The Costa Rican Soccer Federation dropped a major update this week: Spanish coach Beni Rubido is stepping down from his role with the women’s national team. His last day comes on October 14, right as the squad gears up for a critical stretch. With qualifiers for the 2027 Women’s World Cup kicking off in just …
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Costa Rica is one of the countries that uses the most agrochemicals, which has a series of negative repercussions in various areas. A recent study revealed that the intensive use of agrochemicals in the horticultural region of Zarcero causes physiological stress in earthworms, leading them to flee from contaminated soils. This demonstrates the vulnerability of …
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The Norwegian Nobel Committee handed the 2025 Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado on Friday, sparking sharp words from the White House. Officials there accused the committee of favoring politics over real progress in global conflicts. Machado, a 58-year-old politician from Caracas, heads the Vente Venezuela party. She has led efforts to …
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Paradise doesn’t come cheap. Cars, gas, appliances, phones, TVs often cost more in Costa Rica. But not everything. Here’s a simple, like-for-like look at staples I buy all the time, using lowest supermarket prices I found in each place. The basket Item Costa Rica United States Cheaper in Rice 1,800g bag → ₡1,700 1 lb …
Guatemala has started accepting deportees from other countries as part of its deal with the United States, with the first group of Hondurans arriving on a flight from Dallas last Friday. Officials from the Guatemalan Institute of Migration confirmed they handled the reception of three Hondurans and 56 Guatemalans at the airport. The Hondurans were …
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The National Theater turns 128 this month, and starting Sunday, October 12, it opens its doors for a week of events that mix music, talks, dance, and theater. For eight days through October 19, people can join in activities that highlight the theater’s role in our country’s culture, with most options open to everyone at …
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Costa Rica held Honduras to a scoreless draw in their World Cup qualifier last night, picking up a point that keeps their qualification hopes intact but ramps up the pressure for the games ahead. The game at Francisco Morazán Stadium in San Pedro Sula saw both sides struggle to create real threats. Honduras controlled the …
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Nayara Springs, a secluded adults-only resort near Arenal Volcano National Park, has claimed the highest spot in the MICHELIN Guide’s new hotel rankings. The property received Three MICHELIN Keys, marking it as the first hotel in Costa Rica to achieve this level of recognition. The MICHELIN Guide, long known for its restaurant stars, expanded into …
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The National Meteorological Institute (IMN) issued a warning on Thursday about persistent heavy rains and thunderstorms affecting much of Costa Rica.These conditions are the result of a combination of atmospheric factors that increase instability and heighten the risk of incidents in vulnerable areas. “The country is facing very rainy conditions due to the proximity of …
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Costa Rica’s lawmakers took a step forward today in addressing the latest push to strip President Rodrigo Chaves of his legal protections. The Legislative Assembly proposed October 20 as the date to begin outlining how they will handle the Supreme Electoral Tribunal’s request to lift his immunity over claims of political interference. The move comes …
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