Culture & Lifestyle
Are Costa Rica’s Indigenous Languages Doomed to Disappear? Part 1
In a few words, it has been known to happen. The Chorotega and Huetar languages, which were spoken in the Nicoya peninsula and in the Central Valley, respectively, disappeared between the 18th and 19th centuries. They were displaced by...
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How to Stay Focused: Lessons from Japanese Zanshin Practice
In the book, Zen in the Art of Archery, German researcher Eugen Herrigel tells how his Japanese teacher hit the target with one arrow and then split the first arrow with the second one
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United Nations Project in Costa Rica Positions Leadership of Indigenous and Migrant Women
Strengthening the participation of women from groups in vulnerable situations and promoting peaceful coexistence in territories at risk of conflict, especially indigenous peoples, is the objective of one of the most recent projects developed by the United Nations Population...
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After an Investment of $ 400,000, the Monument of Social Guarantees will Return to the New Roundabout in Zapote
After investing $ 400,000 in its restoration, the monument of Social Guarantees will be located again in the new roundabout and overpass in Zapote. The National Highway Council (Conavi) reported that the final stage of restoration had already been...
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Costa Rica, the Best Place to Retire with Excellent Weather Year-round
In the land of “Pure Life”, with great weather year-round, expats from North America and Europe report that they can be more outside, feel healthier, appear younger, and miss the snow. Costa Rica is the country that has the...
Low Interest Rates ln The Local Real Estate Sector
The low bank interest rates in Costa Rica that have prevailed since the beginning of 2020 and especially in this 2021 open an opportunity for Real Estate investors to take a new credit or refinance their current debts
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If You Dream of Living in Costa Rica, There Has Never Been a Better Time To Do So
Due mainly to its recognized social stability, Costa Rica began since the 90s to emerge as an ideal country to visit, retire or live for many citizens of the United States, Canada and Europe. If to that we add...
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Artistic Project Seeks to Camouflage Window Grills With Plants to Beautify the City of San José
Dressing the window grills that are in the Tico capital with vines, climbing plants and native species, is the objective of the project "San José City Landscape", promoted by Ricardo Ramón, director of the Cultural Center of Spain in...
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International Dance Day: Living Expression of a Country’s Culture
The world enjoys different forms of artistic manifestations, which vary in many cases according to the culture, customs and idiosyncrasies of each region. In 1982, at the initiative of the International Dance Committee, April 29th was proclaimed by UNESCO...
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Easter is Over! Review Here the Upcoming Legal Holidays in Costa Rica
Now it will be until next Sunday, April 11th, when there is a new holiday, which is mandatory double pay for those who work that day. On that date the Battle of Rivas is commemorated, with a peculiar meaning...
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Costa Rica Will Participate in MD&M West 2025 as a Benchmark in Technological and Sustainable Advances
With a focus on innovation and development in technological advances and sustainable solutions, Costa Rica will participate in MD&M...