Wilmer Useche

Costa Ricans consume too many sugary drinks, eat too many beans, and need to eat more fruits and vegetables. These were the conclusions reached by Dr. Georgina Gómez Salas in her graduation thesis at the University of Costa Rica (UCR). The findings of the research “Diet Quality and its Relationship […]

Mexican culture will make its way to Costa Rica with a celebration filled with music, tradition, and flavor. The “Vive México en Costa Rica: Celebrando Nuestras Independencias” festival will bring together hundreds of people at the Nebula Center in Aurora de Heredia on September 13 and 14. The Mexican-Costa Rican […]

For years, Costa Rica has consistently topped global happiness rankings, most notably the **Happy Planet Index (HPI)**, earning it the unofficial title of the “Happiest Country in the World.” This isn’t just a catchy slogan; it’s the result of a unique convergence of national philosophy, progressive policies, and deep cultural […]

The discovery of a false killer whale on Bandera Beach in Parrita marked an unusual event for Costa Rica. The specimen, a female approximately five meters long, stranded on August 14, allowing for the first necropsy of this species in the country. According to Dr. Hellen Porras, cantonal coordinator of […]

Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans, they compared the brains of 43 children: 20 had been exposed to family violence and 23 lived in safe environments. When shown images of angry faces, the abused children showed heightened activation in the amygdala and anterior insula, brain regions responsible for detecting […]

The cantons of Puriscal, Hojancha, Acosta, Dota, León Cortés, Alvarado, and Jiménez have the highest mortality rates from gastric cancer in Costa Rica. These areas exceed 20 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants, while the national average is 14. The finding is part of a study by the Costa Rican Biomedical Research […]

Corcovado National Park, on the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica, celebrates half a century of existence in 2025, consolidated as one of the most important natural sanctuaries on the planet. Despite covering only 424 km², it is home to 2.5% of the world’s biodiversity, making it a true environmental treasure. […]

On Wednesday evening, September 3rd, at 7 pm, the Spanish Cultural Center in Costa Rica will present the book “30 YEARS AND COUNTING OF THE CCE,” written by Alexander Jiménez. The book will be presented by Eva Martínez Sánchez, Ambassador of Spain to Costa Rica, and writer Carlos Cortés. The […]

On August 24th of each year, regardless of your nationality, you can enter our National Parks without paying, free of charge, according to Decree No. 16847-MAG-MEP published in February 1986. The Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) invites national and foreign tourists to visit the protected wilderness areas and cultivate […]

After selling out in record time, Mentes Expertas will offer another show by Marian Rojas-Estapé with “My Vitamin Person,” a lecture that fuses neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and life purpose to transform from within. The new presentation will take place on October 20 at 3:00 p.m. at the CIC Ande in […]