Q Costa Rica

Fish aren’t usually counted among the most common human fears but plenty of movies and other media types have tried to change that fact. The Jason Statham-starring The Meg (2018) and its 2023 sequel breathed some life into a genre floating upside down in its tank since the heyday of […]

QCOSTARICA — Vicarious violence, also called “substitution violence” is considered one of the most complex forms of domestic aggression. In practical terms, it consists of attacking children so that the mothers are the ones who suffer. The concept is extended to scenarios where the protection of the property and even […]

Embarking on a cruise to Costa Rica promises an extraordinary adventure filled with tropical landscapes, vibrant culture, and unforgettable experiences. However, successful travel requires careful preparation, especially when navigating the unique aspects of a Costa Rican cruise vacation. While the allure of pristine beaches, lush rainforests, and exotic wildlife beckons, […]

QCOSTARICA — In order for Costa Ricans and residents to be protected against yellow fever and to be able to enjoy their trips outside the country in peace, the Ministry of Health announced that this vaccine will be applied free of charge. This is also a strategy to address the […]

QCOSTARICA —  The Chinese Embassy in Costa Rica, on Tuesday, strongly rejected the alleged intrusion of cybercriminal groups located in China into Costa Rica’s telecommunications and technology systems,” as stated by the Presidency of Costa Rica and the Embassy of the United States in our country this Tuesday. “We strongly […]

QCOSTARICA — South African model Candice Swanepoel joins the list of celebrities visiting Costa Rican beaches this season. Swanepoel, one of the Victoria’s Secret angels, shared with her millions of followers images and videos of Costa Rica’s South Caribbean. Currently, she is on vacation in Costa Rica enjoying the beauty […]

QCOSTARICA — The Kölbi brand, owned by the state telecom, Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE), announced this Thursday the withdrawal of advertising from the program “El Chinamo” from Televisora ​​de Costa Rica (Teletica Channel 7). In addition, it said that it will consider permanently removing advertising from the media outlet. […]

QCOSTARICA — A legislative bill making its way through Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly could see the creation of more long weekends with the transfer of holidays, similar to the law approved to compensate for the impact generated by the pandemic on the tourism sector. For 2025, there is no transfer […]

QCOSTARICA — For the fifth consecutive year, the Judicial Branch set the base salary of its offices at ¢462,200. The amount is key at the national level because the law uses it as a reference parameter for the payment of fines, penalties, and other sanctions. This amount was ratified by […]

QCOSTARICA — “The Judicial Branch of Costa Rica says it receives up to 5,000 cyber attacks per day,” said Randall Zúñiga, director of the Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) – Judicial Investigation Agency, during the presentation of the report entitled “State of the Situation of Criminality 2024”. In the explanation, […]