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The Grecia Campus of the UCR is promoting a comprehensive effort that combines teaching, through the Water Resource Management program, scientific research, social action, and community participation to address the serious deterioration of aquatic ecosystems in the Alajuela canton. Within the framework of the Surface Water Quality in the Rivers […]

People who use Sinpe Móvil in Costa Rica to transfer their money regularly should be very careful if they decide to change their phone number. The Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) warns that, although financial institutions are required to offer mechanisms for customers to limit the use of the […]

In Costa Rica, Mother’s Day is celebrated every August 15, coinciding with the Feast of the Assumption, a date full of religious and cultural significance. In other countries, this special date is celebrated on different dates. For example, in the United States, Canada, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, among other nations, the […]

The National Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica, together with the National Symphony Choir, will premiere the work “Song of Peace for the Ocean,” winner of the national musical composition competition launched as part of the Costa Rican government’s commitment to a culture of peace and the protection of the marine […]

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and the Centro Cultural España joined forces to organize a forum focused on the challenges and prospects of Indigenous Peoples’ cultural heritage and collective intellectual property in the face of cultural appropriation and technological advances. […]

Costa Rica is known for its lush rainforests, stunning beaches, and incredible biodiversity. However, many travelers wonder just how rainy the rainy season really is. The country experiences a distinct wet season, but the amount of rainfall varies depending on the region and time of year. While some areas see […]

Forgiveness is one of the most profound acts of spiritual resilience. When someone deeply wounds us, whether through betrayal, abandonment, deception, or cruelty, the natural inclination is often to resist forgiveness. We hold onto resentment as a way of protecting ourselves, believing that releasing it would mean condoning the pain […]

A total of 212 people have been caught so far this year illegally entering the Poás and Turrialba Volcano national parks, according to official data from the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE). The figure is the result of four joint operations carried out by environmental authorities in response to […]

The use of drones for monitoring crocodile populations in Costa Rica represents an important change from traditional methods: nighttime boat trips where researchers had to count crocodiles by shining flashlights into their eyes, a risky and expensive task. However, the new method also presents challenges “We must standardize parameters such […]

The Ox-breed Viper, one of the world’s largest vipers, is endangered due to habitat loss, illegal harvesting for collecting, and extermination. Researchers study the species in its natural habitat while also conserving the primary tropical rainforest. This knowledge is used in managing the snake in captivity to ensure a venom […]