Culture & Lifestyle

According to the Vital Statistics 2023 on population, births, deaths and marriages, published by the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC) last November, 50,205 births were registered in Costa Rica during that year. Of the total, 25,507 were...

Customs and traditions are passed down from generation to generation, and despite the fact that globalization is wreaking havoc on world society, with the loss of identity, in Santa Cruz the situation is different, because the more they resemble...

Basketball icon and considered by many as the best player in the history of the NBA, Michael Jordan, is in Costa Rica enjoying a well-deserved vacation. According to the press office of the Immigration and Foreigners Office, the legendary...

With the arrival of the vacation season, thousands of people are preparing to enjoy the beaches. However, authorities have issued a series of key recommendations to ensure the safety of vacationers and avoid economic sanctions. These measures are especially...

Expats reflect on their key experiences of 2024 and share their aspirations for 2025. Their genuine stories highlight the diverse paths of expatriates, as well as the shared experiences that connect those who have decided to make their homes...

The Surf Teaching Schools located in the canton of Osa, Puntarenas Province, began to implement a project to promote safety measures in the teaching of this sport, which attracts thousands of tourists to the country every year.The plan consists...

We are deeply honored to share a culinary journey with a cookbook that not only delights your taste buds but also inspires you to support a wonderful mission. This brand-new cookbook, that isn’t just a cookbook, rather a heartfelt...

Pork is an essential ingredient in tamales, the most iconic dish of the end-of-year festivities in Costa Rica. In addition to its flavor, pork provides essential nutrients such as high-quality proteins, vitamins and minerals.In Costa Rica, Christmas festivities are...

Every year it is commemorated the International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) states that in the region of the Americas nearly 500 people die every day as a result of some...

In the last two decades, the population of Costa Rica has experienced a significant decline in its birth rate. In 2002, the crude birth rate was 1.43%, while in 2023 it fell to 0.98%, according to data from the...