The Legislative Assembly's Environment Committee is analyzing a reform to the General Health Law to address the growing noise pollution in Costa Rica. The initiative contemplates stricter sanctions, ranging from gradual fines to the revocation of operating licenses for...
Change your mindset about learning languages. The first step is to let go of the idea that it's too late to learn. Adults have advantages that children don't: more discipline, learning experience, and analytical skills.
Some key mindsets:
Embrace mistakes: Making...
Is the public health system of Costa Rica facing a financial crisis? This is the opinion of several professionals from the Global Health Commission of the National Academy of Sciences.
A democratic society requires a social protection and security system...
Luis Posada is not just an artist—he’s a force of nature. His vivid murals, infectious laugh, and defiant independence have earned him the trust of celebrities, the loyalty of wildlife, and the love of those lucky enough to know...
Eleven archaeological objects will return to the land where they were created hundreds of years ago and from where they subsequently traveled internationally. This collection of artifacts was in the possession of Austro-Dutch physician Hans Feriz. His family recently...
From 2020 to 2024, the General Directorate of Migration and Foreigners (DGME) received 2,348 applications from foreign pensioners to remain in the country. Of these applications, 1,605 were from men and 743 were from women. During this period, the...
For decades, Costa Rica has been a bucket-list destination for eco-tourists across the world, drawing millions of visitors each year to its waterfalls, cloud forests, and palm fringed beaches.
More recently, this beautiful nation has become the epicentre of wellness...
For years, Costa Rica has consistently topped global happiness rankings, most notably the **Happy Planet Index (HPI)**, earning it the unofficial title of the "Happiest Country in the World." This isn't just a catchy slogan; it's the result of...
Ibai Llanos, one of the most influential content creators, pitted Costa Rican gallo pinto against Colombian arepas. This culinary showdown is part of the digital competition called "World Breakfast Cup," which he organizes on his social media.
This initiative brings...
Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans, they compared the brains of 43 children: 20 had been exposed to family violence and 23 lived in safe environments. When shown images of angry faces, the abused children showed heightened activation...
