A young female manatee washed up alone on a beach in Tortuguero National Park early on January 5, sparking a coordinated effort by local authorities to save the animal. The calf, identified as a Caribbean manatee, appeared separated from its mother, with no immediate signs of her in the area. Park rangers received the first …
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Organizers of the Australian Open revealed a substantial boost in prize money for the 2026 tournament, pushing the total pool to a record 111.5 million Australian dollars. This marks a 16 percent rise from last year’s 96.5 million, signaling Tennis Australia’s ongoing push to reward competitors across the board. The singles winners in both the …
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The Daniel Oduber International Airport has grown beyond what planners first imagined when it opened in 2011. Officials from Costa Rica’s Federated College of Engineers and Architects (CFIA) point this out in a report they issued last year on the country’s infrastructure needs. The airport now handles far more travelers than expected, bringing in visitors …
Intestinal parasites are my companion in Costa Rica. Every six months or so I make a trip to the pharmacy and ask for pastillas antiparasiticos. The most common over-the-counter pill is the anti-protozoal agent Nitazoxanide: two pills a day for three days to treat an array of intestinal parasites. The pills scour your digestive system, …
For first time visitors, the Fiestas de Palmares can feel like several Costa Rican traditions stacked into one place. It is part town fair, part concert series, part horse parade, part bullring show, and it runs long enough to become a fixture of our country’s January events. The 2026 edition is scheduled for Jan. 15–26, …
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As the tennis world turns its attention to Melbourne for the 2026 Australian Open, Argentine player Sebastián Báez stands out as a steady force in the Latin American contingent. At 25, Báez has built a reputation for grinding out wins through smart, patient play rather than overwhelming power. His recent performances at the United Cup …
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A resident of Costa Rica has claimed a major prize in an international lottery, marking a milestone for not only for him (understatement of 2025) but also for our country. Adan Jose Camacho Sanchez received $1 million in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw. The win came in Series 528 with ticket number 3884, …
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An unidentified trader on the cryptocurrency prediction market Polymarket turned a $32,537 wager into more than $436,000 in profit by betting on the removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power. The bet came just hours before U.S. forces captured Maduro in a military operation, sparking questions about possible insider information. The account, created last …
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Hollywood actor Channing Tatum turned heads this weekend when paparazzi caught him in a tender moment with his girlfriend, Inka Williams, on one of Costa Rica’s Pacific beaches. The pair, who have dated for nearly a year, appeared relaxed and affectionate during their getaway, drawing attention from both local onlookers and international media. Photos released …
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El Salvador recorded its lowest homicide tally since tracking began, with government officials announcing 82 murders in 2025, a sharp drop from the previous year. Justice and Public Security Minister Gustavo Villatoro shared the figures during a press conference on Monday, pointing to the ongoing campaign against gangs as the main factor. The homicide rate …
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