Local News

Going to the Gym is the Most Practiced Sport in Costa Rica and Behind it is Soccer, According to a UCR Study

Going to the gym (that is, lifting weights and using machines) is the most recreationally practiced sport in Costa Rica, surpassing soccer.Among those who do practice some sport, 59% say they go to the gym recreationally and 8% do...

The Percentage of Renewable Energy in Costa Rica Could Reach 93% between 2023 and 2025 Due to Lack of Rain

Since December 2022, technicians from the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) detected a decrease in reservoirs, the large bodies of water that are available in their hydroelectric plants to produce energy when the rains stop and the flows decrease.  At...

Tico Ministry of Health Contradicts AyA on Water Quality in Alajuelita and Recommends Neighbors to Boil It

 The Ministry of Health contradicts Acueductos y Alcantarillados (AyA) about the quality of water in Alajuelita.It was the weekend that Health issued an urgent alert to the community of Alajuelita, Tejarcillos and Concepción, due to concerns with the quality...

ICE Reports 1,400 Clients Who Generate Their Electricity But Have Obstacles To Transmit And Sell The Surpluses

The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) reports 1,400 clients who produce their own electricity, mostly from solar panels. This group, made up mainly of industry, increases the country's electricity generation capacity by 43.54 megawatts.  Starting October 1, these customers could...

President of Costa Rica in Panama for Immigration Talks

 The president of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves, arrived in Panama today to hold talks with his host partner, Laurentino Cortizo, with whom he will analyze the crisis of irregular migration.  The visitor was received at the Marcos A. Gelabert Airport,...

Surfing in Costa Rica: Riding the Waves of Paradise

Costa Rica, a tropical paradise nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, is widely known for its breathtaking beaches, lush rainforests, and vibrant wildlife. However, it is also home to some of the best surfing spots in...

More Than 100 Ticos Have Fallen Into a False Job Scam in the US, Warns Embassy

Scammers trick these people into believing they can help them get a job or expedite the visa application process.

Six Women Were Declared “Beneméritas de la Patria”by the Costa Rican Legislative Assembly

The deputies of the Legislative Assembly approved this Wednesday to give the distinction of Beneméritas de la Patria to six women who stood out in their feminist struggles, as well as in politics, education and culture.These are Corina Rodríguez...

The Best Places to Appreciate Coming Annular Solar Eclipse in Costa Rica

 The Costa Rican sky will dress up next October 14 with a unique celestial event: an annular solar eclipse, where the Sun will appear as a dazzling ring of fire in certain points of the territory.  This special phenomenon will...

Israel Launches Its Innovation Summit for Food and Water Security from Costa Rica

 The Embassy of Israel presented this week Agritech 2023, a summit where the main advances in Agricultural Technology are seen.  This covers topics such as irrigation, fertilization and mechanization, and this year it will focus on food and water...
- Advertisement -spot_img

Latest News

Make Your Money Work for You: Simple Habits to Save and Grow Your Wealth

Saving is much more than simply setting money aside: it is an essential tool for building peace of mind,...