Did you know that during a regular Major League Baseball (MLB) game an average of one hundred baseballs are used? It means that once taken out of play, a standard professional baseball will not be reused again.
Why is this?...
Costa Rica is a beautiful country to visit. Many people opt to travel during their dry season, as to avoid the rain. But there is much merit in visiting Costa Rica during their Rainy, or ‘Green’ season. Firstly, there...
Habitat for Humanity, Costa Rica, and local entrepreneurs are joining together in a fundraising campaign to build adequate housing for a group of low-income families in Costa Rica. The national campaign slogan is “home is where dreams are born”.
The...
The Presidents from Ecuador, Costa Rica, and Columbia announced an agreement reached recently to increase the protection of some of the world’s most biodiverse waters. “We share these marine resources, and must accept responsibility for managing this region so...
The online gambling market has risen significantly in recent times, managing to take advantage of ever developing technologies, faster connection speeds and the general public's taste for bigger, better and quicker ways to enjoy online gaming, bingo, casino and...
The Society for Marine Biology Conservation (SCB) recently announced the creation of the Jairo Mora Sandoval Award, named after the murdered Costa Rican environmentalist. In the future the organization will recognize and award those individuals who are considered an...
You probably didn't think it was possible, but it's true. For 75 days straight in 2015, Costa Rica ran on 100% renewable energy, and then did it again this year for 76 days straight.
But that isn't the only thing...
The Costa Rican Legislative Assembly introduced a bill to close the National Highway Council (CONAVI), in a forum called The Need for Reforms on Public Transport. The National Institute of Road Infrastructure's (INIV) initiative eliminates the Steering Board of...
Román Urbina, director of the world-famous La Ruta de Conquistadores mountain bike stage race, was just inducted into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame. The Mountain Bike Hall of Fame was established in 1988 to document and record the...
When looking for a house, apartment, loft, or any other options that can be found in Costa Rica, an important decision is whether to purchase your new home fully furnished or with only the basics. If you are looking...
