I arrived nearly two hours early to the small campus of Veritas University to meet Luis Chaves. Although I didn't want to rush him, I decided to text him. Take your time, but I’m available when you’re ready. Chaves replied back almost immediately. He was on his way.
You could say that the Magón National Prize for Culture is kind of like the Pulitzer of Costa Rica. It's a national honor given to an exceptional artist or intellectual, and it celebrates an entire lifetime of cultural contributions. Described by the Culture Ministry as “the highest recognition awarded by the nation of Costa Rica,” this year’s Magón Prize went to 70-year-old poet Julieta Dobles Yzaguirre.
Costa Rican authorities are investigating the death of a 57-year-old Canadian woman at a cosmetic surgery clinic in San José. The woman had reportedly returned for a follow-up appointment after undergoing a procedure earlier in October.
Costa Rica's tsunami warning center says it will stop round-the-clock monitoring of the country's coasts on Jan. 1, 2027, unless the government and lawmakers...
Researchers tracking endangered giant manta rays in Costa Rica have discovered that younger animals remain close to coastal habitats while adults travel across international waters. The findings could help guide future marine conservation efforts.
