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The Bolivian Amazon Orchestra Revives a Unique Indigenous Opera in the World

A rare Baroque opera written by an indigenous person, whose scores were hidden for centuries in a church in the Bolivian Amazon, came to life with a staging in...

Expat Living: Moving to a New House in Costa Rica

Moving isn’t fun in any country. Nothing extols the virtues of minimalism like picking up all your stuff and putting it back down again a few times. That being...

Panama’s President-Elect Vows Deportation for Darién Migrants

Panama's president-elect, José Raúl Mulino, promised this Thursday to deport migrants who enter the country through the Darién jungle, which borders Colombia, on their journey to the United States. More...

Costa Rica Airfare Sale with Over 50% Savings on United Flights

United Airlines is currently offering significant discounts on flights to Costa Rica. You can find some routes slashed by more than 50% off regular prices. This summer presents a...

Costa Rica Shuts Down State Zoos, Ends Animal Captivity

The government of Costa Rica announced this Thursday that it will close the country's two state zoos, following 11 years of litigation over a law that in 2013 prohibited...

Electricity Cuts to Affect Costa Rica Next Week, Confirms ICE

The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) informed through a press conference about the electricity cuts that will be carried out in different parts of the country. According to ICE, rationing...

Costa Rican Urban Legends: Truths and Myths Unfold

In this viral era, a rumor can circle the globe in seconds. Disinformation is taken as fact. The more it is repeated, the more believers there will be. It...

Panama Papers’ Ramon Fonseca Dies Before Sentencing

Panamanian lawyer Ramon Fonseca, one of the heads of the now-defunct law firm Mossack Fonseca that was at the epicenter of the global "Panama Papers" scandal, died while awaiting...

Exchange Rate Crisis Hits Costa Rica’s Banana Sector

Standard Fruit Company de Costa Rica S.A. confirmed the dismissal of another 412 workers from banana farms in the province of Limón. "The reason is the abrupt appreciation of...

Major Shift in Nicaragua’s Interoceanic Canal Project

The National Assembly of Nicaragua reformed the rules concerning an ambitious interoceanic canal project from 12 years ago and repealed another law that granted its construction and management to...

Celebrate Braulio Carrillo’s 46th Anniversary with a Unique Night Hike

The National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) invites nature lovers to commemorate the 46th anniversary of the creation of Braulio Carrillo National Park with a night hike. The event...

The Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’ Re-released After Over 50 Years

"Let it Be", the documentary film about The Beatles released just after the band's break up in 1970, hit screens again on Wednesday -- the first time it has...

Report Reveals Road Conditions Across Costa Rica

According to the latest findings from the National Laboratory of Materials and Structural Models (LANAMME-UCR), a concerning 35% of national roads in Costa Rica are reported to have "highly...

Power Outages Scheduled by ICE Across Costa Rica

The Costa Rican Electricity Institute announced that there will be power outages due to a drop in the energy reserve levels of the National Electric System (SEN). According to...

Turrialba Volcano Cable Car Project Could Transform Costa Rica Tourism

Imagine being able to witness the breathtaking beauty of the Turrialba Volcano from above in a cable car. This may soon become a reality, thanks to a pioneering proposal...

Learning Costa Rican Slang: Spanish Lessons from Rural Costa Rica

I still remember my introduction to Spanish as spoken in rural Costa Rica. I had a good, but inflexible vocabulary, with one word in Spanish for most nouns and...

Panama Elects Mulino: A Shift Towards Authoritarianism?

Right-wing lawyer José Raúl Mulino, who won Sunday's presidential election in Panama, promised to take measures "without fear" to restore the economy and end the "political persecution" of which...

President Chaves’ Legislative Address: A Tale of Two Costa Ricas

President Rodrigo Chaves delivered a speech before the Legislative Assembly and the people of Costa Rica. This is a customary address where the head of government reports on the...

CNE Declares Green Alert for Rincon de la Vieja Volcano

The National Emergency Commission (CNE) declared a green alert due to increased activity at the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. Particularly, five districts are under this warning: Dos Rios,...
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Costa Rica’s Struggle with Currency Appreciation

Costa Rica's business sector is raising alarms about the nation's worsening social and economic situation. Álvaro Jenkins, a key...

Argentine Tennis Star Diego Schwartzman to Retire in 2025

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Turrialba Volcano Cable Car Project Could Transform Costa Rica Tourism

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Costa Rican Urban Legends: Truths and Myths Unfold

In this viral era, a rumor can circle the globe in seconds. Disinformation is taken as fact. The more...

Celebrate Braulio Carrillo’s 46th Anniversary with a Unique Night Hike

The National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) invites nature lovers to commemorate the 46th anniversary of the creation of...

Turrialba Volcano Cable Car Project Could Transform Costa Rica Tourism

Imagine being able to witness the breathtaking beauty of the Turrialba Volcano from above in a cable car. This...

Costa Rica’s Struggle with Currency Appreciation

Costa Rica's business sector is raising alarms about the nation's worsening social and economic situation. Álvaro Jenkins, a key...

Learning Costa Rican Slang: Spanish Lessons from Rural Costa Rica

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Surviving a Bus Accident in Costa Rica

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Latin America News

The Bolivian Amazon Orchestra Revives a Unique Indigenous Opera in the World

A rare Baroque opera written by an indigenous person, whose scores were hidden for centuries in a church in the Bolivian Amazon, came to...

Expat Living: Moving to a New House in Costa Rica

Moving isn’t fun in any country. Nothing extols the virtues of minimalism like picking up all your stuff and putting it back down again...

Panama’s President-Elect Vows Deportation for Darién Migrants

Panama's president-elect, José Raúl Mulino, promised this Thursday to deport migrants who enter the country through the Darién jungle, which borders Colombia, on their...

Arts and Culture

Costa Rica Shuts Down State Zoos, Ends Animal Captivity

The government of Costa Rica announced this Thursday that it will close the country's two state zoos, following 11 years of litigation over a...

The Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’ Re-released After Over 50 Years

"Let it Be", the documentary film about The Beatles released just after the band's break up in 1970, hit screens again on Wednesday --...

Unveiling the Magic of Comic Con Costa Rica 2024

Since its opening, Comic Con Costa Rica has drawn thousands to the Convention Center, immersing them in the world of comics, anime, movies, and...

Environment and Wildlife

CNE Declares Green Alert for Rincon de la Vieja Volcano

The National Emergency Commission (CNE) declared a green alert due to increased activity at the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. Particularly, five districts are...

Corcovado’s Delicate Ecosystem at Risk Due to Increased Tourism

Corcovado National Park has a unique biodiversity, which must be protected. Therefore, the Osa neighbors expressed their concern over the decision the Osa Conservation...

Costa Rica Environmentalists Threatened For Trying To Protect Threatened Wetlands

Ricardo Muñoz, a member of the environmental group Nido de Halcón (Hawk’s Nest), revealed that he has faced threats for his advocacy in defense...