A 5.4-magnitude earthquake, followed by a strong aftershock, struck the central region of Costa Rica early Monday morning. The tremors caused widespread alarm across the capital city of San José and surrounding areas, though authorities confirm there were no...
Costa Rica’s international standing continues to reach impressive new heights. The prestigious National Geographic Traveller (UK) recently dedicated its cover story and main feature to Costa Rica's natural wonders and pioneering conservation model.
Recognitions like this reinforce the country's status...
When Diego Quesada Rodríguez of Costa Rica saw the video of a rescue worker pulling a baby from the rubble, something changed. The Costa Rican Boy Scout, who was accustomed to volunteering in community and emergency projects, felt he...
The anticipation in the pageant world has finally come to an end. The Miss Universe Organization has officially announced the date and venue for its highly anticipated coronation night, an event that will gather delegates from around the globe,...
There was a time when the great capitals of entertainment were reduced to a handful of predictable coordinates: Hollywood, New York, or London dictated the rules, rhythms, and stories that the planet was meant to consume. Latin America, more...
The US’s booming Spanish-speaking population, expected to be the largest in the world by 2050, is creating massive demand for bilingual talent. What does this mean for US neighbors that use Spanish, like Costa Rica? Before answering that question,...
A Heartfelt Welcome at the Airport
The brave personnel from the Costa Rican Fire Department (Cuerpo de Bomberos de Costa Rica) have officially returned home. The team had traveled to Venezuela to provide critical aid following the devastating dual earthquakes...
A Wave of Solidarity Across the Nation
The profound solidarity of the Costa Rican people is rapidly transforming into tangible relief for thousands of families devastated by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela. The scale of the tragedy continues to grow,...
In the midst of one of the most painful tragedies in recent times, thousands of Venezuelan families are facing the aftermath of the powerful earthquakes that shook the country. For those living through this situation from a distance, one...
The Costa Rican Red Cross sent 16 rescue workers to Venezuela following the earthquakes that devastated that South American nation on June 24.
The delegation is scheduled to depart today, Friday, at 6 p.m. from Juan Santamaría International Airport.
The team...
