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A new natural event of great ecological importance began this month at Playa Ostional, Guanacaste, with the arrival of hundreds of olive ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) for nesting. This arrival, classified as small-scale, will last approximately three to four days, according to estimates by local park rangers. For those who […]

This week, in the context of World Bee Day (May 20), FIFCO highlights the progress of its conservation and sustainable honey production initiative, the Apiario Reserva Conchal, through which it protects and improves the genetics of honeybees (Apis mellifera), while strengthening their role as key pollinators for biodiversity and food […]

The silver tourism market segment, which focuses on seniors, is showing great dynamism thanks to factors such as the consolidation of healthcare systems in developed countries, the desire of clients to pursue healthy lifestyles, and the creation of a greater range of services aimed at an increasingly older age group. […]

Employment in Costa Rica continues to show signs of stability and strengthening. According to the most recent data from the Continuous Employment Survey (ECE) of the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC) the unemployment rate stood at 7.5% during the first quarter of 2025, remaining stable compared to the […]

The emerging mega cruiseships of 7,000+ passengers are aiming to be all inclusive, leaving many of the ports with the huge challenge of boosting creativity on land in order to sustain and grow their revenue.  The Caribbean and many of the Atlantic seaports will need to look inland for unique […]

American surgeons successfully performed a human bladder transplant, a world first that represents a turning point for patients with serious urinary disorders. Oscar Larrainzar, a 41-year-old father who had been on dialysis for seven years, was the recipient. The man had to undergo the removal of a large portion of […]

Approximately 350,000 Venezuelan immigrants have been left in immigration limbo and at risk of deportation, following a Supreme Court decision this Monday considered by experts to be the “largest deprivation” of legal status for foreigners in modern US history. The two-paragraph decision issued by the highest US court overturns an […]

This past Wednesday, May 14, two birdwatching towers were officially inaugurated: one in Santa María de Pittier in Coto Brus and the second in Biolley in Buenos Aires. Both are located in the southern part of the country. These towers will boost specialized birdwatching tourism, which is gaining increasing popularity […]

The third edition of the UCI-CRC 506 Gran Fondo in Costa Rica has a date; it will be held on June 1st, and registration is now open, giving all cycling enthusiasts the opportunity to participate in the event. “The big news for this edition is a spectacular new route that […]

Changing personal and family habits from the root are the two paths to improving personal finances. This is how experts directly urge people to find financial stability and, above all, improve their quality of life. It’s no secret that finances and money management can be a headache for many people, […]