Biodiversity conservation was central at COP16, the global climate conference where nations gathered to address urgent environmental priorities. For Costa Rica, conservation has long been a critical focus. One of the primary goals reached at the event was to restore the integrity, connectivity, and resilience of ecosystems and biodiversity, halt […]
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RICO’s Q — Maybe you have been or perhaps not, the unique commercial center in Santa Ana, Mercado La Cartonera, is no longer. At the end of the day on Sunday, November 3, it closed its doors after Friday’s announcement that took many by surprise, including yours truly, who had […]
Environmental groups have reported a second incident of fish poisoning within two weeks in Laguna Santa Marta and Laguna Madre de Dios on the Pacuare River in Batán, Limón, Costa Rica. The contamination was allegedly caused by nematicides applied to nearby banana plantations during the rainy season, disregarding potential environmental impacts as rain increases runoff into the river ecosystem. The Madre de Dios […]
QCOSTARICA — On Friday, November 1, the Instituto Nacional de Seguros (INS) – State insurer – enabled the payment of the 2025 Marchamo, the annual vehicular circulation permit. According to the INS data, more than two million vehicle owners have already consulted their amount to pay. As of Sunday, according […]
QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica’s capital city, San José, ranks among the best cities to live in Latin America, according to the Global Liveability Index 2024 published by The Economist earlier this year. The ranking evaluates 173 cities around the world in five categories: 1. Stability: This category measures safety in […]
Located in the province of Limon, Barra del Colorado is one of Costa Rica’s most untouched ecotourism destinations. Known for its rich biodiversity and its reputation as a top destination for tarpon fishing, Barra del Colorado offers an exclusive retreat for those seeking to experience the natural beauty of Costa Rica. In its […]
The COP16 biodiversity summit held in Cali, Colombia, concluded this weekend without reaching an agreement on a new independent biodiversity fund separate from the Global Environment Facility (GEF). Despite marathon negotiations extending over 13 hours on the summit’s final day, the plenary session was suspended due to a lack of […]
For many people, maintaining energy throughout the day and avoiding constant fatigue can seem like a challenge, but a recent study from Harvard University offers some useful recommendations that can make a difference. Small adjustments in eating habits Harvard suggests that small adjustments in eating habits and meal timing can […]
In the early hours of Saturday, hundreds of Salvadorans gathered in the district of Tonacatepeque to celebrate the Calabiuza Festival, where death and figures from local mythology come to life. The festival, which blends local folklore and mysticism, is a time for Salvadorans to honor their cultural heritage in a […]
Staging the life, legacy, and assassination of Jerhy Rivera, an indigenous leader and reclaiming ancestral lands from the Térraba community in southern Puntarenas, drove John Ortiz to bring the documentary “JERHY” to life, which is now available to watch in Costa Rica. Ortiz, a film director and editor, a graduate […]