QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica’s Constitutional Court determined that legislative file 23.986, “Law to guarantee preventive detention (remand or placing a defendant in custody) in crimes that threaten public safety,” is unconstitutional. The judges pointed out that the added principles such as “danger to the community” and “acts of terrorism directly […]
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Hundreds of Costa Ricans marched this Sunday in opposition to abortion and headed to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR), where a case against El Salvador is being heard regarding a woman who was denied the right to terminate her pregnancy despite her life being at risk. The protesters, […]
Most travel experiences are learning experiences, and in Costa Rica, much of tourism markets itself as ecotourism. Yet, only a handful of programs stand out as both ecological and educational. For tourists looking to complement their beach time with something more impactful, Costa Rica offers opportunities to protect turtle eggs […]
Two powerful earthquakes shook southern Cuba this Sunday in quick succession, reported U.S. geologists, while Cuban authorities said no tsunami warning was issued, and no immediate deaths were reported. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) estimated the second tremor at a magnitude of 6.8. The earthquake occurred at a depth […]
Costa Rica is known for its beaches, its jungles, and for being home to many unique animal species. Whether you’re looking for adventure or relaxation, Costa Rica has something for everyone. Pure life! So that you can enjoy without complications, we give you some tips for your trip: Best time […]
The Republic of Costa Rica is one of the favorite tourist destinations in Central America for thousands of travelers. The reason is that this country offers you a wide variety of natural and cultural attractions that make it perfect for all kinds of tastes. If you are in Mexico and […]
Costa Rica, represented by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT), was chosen as the country to hold the regional presidency for the Americas of the International Social Tourism Organization (ISTO), a position it will hold for a period of two years. Precisely, ISTO Americas is responsible for the promotion and […]
Costa Rica is set to launch an ambitious plan to help its Protected Wildlife Areas (ASP) adapt to the challenges of climate change, focusing on the La Amistad Conservation Area–Pacific (ACLA-P). The Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) and the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) announced that this initiative […]
Although Shakespeare’s Juliet spoke true when she said, “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet,” she was referring to given names passed on to us by parents and ancestors. What others choose to call us, or what we choose to call ourselves, is a different matter. To […]
Today’s featured avian creature is the White Hawk, a widespread, beautiful bird of prey whose life is still a bit of a mystery. The white hawk (Pseudastur albicollis) is called the gavilán blanco in Spanish. The English and Spanish names hit the nail on the head because the white hawk […]