In Costa Rica, Father’s Day is celebrated every third Sunday in June, and in 2025, it will fall on Sunday, June 15th. Although it is not a mandatory paid holiday like Mother’s Day or Independence Day, Father’s Day is still a very special day for thousands of Costa Rican families. […]
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What inspired you to start a wildlife education program for kids in Costa Rica? I came to Costa Rica to learn from a global leader in conservation and understand what made its efforts so effective. During a guided tour of Manuel Antonio National Park, I was struck by how few […]
The Reflejos del Mar group and the Cultural Center of Spain inaugurated the exhibition “Reflejos del Mar: An Initiative on Oceans and Community” last Monday, June 9, at the National Stadium. This photography exhibition seeks to build bridges between coastal and urban communities through art and underwater photography. Participating in […]
The rescue of several capybaras in recent weeks in Orotina is not an isolated story about exotic animals in Costa Rica. In 2024 alone, the Agrarian and Environmental Prosecutor’s Office registered 239 complaints, resulting in 243 recovered animals. According to prosecutor Luis Diego Hernández, the list is extensive, and the […]
Panama and Canada presented the High Ambition Coalition for a Quiet Ocean this Tuesday at the Third Ocean Summit in Nice, France. This initiative has been signed by 35 countries, including the 27 members of the European Union, with Spain represented by the Minister for Ecological Transition, Sara Aagesen. It […]
The first time I noticed the painted rocks winding along the road behind Villa Lirio, my curiosity was piqued. Who created this? What did it mean? Over time, the rocks transformed from a quiet mystery into a vivid landmark — a steadfast companion on my daily walks, lifting my spirits […]
New fuel prices in Costa Rica went into effect in the first minute of Friday, June 6th. This reduction is for gasoline and diesel. Thus, premium gasoline costs ¢29 less per liter, regular gasoline ¢27 less, and diesel users save ¢19 per liter. In contrast, a 25-pound gas cylinder will […]
After almost a decade of waiting, Guns N’ Roses, one of the most iconic and legendary bands in world rock, returns to Costa Rica as part of its Latin American tour. The reunion with the Costa Rican public will be on Wednesday, October 1st at the National Stadium. Axl Rose, […]
I’ve known the sea for many years, but on this expedition, as we traveled from one station to the next, I paused to observe it with new eyes. I realized that the water moves like a large pond about to overflow, that beneath our boat flows an infinite amount of […]
Following the recent negotiations between the United States and powers such as China, Japan, and the United Kingdom regarding the tariff policy implemented by President Donald Trump, attention has shifted in recent days to Latin America. Last week, a delegation from the Costa Rican Ministry of Foreign Trade (Comex) held […]