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Living with Earthquakes in Costa Rica: An Expats Perspective on Seismic Activity

A friend who lives in New York City was all over social media in the wake of the 4.8 earthquake that hit the east...

Controversy Erupts as Costa Rica Denies Entry to British Journalist

Through his Twitter account (X), British journalist Karl Penhaul reported being stranded since last Sunday at the Juan Santamaría International Airport, as immigration authorities...

Costa Rica Expat Living: A Tale of Misadventure and Resilience

Broken lines, broken stringsBroken threads, broken springsBroken idols, broken headsPeople sleeping in broken bedsAin’t no use jivingAin’t no use jokingEverything is broken—- Bob Dylan I...

Parenting in Costa Rica: Where Two Kids Equal One Trillion Ants

Two of the central aspects of my life are wildlife and being a dad. I’ve loved wildlife my entire life. I’m constantly studying mammals....

Costa Rica Eases Driving License Rules for Tourists and Expats

Good news for expats: the Legislative Assembly has passed a bill in its initial reading, aiming to amend the timeframe during which foreigners holding...

Tech Maven’s Journey: From Concrete Jungles to Costa Rica Paradise at The Scarlet Villas

In the midst of a global pandemic, where uncertainty loomed, one American woman decided to take a leap of faith and embark on a...
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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...

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...

US and Latin America Seek Migration Crisis Solutions in Guatemala

The foreign ministers of about twenty American countries will meet in Guatemala on Tuesday to discuss strategies to address the migration crisis in a...