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In Alliance with the UN, Costa Rica will Design Latin America’s First Strategy Against Expressions of Hate and Discrimination

The Government of Costa Rica and the UN are preparing a national strategy to counter the spread of messages that lead to hatred and discrimination.UNICEF/Ashley Gilbertson The Government of Costa Rica and the UN are preparing a national strategy...

Bayer Was Ordered to Pay $2.25 Billion from Liabilities for Exposure to Roundup Weedkiller

Bayer was ordered on Friday to pay $2.25 billion to a Pennsylvania man who said he developed cancer from exposure to the company's Roundup weedkiller, the man's attorneys said. A jury in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas found that...

More Beaches in Costa Rica Are Accessible to People With Disabilities Thanks to Plastic Recycled Covers

Manzanillo, in the Southern Caribbean, days ago became the last accessible beach for people with disabilities, reduced mobility and older adults. This is thanks to the efforts of Grupo Monge in collaboration with the Costa Rican Accessible Tourism Network...

Why Costa Ricans are so Sports Loving

Costa Ricans are known for their immense passion and love for sports. This Central American nation has a deep-rooted sporting culture that encompasses a wide range of activities, including soccer, basketball, surfing, and even more niche sports like bullfighting. There...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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The Rise of Wellness Pura Vida Tourism in Costa Rica

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