In a scenario where Costa Rican tourism celebrated the recovery of pre-pandemic levels, an internal problem raises alarm: the exchange rate. And the record fall of the dollar has become a financial nightmare for micro and small tourism businesses. This week, the currency closed at ¢516.73 in the Foreign Currency […]
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According to the 2018 State of the Nation Report, although Costa Rica uses water resources effectively, it is not possible to adequately control the negative impact of its intensive use. Although 92.4% of the country’s population has access to drinking water, it also has the highest consumption rate in Central […]
A group of 45 members of emergency groups carried out a work of planting 240 corals in the waters adjacent to the Chora Island area in Playa Sámara de Nicoya where other similar efforts were previously carried out in 2018 and 2020. On this occasion, a team of representatives from […]
Costa Rican coffee is renowned worldwide for its high quality and exceptional taste. This Central American country has established itself as a major player in the global coffee industry. Several reasons contribute to why Costa Rican coffee stands out and remains highly regarded among coffee enthusiasts: Ideal Climate and Geography: […]
The Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) reported this past Wednesday that the country reached the record number of tourist arrivals with 2.47 million arrivals by air, for a growth of 16.7% compared to 2022 and 2. 2% compared to 2019, the last year before the covid-19 pandemic. The Minister of […]
The Costa Rican film “Memories of a Burning Body,” directed by Antonella Sudasassi Furniss, will have its world debut at the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival. The premiere will be in the Panorama section, of great importance and a favorite of the public that takes the pulse of contemporary cinema […]
The National Emergency Commission (CNE) and the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (Ovsicori) maintain constant surveillance and do not rule out the possibility of sudden closures in the Poás Volcano National Park in the event of an eventual increase in volcanic activity.These institutions have maintained supervision of the […]
Manzanillo, in the Southern Caribbean, days ago became the last accessible beach for people with disabilities, reduced mobility and older adults. This is thanks to the efforts of Grupo Monge in collaboration with the Costa Rican Accessible Tourism Network and the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) and the Donatapa social-environmental […]
Teaching our kids first aid skills is of utmost importance as it equips them with essential life-saving knowledge and empowers them to handle emergencies responsibly. Here we explain why it is crucial to teach our kids first aid. Saving Lives: Accidents can happen anywhere, anytime, and having basic first aid […]
Manzanillo, in the Southern Caribbean, days ago became the last accessible beach for people with disabilities, reduced mobility and older adults. This is thanks to the efforts of Grupo Monge in collaboration with the Costa Rican Accessible Tourism Network and the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) and the Donatapa social-environmental […]