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A faint red light, caused by sulfur combustion, illuminated the crater of Poás Volcano last week. The phenomenon was captured early in the evening by the webcam of the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory (OVSICORI), according to volcanologist Geoffroy Avard.According...

On April 8, the Legislative Assembly approved a new national symbol for the country in its second reading. These are the adobe and bahareque houses, so representative of Costa Rica's past, especially in rural areas.The bill was presented by...

“Peñón de Guacalillo remains open without restrictions; accidents are isolated,” says the mayor of Garabito. Despite the accident that occurred last Saturday, when a couple lost their lives after falling from Peñón de Guacalillo, the site remains open and...

The desire to take photos to post on Instagram or Facebook at dangerous natural sites like volcanic craters or inaccessible waterfalls can no longer be tolerated, and therefore, Franz Tattenbach, Minister of Environment and Energy (MINAE), called on legislators...

After months in which entering the famous “Peñon de Guacalillo” meant paying private individuals who took over the site, the coastal area is once again available for free enjoyment by all Costa Ricans and visitors. The decision was made...

Ivanka Trump, daughter of US President Donald Trump, is in Costa Rica enjoying a private vacation on the Pacific coast. During her stay, she has chosen to stay away from the media spotlight and focus on recreational activities with...

The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) issued a strong warning regarding the increase in illegal tourist entry into Quebrada La Gata, located in Venecia de San Carlos, known as the Jurassic Canyon.It is located near the Toro I hydroelectric...

Costa Rica is the land of pura vida, lushing nature and incredible fauna, but like any other country entering legally has its formalities; therefore, every traveler should know that foreign citizens may enter the country as tourists without a...

Oscar Arias, the former president of Costa Rica and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has recently found himself at the center of a diplomatic controversy. The U.S. government revoked his visa without providing a clear explanation, sparking discussions about the...

Between April 9 and 19, Costa Rica will experience zenithal sun, a phenomenon that occurs when the sun's rays hit the country completely perpendicularly. "It occurs every year when the sun is perpendicular, allowing people's shadows to be invisible...