Culture & Lifestyle
The Fascinating… and Delicious History of Cacao
Mexico was the country that made cocoa known to the world. The Olmecs (1500 to 400 BC) were the first humans to taste cocoa in the form of a drink in the following way: they ground cocoa beans, mixing...
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Johan, the Garbage Collector-Dancer: “We Are Worth A Lot To Costa Rica”
Johan Rugama, the sanitation collaborator of the Municipality of San José who was caught dancing Swing Criollo while doing his work, made himself known throughout Costa Rica and made it very clear that his work is honorable and valuable...
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“Jobs with a Safety Helmet Stopped Having Gender,” Says Costa Rica’s First Construction Engineer
“Breaking barriers and generating changes is not easy, but if you have a passion for something you have to fight to achieve it”, that's how Ana Grettel Leandro defines her life, while remembering that she wanted to be a...
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4 Ways to Live a More Organic Lifestyle
As we become more aware of the effects humans have on our environment and the way in which we farm and keep animals contributes to these disastrous effects, people are looking at more ways to introduce organic products into their lives
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Costa Rica’s First Female Forensic Biologist Designed a State-of-the-Art Portable Crime Lab
In 2010 Tatiana López had to present a University project, she was already working in the Judicial Branch and, together with her partner, Alejandro Castillo, reflected for her work one of the dreams she had for years, the design...
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Why African Americans Expats are Choosing Costa Rica as the Best Option for a Better Life
The Caribbean coast of Central America’s safest and most stable country offers African-american expats a life that is less stressful, more affordable, and free from the burdens of everyday racism found in their country of origin.When she first set...
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7 Steps to Be Successful Sooner In Your Life
Achieving success overnight is not possible. However, there are some ways to speed up the process. In these times we tend to want things fast.From losing weight to internet speed to the response to your latest email or...
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Mexico Decriminalizes Abortion in Historic Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court of Mexico declared this past Tuesday unconstitutional to punish abortion in a unanimous vote that opens the door for women from all over the country to access this procedure.Abortion Is an Issue that Attracts Controversy"With...
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This is How the Costa Rican Colors Were Seen in the Italian Sky On the Occasion Of The Bicentennial Celebration
The celebrations for the Bicentennial of the Independence of Central America cross borders and this past Tuesday it was Europe's turn. The event was made specific in the iconic Piazza del Popol, in Rome, where the ambassadors of the...
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The Mysterious House of the Devil in Mexico and its Macabre Mural
The ‘pyramid’ or the largest stepped temple in the world is in San Andrés Cholula, in Puebla (Mexico). The Magic Town is also characterized by its large number of Catholic temples and other historical buildings. Of course, legends have...
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Liposuction and Liposculpture Are Prohibited as Treatment for Overweight and Obesity in Costa Rica
The declaration of obesity as a chronic disease of importance for public health is accompanied by the Costa Rican...