QCOSTARICA — The Ministry of Health announced that the yellow fever vaccine is no longer mandatory for Costa Ricans seeking to return to the country. The vaccination is temporarily postponed until May 11 due to a vaccine shortage in the country. Months ago, the Ministry was conducting vaccination campaigns for […]
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The Papagayo Peninsula was featured by Forbes magazine in a recent article highlighting three ideal adventures for women and solo travelers. The article, written by travel journalist Wendy Altschuler, describes the area as “a luxury destination in Costa Rica, surrounded by the Guanacaste Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.” […]
Koh Lanta offers more than a relaxed island life and stunning beaches. Whether you are a diver or simply want to see what’s going on underneath the waves, you will adore it here. The island boasts some of Thailand’s most stunning dive sites, ranging from exotic coral reefs to amazing […]
The largest fundraising initiative for education in Monteverde will be held on April 5th with the Creative Race, an event whose impact goes beyond the finish line: each registration directly contributes to the scholarship fund, benefiting low-income families. Starting and finishing at the Monteverde Creative School, the race offers a […]
The Melico Salazar Popular Theater will host the “biggest musical ever produced in the country,” called In the Heights: En el Barrio, announced Luciernaga Producciones. The original work is the creation of Lin-Manuel Miranda, who was behind Hamilton, Moana, Encanto, and Mary Poppins Returns. This musical debuted on Broadway in […]
QCOSTARICA — Shootings have become a common daily occurrence in the greater metropolitan area (GAM) of San José and to a more or less extent in other parts of the country, in particular the province of Limóm. The latest occurred in the early morning of this Tuesday when three young […]
QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica woke up to higher fuel prices approved by the Public Services Regulatory Authority (Aresep), and published on Monday in the Official Gazette La Gaceta. Super gasoline increased by 11 colones a liter, from ¢671 to ¢682; regular gasoline increased by 21 colones a liter, from ¢650 […]
QCOSTARICA — The Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económicos (OCDE) – Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development – warns about the high level of financial dollarization in Costa Rica. In its 2025 country report, the organization notes that the growing dollarization of loans and savings poses challenges, despite […]
March 14, marked World Sleep Day, an initiative promoted by the World Sleep Society to raise awareness about the importance of adequate sleep for physical and mental health. For 2025, the slogan “Make Sleep Health a Priority” sought to highlight the direct relationship between sleep quality and overall well-being. In […]
QCOSTARICA — Texas Tech University Costa Rica announces an unprecedented event that invites participants to explore the future of the space economy and the impact of AI on industries with industry experts. This panel, titled “Space Economy: Opportunities for Costa Rica,” will take place on March 20 at 6:00 pm […]