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Basketball Booms: Exploring NBA's Impact on Costa Rica's Culture and Betting SceneUnlocking the Cultural Phenomenon: NBA's Influence on Costa RicaCosta Rica's Love Affair with BasketballBasketball's popularity in Costa Rica is not merely a trend but a deeply ingrained cultural...

Since 2013 and until October 2023, Costa Rica has naturalized 50,433 foreigners. These come from 116 countries and territories, some of them as familiar as Central America or the United States, and others from more distant countries such as...

The Dynamic Influence of Soccer Betting on Costa Rican CommunitiesElevating Communities through Soccer Betting: A Costa Rican PerspectiveSoccer holds a special place in Costa Rica, intertwining with its culture, economy, and social fabric. However, the influence of soccer betting...

The attack by a crocodile on two people last Monday, which ended with the death of one of them in the South Zone, should not be viewed lightly by Costa Ricans.LillianaPiedra, biologist and specialist in Wildlife Management and Conservation...

Embracing the Pura Vida Connection: NFL Draft Prospects with Costa Rican RootsUnveiling the Cultural Tapestry Discover the fascinating stories of NFL Draft prospects whose journey intertwines with the vibrant culture and lifestyle of Costa Rica. Beyond the gridiron, delve into...

On November 29 of last year, a group of 15 surf instructors from Playa Tamarindo submitted a formal complaint to the Municipality of Santa Cruz against schools of this sport that operate outside the legal regulations on that popular...

The Ministry of Public Works and Transportation (MOPT) denies that tourists will face inconveniences if they visit Puerto Viejo de Limón this Holy Week.The authorities began expansion work on three bridges on Route 256, however, they assure that the...

With the vote of 40 deputies, the Legislative Assembly defined the hummingbirds of the species “Amaziliaboucardi” and “Microcheracupreiceps” as the national symbol of the fauna of Costa Rica.This past Tuesday, the bill was given a second debate, which puts...

The number of foreigners who cross Costa Rica in search of new opportunities in North America has shown a constant upward trend and each time the record is broken.In 2023, 529,348 people were counted and for this year the...

A commission of the Costa Rican Congress endorsed this past Tuesday a bill that seeks to prohibit the exploration and exploitation of oil and natural gas in the country, and now the issue will soon be discussed by the...