An Enigmatic Ensemble of Eerie Tales The Seychelles Islands, known for their idyllic beauty, hide a shadowy side of haunting tales and ghostly whispers. From the eerie legends passed down by sailors like Jose Causing, a former Merchant Marine, to chilling accounts unearthed through avid readings, these islands are a […]
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The Dilemma of Shark Bycatch in Costa Rican Waters This week, Costa Rica’s fishing landscape hit a snag with a new twist in the ongoing saga of hammerhead shark conservation. The Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture (INCOPESCA) has found itself in choppy waters, trying to navigate the murky depths of […]
The Green Leap: Ad Astra Rocket’s Hydrogen-Powered Buses In an exciting development for Costa Rica’s green initiatives, Ad Astra Rocket Company is preparing to introduce hydrogen-fueled buses for private transport in Liberia, Guanacaste, by 2025. This pioneering step, spearheaded by Costa Rican astronaut Franklin Chang Díaz, marks a significant stride […]
A Harmonic Conundrum The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) of Costa Rica is facing a discordant dilemma that could crescendo to a legal battle over its 2024 season. This situation has struck a complex chord, involving multiple key players in the symphonic sphere. The Ensemble of Voices The decision-making process for […]
A Cinematic Feast Awaits in 2024 As the curtains rise on 2024, movie buffs in Costa Rica are in for a treat. The coming year promises a plethora of cinematic adventures, dramas, animations, and much more. Let’s dive into some of the most anticipated releases set to grace Costa Rican […]
Unsettling Events at Chirripó National Park Prompt Closure In an unexpected turn of events, the serene Chirripó National Park, a beacon of natural beauty in Costa Rica, has temporarily closed its gates to visitors. This decision comes in the wake of a distressing incident involving masked individuals who bound and […]
Costa Rica’s Weather Rollercoaster: Windy and Wet Finale to the Year As 2023 draws to a close, Costa Rica braces for a meteorological plot twist, courtesy of the ninth cold push from the northern hemisphere. The Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN) forecasts a gusty performance starting this Saturday night, with an […]
A Sonic Wave Hits Guanacaste: Ocaso Festival 2024 Picture this: a picturesque Costa Rican beach, the sun setting over the Pacific, and a rhythmic pulse of underground beats creating a symphony with the ocean waves. Welcome to the Ocaso Underground Music Festival, where the lush landscapes of Guanacaste become the […]
A Latte More Than Just Coffee: The Ultimate Starbucks Odyssey Starbucks, the ubiquitous coffee giant, is not just about brewing your favorite cuppa anymore. In an exciting turn of events, Starbucks is now offering its most dedicated coffee aficionados a chance to swap their local café tables for a tropical […]
A Historic Leap in Legal Protection On a notable day, December 13, 2023, Costa Rica took a giant stride in fortifying its legal framework by passing Bill No. 23,449, a landmark legislation known as the “Whistleblower Protection Law.” This momentous law, awaiting the President’s signature and publication in La Gaceta, […]