As Christmas approaches and the high tourism season begins, Costa Rica is preparing to receive a large number of visitors. Today is one of the busiest days of the...
Driving to the Universidad Nacional in December was a family tradition for my daughter and me. Under the solstice sun and trade winds, Allison and I walked around the...
Costa Rica is home to 93 species of sharks and rays, representing 8% of the global diversity of these marine animals. However, over half of these species (56%) are...
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights condemned El Salvador this Friday for denying an abortion in 2013 to a woman, publicly known as Beatriz, despite her life being at...
Guatemalan authorities rescued 160 children this Friday from a property belonging to the Lev Tahor sect, an ultra-orthodox Jewish group under investigation for alleged sexual abuse of minors, reported...
When we moved to Costa Rica 12+ years ago, my new job managing a small non-profit brought us to a little beach town in Guanacaste. Life here has been...
Christmas one hundred and seven years ago meant Christmas trees with real candles, women in long skirts and petticoats, and men with waxed mustaches and pocket watches. In the...
El Salvador will privatize or close the cryptocurrency wallet "Chivo" created by President Nayib Bukele when he made bitcoin legal tender in 2021, an official said Thursday. The announcement...
The Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) in Liberia, the gateway to Costa Rica's popular Pacific beaches, is facing a staffing crisis that threatens to derail the country's crucial...
The treacherous Darién jungle, a crucial corridor between Colombia and Panama for migrants heading to the United States, has seen a significant decrease in crossings as Donald Trump's January...
I am currently building a collection of reusable shopping bags, courtesy of my local supermarket. The bags are said to have a shelf life of about 200 uses, but...
Costa Rica continues to shine as a top destination for celebrities seeking relaxation, luxury, and stunning natural beauty. This time, U.S. actor and producer Morgan Freeman visited the country...
Three new plant species have been discovered in Costa Rica following an investigation by the National Museum of Costa Rica. The plants are identified as Miconia rupicola Gleason, Phyllanthus elsiae, and Coccoloba williamsii Standl.,...
The Costa Rican fishing industry faces significant challenges as the Comptroller General's Office (CGR) reveals serious deficiencies in the controls implemented by the Costa Rican Institute of Fisheries and...
The Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in Liberia, Guanacaste, closed yesterday at 6 p.m. due to a lack of air traffic controllers. The unexpected closure impacted passengers as flights...
The Embassy of China in Costa Rica rejected accusations by the Costa Rican Government and the U.S. Embassy in San José regarding cyberattacks allegedly originating in China. In a...
Amnesty International (AI) stated this Tuesday that no one is safe in Nicaragua from the "repressive model" imposed by Daniel Ortega's government, which threatens human rights in an "unprecedented"...
A recent evaluation of Route 27, the vital link between Costa Rica's Greater Metropolitan Area and the Pacific coast, has unveiled a mix of positive and concerning findings. The...
A new Netflix documentary explores the life of NFL superstar Aaron Rodgers, revealing a side beyond his football career. While Rodgers is celebrated for his football skills, his life outside the...
As the year-end approaches, you will notice Costa Rica transforms into a mixture of Christmas traditions, blending Catholic heritage with local customs. Understanding the significance of Costa Rican Christmas...
Guatemalan authorities rescued 160 children this Friday from a property belonging to the Lev Tahor sect, an ultra-orthodox Jewish group under investigation for alleged...
El Salvador will privatize or close the cryptocurrency wallet "Chivo" created by President Nayib Bukele when he made bitcoin legal tender in 2021, an...
Christmas one hundred and seven years ago meant Christmas trees with real candles, women in long skirts and petticoats, and men with waxed mustaches...
As the year-end approaches, you will notice Costa Rica transforms into a mixture of Christmas traditions, blending Catholic heritage with local customs. Understanding the...
Three new plant species have been discovered in Costa Rica following an investigation by the National Museum of Costa Rica. The plants are identified...
Congressman Leslye Bojorges of Costa Rica’s PUSC political party presented a bill to allow the controlled hunting of crocodiles and caimans in Costa Rica....
