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Does Heat or Rain Generate More Tremors? Ovsicori Made New Analysis of this Popular Belief
“With this heat right now an earthquake is coming” or “those tremor clouds” are recurring phrases in culture that science has refuted several times, arguing that there is no correlation between climate and geological behavior.The issue was again analyzed...
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Regulations for Scooters in Costa Rica are Being Prepared and Owners Will Need a License
The Road Safety Council (Cosevi) has released a plan to regulate the use of mopeds and adapted bicycles with motors, generating diverse reactions among the population. This approach could imply the imposition of new requirements for driving these vehicles...
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Costa Rica is Promoted as an Adventure Destination at 7 Tourism Fairs in The United States and Canada
The Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT), together with Costa Rican companies, will participate in seven adventure tourism and outdoor activities fairs to promote the country. The events take place between January and March in the United States and Canada.The...
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How to Change the PIN of your Bank Card in Costa Rica Now that They Will Ask You to do so in Stores?
Since last January 1st, the businesses' dataphones request the PIN of the cards when customers make purchases of ¢50,000 or more. This is taken as a security measure to prevent criminals from making purchases with cards that do not...
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Cycling Competitions in Costa Rica: A Sports Passion in the Country
Cycling competitions in Costa Rica have gained tremendous popularity over the years, attracting both national and international participants. The country's diverse terrain, breathtaking landscapes, and strong cycling culture make it an ideal destination for cycling enthusiasts.One of the most...
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Giant Sloths and Llamas Lived 6 Million Years Ago in the South Zone of Costa Rica
Fossils of horses, llamas, sloths, armadillos, mastodons, birds, crocodiles, dolphins and fish stand out in a new sample in the exhibition in the South Zone. In addition to the spheres that bear witness to the cultures that inhabited the...
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In 2024, Tourist Visits To Costa Rica Will Be The Highest In History
This year 2023 Costa Rica obtained the best figures regarding the visit of tourists, the highest in all history during November.The information was known, in the accountability of the Minister of Tourism of the Central American country, William Rodríguez...
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Costa Rica Will Increase Electricity Rates in 2024
January will start with an increase in electricity rates in Costa Rica, due among other causes to the water drought and the effects of the El Niño phenomenon, the Public Services Regulatory Authority (Aresep) announced.In spite of renewable sourcesDuring...
Culture & Lifestyle
How to NOT Break Your New Year`s Resolutions?
Making New Year's resolutions is a common tradition that people engage in to bring about positive change in their lives. However, keeping these promises can often be a challenging task.To ensure that you stay on track and fulfill your...
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Tourism MSMEs Will Now Be Able to Sell Their Products Online Through the Tico Treasures Platform
The first 100 artisans begin their online sales on the new Tico Treasures platform of the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT).This project began in November 2022 with the signing of the public-private agreement between the ICT, Mastercard and Correos...
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Human Brains Aged Rapidly During the Pandemic, Researchers Say
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated brain aging by 5.5 months, even in those who were not infected with the virus,...