As the clock strikes midnight and the fireworks light up the night sky, thousands of Costa Rican families will have prepared for the rituals that, for generations, have marked the birth of a New Year. Some defy the choking hazard of eating 12 grapes in 12 seconds in order to secure prosperity and even find …
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About fifty American tourists observe a Danish container ship entering the Panama Canal, which, approaching its 25th year under Panamanian sovereignty, faces threats from the next president of the United States, Donald Trump. The sky is overcast, humidity is high, and rain threatens at the Agua Clara locks visitor center on the Atlantic entrance of …
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The runway at Liberia’s Daniel Oduber Quirós Airport, once again presented problems that led to its temporary closure. According to the Dirección General de Aviación Civil (DGAC), the runway had to be temporarily closed due to considerable damage on its surface. The closure began around 4:00 p.m. and was scheduled to reopen at 6:00 p.m. …
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Now that the dry season is upon us, it’s a great time to plant and harvest those delicious home-garden tomatoes. Hot, dry days are optimal for growing tomatoes in Costa Rica. That’s because these plants are very susceptible to leaf diseases in the rainy season. Since there’s no rain now, you can plant tomatoes and …
In a significant boost to Costa Rica’s international connectivity, Avianca Airlines has announced plans to launch direct flights between San José and Miami as part of its broader expansion across Florida. The new route, scheduled to begin operations in 2025, will increase travel options for both business travelers and tourists between the two cities. The …
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The United States deported a record of more than 61,000 Guatemalans during 2024, reported the Guatemala Migration Institute upon receiving the last four flights of the year with deportees this Friday. The last four flights landed amid expectations about immigration policies that Donald Trump will adopt, who on January 20 will assume the U.S. presidency …
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A camera trap is a fairly unsophisticated piece of technology. A camera, a motion sensor, an SD card, and a handful of regular old double A batteries make up the inventory of the most important components. A million brands making a million different models are for sale all over the world. If you live in …
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Here’s a healthy idea for the New Year: make green juices for boosting your health and vitality. Everyone can take advantage of these healthy drinks, which provide many of the nutrients we need for good health. You can purchase greens in the markets, or better yet, grow them at home. No matter if you live …
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The Municipal Council of Quepos recently got a jump on the rest of Costa Rica with their unanimous decision to officially ban the use of noise-producing fireworks during the end of year festivities. There is currently a proposed law pending to make this a permanent ban on the national level, but it has yet to …
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The Costa Rican Ministry of Health announced that as of February 2025, it will require a yellow fever vaccination certificate from all travelers going to 44 countries. These countries include Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, …
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