Culture & Lifestyle
Real Stories Show the Impact of Knowing Genetic Truth in Costa Rica
DNA testing has become a key tool for resolving family doubts, confirming ties, and making important decisions. Every result carries a story. At the ADN La Prueba laboratory, cases have been documented that reflect the emotional and legal impact...
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The Rise of Knitting, Embroidery, and Pottery as a Path to Wellness
In a hyper-digitalized world, where screens dominate work, social, and personal lives, more and more people are turning their attention to activities that feel simpler, slower, and more real: knitting, embroidery, pottery, and hand-painting. Far from being forgotten crafts,...
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Costa Rica Sets Record for Organ Donation: 130% More Cadaveric Donors in 2025
Costa Rica is experiencing an unprecedented moment in its national donation and transplant system, thanks to the strengthening of processes for identifying and coordinating deceased donors, the supportive commitment of families, and the coordinated work of the country's medical...
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Costa Rican Mothers Care During Pregnancy Reduces Complications in Childbirth and the Newborn
Proper care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the newborn's first days makes a difference in minimizing certain risks and ensuring healthier development. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), each year, more than 300,000 women die from complications related to...
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Costa Rica Must Increase Consumption of Natural and Local Foods
The Costa Rican population must consume more natural and local foods and reduce its consumption of processed and ultra-processed products, according to the College of Nutrition Professionals (CPN), within the framework of National Nutrition Week, which is celebrated in...
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Celebrating Farmer’s Day in CR with Don Guillermo Herrera Fallas
Every May 15 is celebrated in Costa Rica, the day of the farmer. This date was decreed by law 4096, published in 1968.The day of the farmer is celebrated to honor the work that farmers do on the land...
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Why Doesn’t Costa Rica Have an Army?
Costa Rica stands as one of the few nations in the world without a standing military, a remarkable political and social decision that has shaped its identity for over seven decades. While many countries allocate significant resources to national...
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The Secret Behind the Success: The Mother Who Inspired Amanda Moncada and Amalia Ortuño
In Costa Rica, Mother's Day is celebrated every August 15, coinciding with the Feast of the Assumption, a date full of religious and cultural significance.In other countries, this special date is celebrated on different dates. For example, in the...
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Defense of Indigenous Peoples’ Heritage and Intellectual Property Brought Together Dozens in Costa Rica
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and the Centro Cultural España joined forces to organize a forum focused on the challenges and prospects of Indigenous Peoples' cultural heritage and collective...
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Costa Rica is the Third Country in the Americas for Freedom of Expression
Costa Rica ranks third in the Americas for freedom of expression, according to the most recent Reporters Without Borders (RSF) report published on May 2, 2025. The annual study evaluates 180 countries and territories based on five indicators: political...
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Discovery of Two Slave Galleons in Cahuita Rewrites History of the Costa Rican Caribbean
Thanks to the work of a team of young people from Limón, in partnership with the University of Costa...