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Costa Rica managed to recover coverage above 90% in 2025 for most childhood vaccines, according to the Ministry of Health report as of June. However, gaps persist in vaccines administered to adolescents and adults, such as the tetanus and diphtheria (Td) vaccine and the second dose of the human papillomavirus […]

For decades, Costa Rica has been a bucket-list destination for eco-tourists across the world, drawing millions of visitors each year to its waterfalls, cloud forests, and palm fringed beaches. More recently, this beautiful nation has become the epicentre of wellness travel, with various eco therapy centres and addiction treatment clinics […]

Costa Rica’s Construction Code currently addresses risks such as earthquakes that could affect a project. But new challenges such as climate emergencies have opened the door to a debate to update construction requirements based on threats ranging from droughts to floods. Added to this are other variables such as rising […]

Frequent consumption of energy drinks may not be as harmless as many think. A recent study from the University of Rochester, published in the journal Nature, suggests that one of the characteristic compounds in these drinks could accelerate the development of certain types of leukemia. Taurine: The Amino Acid Under […]

Ibai Llanos, one of the most influential content creators, pitted Costa Rican gallo pinto against Colombian arepas. This culinary showdown is part of the digital competition called “World Breakfast Cup,” which he organizes on his social media. This initiative brings together the most representative breakfasts from various countries and pits […]

Chirripó National Park commemorated its 50th anniversary on August 19 with a cultural event held in the multipurpose hall of San Gerardo de Rivas. The community was the first to see the official commemorative art collection. At the event, 15 figurative works inspired by the park’s landscape, flora, and fauna […]

The Central Valley in Costa Rica has dozens of faults, some of which can generate earthquakes with magnitudes of up to 6.5, according to the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory (OVSICORI). According to the director of OVSICORI, Esteban Chaves, in downtown San José, dense urbanization makes it difficult to easily observe […]

Dementia is not an inevitable fate. According to the 2024 report of The Lancet Commission on Prevention, Intervention, and Care, up to 45% of cases could be delayed or prevented by addressing 14 modifiable risk factors. According to research, these factors include treatable conditions and lifestyle habits that, with medical […]

Costa Rica announced today a $1.5 million investment in a digital platform for a police operations center aimed at combating insecurity, one of the worst scourges the country suffers. The project, financed by the Inter-American Development Bank, was presented by Security Minister Mario Zamora during his appearance before the Legislative […]

Oktoberfest returns to Costa Rica in 2025 with a renewed offering that seeks to exceed attendees’ expectations. More space, new attractions, and an atmosphere designed for all ages will define the essence of this German celebration adapted to the Costa Rican style. Dates and Venues Confirmed The festival will be […]