Breaking news from the cycling world: Hans Becking, the Netherlands’ mountain biking maestro, has pedaled his way to the top in the first stage of La Ruta de los Conquistadores 2023. Fresh off his South American tour, where he left his tire tracks in Bolivia, Chile, and Brazil, Becking has […]
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Header photo credit BACKGRID In a serene pre-Thanksgiving escape, Gisele Bündchen, along with her children, was recently seen in Costa Rica enjoying the company of her jiu-jitsu trainer, Joaquim Valente. This getaway highlights the supermodel’s continued passion for fitness and her close relationship with her trainer. A Picturesque Setting for […]
In Costa Rica, the cattle parade, an event brimming with cultural significance and tradition, holds a special place in the hearts of the locals. The ox and cart, pivotal elements of this parade, are not just traditional symbols; they have been recognized globally as a Masterpiece of the Oral and […]
The Envision Festival, a cherished annual event in Costa Rica, has seen a resurgence of interest, especially following a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2023, the festival drew over 7,000 visitors, showcasing its growing popularity and significance. Scheduled for March 4th to 11th in 2024, this vibrant […]
The concept of birth tourism has recently been thrust into the spotlight, thanks to Australian social media influencer Shannen Michaela. Her decision to deliver her baby in Costa Rica, a country known for its birthright citizenship policy, has ignited a global debate on the ethics and implications of birth tourism. […]
Costa Rica is currently facing a worrying increase in dengue cases, prompting health authorities to issue a call for urgent preventive action. This surge, with over 22,000 reported cases, marks a significant escalation compared to the previous year, putting the public and health systems on high alert. The Current Dengue […]
In the dynamic world of amusement parks, rides often have fascinating histories. One such tale is of the Whirlwind roller coaster, which, after over a decade in Pennsylvania, found a new home in Costa Rica, continuing to thrill riders far from its original location. The Whirlwind’s Early Days The Whirlwind […]
In a significant breakthrough for international law enforcement, Costa Rica has apprehended a man from Hong Kong, wanted by Interpol for arms and explosives trafficking in Panama. This arrest highlights the global efforts in combating arms trafficking and enforcing international justice. The Arrest in Guanacaste The 48-year-old suspect, naturalized as […]
As 2024 approaches, Costa Rica braces itself for an unprecedented temperature spike, a phenomenon that has set the National Meteorological Institute (IMN) on high alert. This rise, ranging between 1 to 2 degrees Celsius, is expected to majorly impact the Central Pacific, North Pacific, and Central Valley regions, marking a […]
In a striking deviation from its image as a Latin American beacon of welfare and democracy, Costa Rica is grappling with the decay of its state services. The capital, San José, recently witnessed a mass protest against these shortcomings, calling upon President Rodrigo Chaves to address the funding crisis in […]