Wilmer Useche

Avianca announced this Monday the launch of two direct routes between Costa Rica and the cities of Miami and San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico. These will include three weekly frequencies between Juan Santamaría International Airport (AIJS) in Alajuela and Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan. This […]

A few days ago, I spoke with Anabel Miranda who is a native of Panama and an adopted daughter of Costa Rica, mainly from Hermosa, Jaco. Anabel is of indigenous descent. Her paternal great-grandmother belonged to the Ngäbe-Buglé group, an indigenous population in Panama, by the way, she did not […]

The pharmaceutical company Bayer acquired Roundup when it acquired Monsanto in 2018. Since then, it has been hit with thousands of lawsuits alleging that its product contains a carcinogen. Now a Georgia court has ordered German agricultural and pharmaceutical giant Bayer to pay $2.1 billion (€1.9 billion) in a case […]

This past Thursday, Costa Rica and its students commemorated the 169th anniversary of the Battle of Santa Rosa. During that battle, the defense of the country’s sovereignty was accomplished in less than 20 minutes. The heroic feat took place in 1856, igniting “a flame of patriotism that lives on in […]

Different environmental organizations in Costa Rica held a Forum and Concert for Water, for World Water Day, which is celebrated every March 22nd. The activity was organized by the Socio-environmental Kiosks Program, the Ecologist Federation (FECON), the Biodiversity Coordination Network, Ecocipreses Front, Green Block, Costa Rica for the Oceans, Blue […]

For decades, Latin America has been the most unequal region on the planet. Furthermore, it is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, despite the fact that its total emissions represent approximately 8.3% of global emissions. This is especially evident in strategic areas such as the Amazon and Central […]

With a musical repertoire that includes works by Gioachino Rossini, Leroy Anderson, John Williams, Vinicio Meza, and Carlos Guzmán, the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) will tour six free concerts in Desamparados, Santa Ana, as well as Nandayure, Hojancha, and Nicoya. From March 14 to 21, the group will perform in […]

Costa Rican surfer Dulce Agüero will be the protagonist of a historic participation in the Hawaii Pipeline Bodyboarding Championship 2025, one of the most important and challenging championships in the world. Agüero will be the first Costa Rican athlete to compete in this event. The tournament runs through March 10 […]

Hollywood actor and director Mel Gibson is contemplating a move to Costa Rica following the devastating fires that recently swept through his Malibu neighborhood. During an interview on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Gibson revealed that his house was engulfed in flames, and he is now seriously considering relocating to […]

Costa Rica, a haven for nature enthusiasts, offers a plethora of hiking trails that cater to all levels of experience. From lush rainforests to towering volcanoes, the country’s diverse landscapes provide endless opportunities to immerse oneself in the beauty of the natural world. Here are some of the best hiking […]