The idea of Costa Rica and Panama joining raises several complex considerations involving history, politics, economics, and national identity. The two countries have distinct governments and national identities, making unification unlikely. While the two countries share a border and have a history of interaction, including a brief conflict in 1921, […]
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Where once the marketing focused on the sun and beaches and lush jungles, now it goes much further: leadership in conscious tourism. People don’t just go there to chase waterfalls or Instagram their trips. There’s a purpose. People want experience, sustainability, and emotional connection in post-pandemic travel behaviors, and the […]
A waterspout was captured on numerous cell phones this Wednesday afternoon in the waters of the Gulf of Nicoya. One of these videos captures the water phenomenon off the coast of Lepanto, a district in the central canton of Puntarenas. No danger The National Meteorological Institute has previously indicated that […]
The month of August will begin with wetter-than-normal conditions in much of Costa Rica, due to a temporary interruption in the dog days, according to the forecast from the National Meteorological Institute (IMN). “During the first few days of the month, between August 4 and 10, we will have a […]
Q COSTARICA — An executive order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump on July 31 will increase import tariffs by 15%, from the previously announced rate of 10%, on products from Costa Rica, a decision that is part of a strategy by Washington, marked by trade protectionism and the review […]
Q COSTARICA — One fatality and three critically injured was the result of a massive multiple collision between a bus and five vehicles Sunday afternoon in Tárcoles. According to the Costa Rican Red Cross, several people were ejected from the collision and fell approximately 50 meters into a cliff. In […]
Q COSTARICA — It is the beginning of a new month, which comes with a hefty increase in the cost of diesel fuel, while super and regular gasoline will see a slight reduction. In the coming days, which could be as soon as Wednesday, the price of diesel will increase […]
Q COSTA RICA – At noon on May 8, 2026, Rodrigo Chaves will step down as president and return to his personal life. However, if Laura Fernandez, the presidential candidate for the Pueblo Soberano party, wins the election in February, there is a possibility that Chaves may continue to serve […]
The second edition of MERCO Talento Costa Rica revealed the leading companies in attracting and retaining staff in Costa Rica. The Dos Pinos Cooperative takes first place, followed by BAC and Florida Ice and Farm Company (FIFCO) in second and third place, respectively. Coca-Cola Femsa placed 4th in the ranking, […]
Q COSTARICA — A joint effort between the CCSS, the U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica, and the USNS Comfort team provided prompt and timely care to more than 1,500 people, helping to reduce waiting lists in the region and demonstrating the impact of international cooperation on the health of the […]