RICO’s Q – Good news for non-residents (visitors) who can now drive in Costa Rica with their foreign driver’s license for their legal period of stay in the country. Let me explain. North Americans (Canadians and Americans) and Europeans, among others for example now have up to six months of […]
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Big changes are on the horizon for San José, Costa Rica’s capital city, with Mayor Diego Miranda unveiling a bold new vision. Mayor Miranda introduced the Operativo San José 2.0 pilot plan, outlining a series of initiatives aimed at transforming the capital into a more livable city. Key elements of […]
QCOSTARICA — The year is on track to surpass the previous record of crimes where the victims are the elderly. In 2023, 6,390 cases were recorded and this year, with the last quarter still to go, there are already 6,182 cases. The effects are varied, but the assets of people […]
Legendary musician Paul McCartney’s highly anticipated concert in Costa Rica is just around the corner, set to take place on November 5 at the National Stadium. As part of his ‘Got Back’ world tour, this performance marks the ex-Beatle’s eagerly awaited return to the country. With less than two weeks […]
Costa Rica’s natural heritage is in danger. The National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) is facing its largest reduction in personnel and budget over the last four years. SINAC oversees 25% of the country’s terrestrial territory and 30% of its marine territory, which are designated as protected areas. According to […]
Kamala Harris’ track record as a prosecutor has been a hot topic for years, but not for the reasons she’d prefer. Despite her attempts to paint herself as a progressive figure in criminal justice reform, there’s a long list of controversial decisions that cast serious doubt on her credibility. From […]
A recent report from the Chapultepec Index of the Inter American Press Association (IAPA) reveals that freedom of expression and press freedom are increasingly restricted in Costa Rica. The index, which assesses the state of press freedom across 22 countries in the Americas, ranked Costa Rica 10th, with a score […]
On a recent trip to San Jose, I drove on part of the new ring road (outerbelt), a modern highway that significantly reduces the time needed to drive between points in the San Jose area. First proposed in the late 1950s and begun in 1979, it is just now nearing […]
QCOSTARICA — Nokia has paired with Radiográfica Costarricense SA (RACSA), a subsidiary of Grupo ICE, to deploy the country’s first 5G mobile network. The network is based on 5G Standalone (5G SA), which means it’s not reliant on older mobile generations such as 4G and solely uses a 5G core […]
QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica’s Hospital Nacional de Niños (National Children’s Hospital) reported Thursday, October 17, that it is in the third stage of bed conversion and need for human resources, which means that there are difficulties in receiving more patients. “At this time, the situation is critical, since they are […]