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China Announces Its First Female Ambassador in the History of Relations with Costa Rica

China once again has a first rank diplomatic representation in Costa Rica. Months ago the departure of the previous ambassador took place and this past Thursday the arrival of his replacement was announced. It is noteworthy that for the first...

Young Woman from Coto Brus Will be the First Costa Rican to Fly One of the Largest Airplanes on Earth

Andrea Stroup, originally from CotoBrus, began her extraordinary journey in 2019 when she entered a pilot academy in the United States. Today, she proudly holds the title of being the first Costa Rican to be licensed to fly a...

Electricity Rates to Rise Between 15% and 20% Due to Higher Thermal Generation in Costa Rica

Electricity rates will increase between 15% and 20% as of 2025 in Costa Rica, due to higher thermal generation.The news was released this Monday by the Regulatory Authority of Public Services (Aresep), who stated that the adjustments are due...

NASA Selects Frankling Chang’s Ad Astra Rocket for Phase II Development of Space Engine

Ad Astra Rocket Company, a company owned by former Costa Rican astronaut Franklin Chang Díaz, has been selected for Phase II of the NASA contract to advance the development of the VASIMR® engine.This is a high-power plasma propulsion system...

Ligia Madrigal Conquers Everest: She is the First Costa Rican Woman to Reach the World`s Highest Peak

The Costa Rican athlete Ligia Madrigal, 51, reached the goal and this past Wednesday became the first woman from Costa Rica to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, in the Himalayan mountain range....

Ticos to Celebrate the Bicentennial of the Nicoya Party With Cycling Race in Gran Fondo Guanacaste

With the promise of challenges, impressive landscapes and pure adrenaline, the Gran Fondo Guanacaste returns. In this second edition, it is expected to bring together 2,000 cyclists in a unique experience on the iconic Route 1. The event will have...

Do You Want to Know the Officials Who Govern Your Local Community in Costa Rica?

At the municipal level in Costa Rica, each person has between 23 and 35 local authorities.The number sounds a bit big and is divided like this: In each canton there is a mayor's office and two vice mayors' offices. Per municipality...

Costa Rica Seeks to Prohibit Synthetic Nicotine in Vapers Due to its Effects on Minors

The Ministry of Health seeks to prohibit synthetic nicotine in electronic devices such as vapers, mainly due to the increase in consumption in the underage population. According to figures from the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS), so far in...

Costa Rica Announces End to Electricity Cuts

The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) has made a crucial announcement for all Costa Ricans: the electricity cuts planned for the following days are suspended thanks to the notable increase in rains during the last time periods. Improvement in Cachi...

How is Climate Change Affecting the Generation of Electricity Globally?

Climate change is one of the most pressing global issues of our time, and it is having a significant impact on the generation of electricity. The burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas for electricity...
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Top Chefs Gather at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa for Exclusive October Gastronomic Series

LA FORTUNA, COSTA RICA — Eight guest chefs will join Saúl Umaña, Culinary Director of Tabacón Thermal Resort &...