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Experienced expats know that culture shock and homesickness are not just a problem when moving to a foreign country, they also occur when you return to your home country. This has been called “reverse culture shock”: returning and finding a home that has changed or, conversely, has remained too similar […]

At only 14 years old, chess player Sofia Mayorga Araya has become the youngest woman in Central America to earn the title of International Chess Master (WIM)“This achievement is a great honor and is a source of pride for me. It is a demonstration that with effort and dedication everything […]

Certified as the First Compassionate City in October 2023, Cartago continues to support people in palliative care or who are at the end of life and their families, while also enthusing other cities in the province and the country. Enriching space “Thank you very much for this enriching space; it […]

Electricity rates will increase between 15% and 20% as of 2025 in Costa Rica, due to higher thermal generation.The news was released this Monday by the Regulatory Authority of Public Services (Aresep), who stated that the adjustments are due to the increase in the consumption of thermal energy during 2023 […]

The Volcanological and Seismological Observatory (Ovsicori) confirmed Monday that its early warning system for tremors is generating the warnings with about 10 seconds delay.“We are aware of significant delays in the alerts received by our EEW application,” the institution said in a brief statement. Given the geological characteristics and the […]

Ad Astra Rocket Company, a company owned by former Costa Rican astronaut Franklin Chang Díaz, has been selected for Phase II of the NASA contract to advance the development of the VASIMR® engine.This is a high-power plasma propulsion system that would allow humans to eventually reach Mars. New contract The […]

After more than five years without offering an opera, the National Theater will reopen its doors to four days of staging with 100% Costa Rican talent.This is the 2024 opera season, which will open in July with The Magic Flute. This is an opera in two acts with music by […]

Costa Rica is a small country in Central America that is renowned for its incredible biodiversity. Despite covering only 0.03 percent of the planet’s surface, Costa Rica is home to 5 percent of the world’s biodiversity. This is an impressive statistic that highlights the country’s rich ecosystems and diverse flora […]

A season is coming where Costa Ricans are very attracted to traveling to destinations outside the country. According to the ICT, the months with the most reported departures are July, September and December. However, although the desire to travel is great and an investment is made, there are still few […]

Costa Rica is a country known for its stunning natural beauty, with its diverse landscapes, lush rainforests, and pristine beaches attracting millions of tourists each year. One of the most significant attractions in Costa Rica is its coastline, which is divided into two main regions: the Pacific Coast and the […]