Costa Rica, renowned for its breathtaking biodiversity, has once again stunned the world with a rare wildlife sighting. A majestic white toucan, a symbol of Costa Rica’s rich wildlife, was recently spotted in the Guápiles area of Limón. According to experts, the bird is estimated to be around five years […]
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A warm holiday greeting from the garden to all our readers. Another year is coming to an end, and it’s time to celebrate and give thanks. Here are a few suggestions for your gift list this year: try including plants as green gifts for neighbors and friends to express your […]
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck El Salvador on Sunday at 9:50 PM local time. The epicenter was located 9 km south of the Conchagua district in La Unión Department, about 180 km southeast of San Salvador. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the earthquake’s depth at 15.4 km. The […]
Rico’s Q — On the Ruta 27, the signs are clear toslow down when approaching toll booths and wait for the toll gate to open before crossing. Haven’t seen them? I am sure they are there. In any event, what happens if the toll gate crashes into your car? A […]
QCOSTARICA – In the eleven hours between Saturday night and Sunday morning this past weekend, 11 people lost their lives (9 of which were motorcyclists) and 18 others were injured in a variety of traffic accidents throughout the country. Normally the Q does not do these types of reports, but […]
QCOSTARICA — Paying for fried chicken or a pizza is simple via SINPE, the national electronic payment system, that can be made from mobile telephone or tabet. Using SINPE to pay for daily purchases are now part of the routine. However, the Ministerio de Hacienda (Ministry of Finance) is losing […]
This Saturday, Liberia Airport and the Costa Rican Tourism Board (ICT) inaugurated a new flight route connecting Costa Rica and Philadelphia, USA. As confirmed by the ICT, the flight will operate every Saturday until March 30, 2025. This marks the first direct connection between Costa Rica and Philadelphia International Airport, […]
Hundreds of Guatemalan Catholics symbolically expelled evil spirits on Saturday by burning the “devil” in street bonfires during a traditional celebration on the eve of the Feast of the Virgin of Conception. The “Burning of the Devil,” which dates back to colonial times, began at nightfall, accompanied by fireworks to […]
It’s almost Christmas! As an expat, it can sometimes get hard when Christmas is around the corner. And, if you have kids, it’s even harder! Everywhere we go, we are presented with Christmas stimuli – stunning decorations, twinkling lights, Christmas music, tasty treats beckoning to our taste buds, and attractive […]
We recently spoke with the talented Costa Rican artist Karla Herencia, author of her most recent work “What are those floating stains? with which she participated in the Triennial of Tijuana, Mexico. Her work aroused the curiosity of Tijuana’s attendees, and the artist commented that initially people are attracted and […]