More than 200 interactive screens featuring tourist images of our country in the main metro stations of Paris, presence in high-reach media, and participation in events with professionals from the French tourism sector are some of the actions being taken. Costa Rica is developing a series of promotional actions in […]
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Since the 1960s, the University of Costa Rica (UCR) has ventured into the use of computational tools for solving scientific problems. With the arrival of Matilde on campus, the first electronic computer in Costa Rica, the opportunity arose for new highly specialized careers and professions in computing to be born […]
The creator of ChatGPT, OpenAI, launched a new line of generative artificial intelligence (AI) models capable of reasoning and answering particularly complex questions, such as those in mathematics. Unlike their predecessors, these new models have been designed to refine their thought processes, test different methods, and recognize errors before providing […]
The number of electric cars on the roads of Norway has surpassed that of gasoline models for the first time, a specialized agency announced this past week. Of the 2.8 million registered individual vehicles in the country, 754,303 are fully electric compared to 753,905 that run on gasoline, reported the […]
The Great Stone Spheres of Costa Rica are a mysterious and fascinating ancient archaeological site located in the province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica. The site is composed of over 300 large stone spheres, ranging in size from 0.5 to 2.5 meters in diameter, that were created by the Diquís culture […]
Psilocybin, the active compound found in certain species of mushrooms, has been used for centuries in traditional spiritual practices, particularly in indigenous cultures of the Americas. In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in the use of psilocybin for spiritual purposes, particularly among those seeking a deeper […]
Have you ever imagined yourself appreciating sculptures at a depth between 2 and 5 meters depending on the tide? It seems something out of the ordinary, but it is totally real and you can do it in Costa Rica. The Underwater Museum of Punta Leona, in the Central Pacific, specifically […]
With the start of the mid-term holidays, the authorities remind citizens that the use of skateboards and rollerblades on public roads is prohibited, with sanctions that include a fine of ₡26,000 and confiscation of the device. According to the Traffic Law, the circulation of skateboards and other unauthorized devices on […]
Costa Rica is one of the 10 most LGBTQ+ friendly countries in Latin America, according to the latest LGBT Equality Index published this year by Equaldex. The report gives each country a rating from 0 to 100, with 100 being the most equal, based on legal rights and public attitudes […]
For those who plan to participate as spectators at the Paris 2024 Olympic or Paralympic Games, the World Health Organization (WHO/Europe) and other institutions have developed recommendations aimed at their care, safety and general well-being. With the message of “Take care and enjoy the Games!”, a series of rules to […]