On June 5th, Simón Bolívar National Park and Botanical Garden received the Ecological Blue Flag in the Urban Microbasins category. The recognition was raised by the children of the Unified School Republic of Peru-Vitalia Madrigal. The activity took place within the framework of World Environment Day and was attended by residents of Barrio Amón, officials […]
Costa Rica still has the worst 4G network in the world
Costa Rica has the worst mobile Internet speed in 4G networks, according to a new study by Open Signal released on June 7th. The analysis delves into mobile telecommunication systems in 75 countries around the globe. The study was conducted between January 1st and March 31st this year. More than 500 devices were used and […]
Campaign to help heart patients starts with 35 hearts
“Tocando corazones” (touching hearts) is the name of the campaign that aims to draw attention to the importance of taking care of this organ and preventing the onset of heart disease. This campaign consists of the exhibition of 35 sculptures in the shape of a heart, which will be taken to various cultural and commercial […]
Rains will persist on Wednesday
The National Meteorological Institute (IMN) reported that the rains will persist in the Pacific and Central Valley on Wednesday, especially in the afternoon. In the morning, hot and humid conditions are expected in most of the national territory, while in the afternoon there will be an increase in cloudiness throughout the Pacific and the Central […]
Protesters interrupted President’s speech on Environment Day
Two young environmentalists used the occasion of President Luis Guillermo Solís’ speech in a World Environment Day event to express their dissatisfaction with the ‘pineapple expansion’. A series of images facilitated by the Conservation Federation of Costa Rica (FECON) show the moment when the protesters break into the room and stand in front of the […]
Liberia will have no water supply on Tuesday
The Costa Rican Water and Sewerage Institute (AyA) reported on Monday that due to the maintenance and repair of leaks in the main system, approximately 65 thousand people in the canton of Liberia will be affected by the suspension of the drinking water service. Work will be performed from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. throughout […]