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Fidélitas University Enters the C-Neutral Country Program

The headquarters of the Fidélitas University, in Heredia, joined the select group of companies and institutions that obtain a place within the Country Program directed by the Direction of Climate Change of the Ministry of Environment and Energy of...

Would You Like to Meet a Museum of Living Trees?

An Arboretum -that is, a museum of living trees- is located in the Golfo Dulce Forest Reserve, in the south of the country, open to the public that wishes to travel alone or with a guide. The property is...

Costa Rica Exceeds Wind Generation Record

Wind continues to consolidate as the 2nd source in contribution within the country's electricity matrix. The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) reported that the largest wind generation in history was reached this month with 1,512.65 Gigawatt-hours. This exceeds 1,287.68...

For the First Time a Costa Rican Woman Classifies the World’s Maximum Surf Championship

For the first time, the maximum surf championship will feature a Costa Rican surfer. The young Brisa Hennessy won the ticket to the so-called "Dream Tour" on Monday to play the semifinals of the Port Stephens Toyota Pro, in...

Did You Know that Moving to Another Country Could Affect Your Gut Bacteria?

Believe it or not, when we decide to move to another country, we are also changing the scenario for our own bacteria population. In this regard, a compelling new study published in the journal “Cell” suggests that migration between...

Do You Have Dysmetry, Plantar Fasciitis, or Flat Foot?

A trio of young engineers -of the School of Industrial Design of the Technological Institute of Costa Rica (TEC)- are the creators of modern orthopedic insoles, designed to suit their clients. Fixs is the name of the company they...

Get to Know 10 Details of the Future Electric Train

Presidential House and the Costa Rican Railway Institute (Incofer) set August 2019 as the deadline to have the feasibility study of the electric train that is being installed in the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM). The project, which at the time...

Come to Tamarindo Beach!

Playa Tamarindo is the main beach of the district that bears the same name. Also, it is one of the most renowned tourist destinations, as well as one of the most accessible places in the northern region of our...

New Law Imposes a Fine of ¢ 180 Thousand (US$ 290 Approx.) on Anyone Who Drinks Liquor on the Streets

Those who tend to drink alcoholic beverages in the streets or public places are now exposed to a fine of up to ¢ 180 thousand. This is determined by the new liquor law that governs from this Wednesday after...

Costa Rica Suspends the Largest Hydroelectric Project in Central America Indefinitely

The “El Diquís” hydroelectric project, considered the largest in Central America with an estimated investment of US$ 2,100 million and rejected by indigenous communities, has been suspended indefinitely, the Government of Costa Rica reported. "There is an indefinite suspension of...
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Workplace wellness: 5 things companies can learn from Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula

By JW Oliver Nicoya is one of Costa Rica’s Blue Zones, a region associated with an unusually high concentration of...