Costa Rica is facing another round of heavy rainfall as Tropical Depression 19, now circulating in the Caribbean Sea, moves closer to the country. The National Meteorological Institute (IMN) has warned that, combined with the Intertropical Convergence Zone, the cyclone will cause ongoing stormy conditions, bringing persistent rain, high winds, […]
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In a sweet victory for Costa Rica, local chocolatier Sibö has proven that the country’s cacao is among the world’s finest. After qualifying in September for the prestigious World Fine Chocolate Competition, Sibö Chocolate clinched three honors for its exquisite dark chocolate bars, competing against renowned producers from chocolate powerhouses […]
Costa Rica is no stranger to intense rainfalls, but the recent deluge has forced the country to respond at unprecedented levels. In response to record-breaking rainfall and the dangers it has triggered, the National Commission of Emergencies (CNE) has issued Red, Orange, and Yellow alerts across various regions of the […]
If you’re a fan of The Lord of the Rings and Costa Rica, here’s some good news. Two beloved actors from the iconic trilogy, Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd, recently touched down in Costa Rica, bringing a touch of Middle Earth to the tropics. According to the General Directorate of […]
Hold onto your beach hats because Pamela Anderson is back with a tropical twist! Costa Rican Summer, the latest comedy flick starring everyone’s favorite Baywatch alum, is set to make waves across North America in 2025, thanks to a new distribution deal with MVD Entertainment. What’s Costa Rican Summer All […]
On Wednesday, Costa Rica extradited a Mexican-American man, identified only by his last name Clériga, to the United States on charges related to fentanyl trafficking. This extradition highlights the ongoing international efforts to combat the opioid crisis, particularly the trafficking of fentanyl, which has become a major public health and […]
On Wednesday, a group of military personnel from the Armed Forces of El Salvador arrived in Costa Rica as part of an aid brigade offered by Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele. The deployment aims to assist with the emergency response to recent torrential rains that have impacted the country. The Salvadoran […]
The National Emergency Commission (CNE) in Costa Rica has issued a red alert for the Pacific coast as severe flooding and heavy rains continue. The rest of the country remains under an orange alert, with the Southern Caribbean under a yellow alert. This heightened alert follows forecasts that the intense […]
For Isidora Olave, shopping malls are a thing of the past. This young Chilean shops on Shein, Temu, or AliExpress—the ultra-cheap Chinese online stores whose aggressive competition is pushing Latin America to protect its retail trade.University-aged women, active on social media but above all lovers of “ultra-fast fashion” (very low-priced […]
QCOSTARICA — During his visit to the La Reforma Penitentiary Center, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele warned that Costa Rica is showing the same signs of violence that El Salvador had 40 years ago. After touring different modules, such as closed median and maximum security, he indicated that the State must […]