a world where specialization seems to be the norm, Abril Zamora Valverde defies convention and shows us that it is possible to combine different passions and talents to create a life full of purpose and meaning. This Costa Rican, a physical therapist by profession and an entrepreneur at heart, […]
Communicating well isn’t just a desirable skill for job postings or in companies. It’s an urgent need in all areas of life. But communicating shouldn’t just be another soft skill developed to check off a list of achievements. We need to learn to communicate at home, at work, on social […]
In Costa Rica, each inhabitant generates an average of 0.73 kg of waste per day, a figure that varies depending on the region of the country and consumption patterns. Every day we consume more, therefore, we generate more waste, a situation that has led to the accelerated depletion of final […]
From greenhouse gases to sea level rise and the threshold of +1.5°C of warming, key climate indicators are headed “wrong.” This is confirmed by some sixty renowned researchers in a comprehensive annual study published. Human-caused warming “has increased at a rate unprecedented in the records. It has reached 0.27°C per […]
With the goal of contributing to climate change mitigation, CRUSA launched the Methane Challenge 2025, an open call that seeks to identify and implement innovative solutions to prevent, reduce, or harness emissions of this highly polluting gas in key sectors of the country such as agriculture, livestock, and waste management. […]
Change your mindset about learning languages. The first step is to let go of the idea that it’s too late to learn. Adults have advantages that children don’t: more discipline, learning experience, and analytical skills. Some key mindsets: Embrace mistakes: Making mistakes is part of the process. Every mistake brings […]