Culture & Lifestyle

The Privilege and Responsibility of Being a Father or Mother in Costa Rica

On my way home, I came across a simple phrase stuck on a car bumper, but it left a deep impression on my thoughts. Few phrases so clearly summarize the vast difference between conceiving and raising children: “Anyone can...

Costa Rica’s First Professional Certification in Sustainable Gastronomy is Launched

In a historic evening for the national gastronomy and tourism sector, Costa Rica officially launched its Professional Certification Program in Sustainable Gastronomy, an unprecedented initiative that places the country at the forefront of Latin America by formally recognizing skills,...

POY Latam, Ibero-America’s Most Prestigious Photography Competition, Invites All Documentary Photographers to Participate

Pictures of the Year Latam (POY Latam), Ibero-America's most prestigious documentary photography competition, officially opens its 2025 call for entries. Before August 16, photographers and visual artists from across the region can submit their work free of charge through...

Gisele Bündchen Enjoyed Santa Teresa in Costa Rica With Her Boyfriend and Two Children

Gisele Bündchen, businesswoman and supermodel, visited Costa Rica for the second time this year. This time she did so with her two children and her partner, Joaquim Valente, from June 20 to 30, according to data from the Directorate...

How Are Young People From Costa Rica, Korea, Turkey, and Spain Similar?

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) released its global employment projections, and while concerns in many places relate to the aging of the population, for countries like Costa Rica, it includes a warning regarding youth. Costa Rica is...

How Gambling Laws Differ between Central and North America

Following the rapid expansion of the iGaming industry over the past decade, governments have seen the behaviors of their gambling communities transform significantly. Instead of trying their luck on the casino floor or at the bookmakers, players are now...

Costa Rica is the 2nd Country in Latin America and the Caribbean with the Greatest Gender Equality

Costa Rica is one of the countries with the greatest progress in gender equality in Latin America and the Caribbean, ranking second in the region and 16th in the world in the 2025 Global Gender Gap Index prepared by...

British Chef Jamie Oliver Explores The Blue Zone Diet in Costa Rica

British chef Jamie Oliver visited the Nicoya Peninsula, one of the five Blue Zones in the world, to record a special episode of his show. During his stay, Oliver spent time with five generations of the same family, including...

A Young Costa Rican´s Legacy Changed the Way We Deal With Adolescent Cancer in the Country

Seventeen years ago, a 19-year-old young man named Daniel Arce Bobadilla passed away after four years of battling bone cancer. But before he died, he left behind a dream: that no teenager would have to face cancer in spaces...

7 Financial Tips for Death, Cognitive Loss, or Terminal Illness in Costa Rica

Facing a terminal illness, cognitive decline, or death represents one of life's most sensitive challenges. Beyond the emotional impact, these moments can also bring with them a series of financial procedures and important decisions that, if not planned for,...
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Top Chefs Gather at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa for Exclusive October Gastronomic Series

LA FORTUNA, COSTA RICA — Eight guest chefs will join Saúl Umaña, Culinary Director of Tabacón Thermal Resort &...