“Listen to Your Gut” Campaign Detects Over 120 Suspected Cases of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The initiative, which is touring the country, revealed that 80% of the people evaluated through its forms presented warning signs for Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s Disease. A public health campaign called “Escucha tu panza” (Listen to Your Gut) is shedding light on a medical reality that often goes unnoticed, hidden under the common diagnoses of […]
Perception of Deteriorating Freedom of Expression in Costa Rica Hits Three-Year High, UCR Study Finds
A report from the UCR’s Freedom of Expression Program (PROLEDI) reveals that opinions on the state of this right are strongly linked to political affinity with the president, and confirms “nuanced” trust in the media. A new study from the University of Costa Rica (UCR) warns of a growing public perception of deteriorating freedom of […]
Alajuela Get Ready to Shine: 7 Floats and 13 Bands to Light Up the 2025 Christmas Festival
The “City of Mangoes” is gearing up to host one of the most anticipated celebrations of the season. The Municipality of Alajuela has confirmed its traditional Christmas festival, “Alajuela Brilla” (Alajuela Shines), promising to fill the streets with music, color, and festive spirit this coming Saturday, December 6th. With a robust lineup featuring seven floats […]
Match Preview: Costa Rica hosts Honduras in decisive World Cup Qualifier
The Costa Rican National Team is preparing to face one of the most important commitments in the qualifying calendar for the FIFA World Cup 2026. This coming Tuesday, November 18, the National Stadium in San José will host a new edition of the “Central American Classic” against Honduras. Following the goalless draw recorded last month […]
Tico Pride! Cafetalera Aquiares Conquers the Global Coffee Awards, Crowned Best in Costa Rica
The aroma of Costa Rican coffee has made a powerful statement on the world stage. Today, we celebrate the people, the team, and the community of Cafetalera Aquiares S.A., who have put our country’s name at the very top by triumphing at the prestigious Global Coffee Awards 2025. This isn’t just an award; it’s a […]
The Celso Gamboa case, the soberanity and justice of a nation call to trial.
From the Summit of Power to an Extradition Cell: The Story of Celso Gamboa that Puts Costa Rica to the Test An Earthquake in Costa Rican Politics The news shook the country like a political earthquake: one of the most powerful and influential men in Costa Rica over the last decade, a former Supreme Court […]
The Niagara Falls Lit Up with the Colors of Costa Rica’s Flag
On September 15, 2025, as Costa Rica commemorated its 204th anniversary of independence, one of the world’s most iconic natural landmarks paid tribute in a spectacular way. Niagara Falls, straddling the border between Canada and the United States, lit up in blue, white, and red — the colors of the Costa Rican flag — as […]
Binational Project Advances Conservation of Stone Spheres at World Heritage Site
A team of specialists from Costa Rica and Mexico is currently at the Finca 6 Museum Site in Osa, carrying out a crucial phase in the long-term conservation of the pre-Columbian stone spheres. The work in August 2025 is focused on the restoration of three limestone spheres, a rare variety whose composition makes them especially […]
Free Admission to National Parks This Sunday, August 24: Celebrate National Parks Day
This Sunday, August 24, Costa Ricans and visitors alike will have a unique opportunity: admission to Costa Rica’s National Parks will be completely free. The measure is part of the commemoration of National Parks Day, a date that celebrates the country’s commitment to conservation and the enjoyment of its natural wealth. The free admission is […]
Mascaradas, Cimarronas, and Copleros: The Soul of Costa Rica Awakens in Escazú
Close your eyes for a moment. Listen to the approaching beat of a drum, the lively and strident melody of a cimarrona band, and the laughter sparked by a cleverly recited copla. That is the soundtrack of our deepest identity, and this coming Saturday, August 9th, it will sound louder than ever in the heart […]