Having this dish for breakfast was a tradition in Costa Rica. It contains half rice, half beans and delicious smells. But apparently, Gallo Pinto is dying. Costa Rica would not be fulfilling the 30% of bean production to meet local demand. This was stated by Ellen Levinson, representative of the United States Dry Bean Council, […]
4 earthquakes shook the country on Sunday
An earthquake awoke hundreds of Costa Ricans this Sunday. The quake was recorded at 5:34 a.m., about 15 kilometers north of Quepos, Puntarenas. At 9:08 a.m. another movement of the same magnitude was recorded in a nearby area, 17 kilometers north of Dominical. Ronny Quintero, a seismologist from OVSICORI, says they received reports of strong […]
500 meters of trammel nets and a boat were seized in Colorado River
During a patrol control held this weekend at the mouth of the Colorado River in the North Caribbean coast, the National Coast Guard Service (SNG) managed to seize 500 meters of trammel nets and a canoe. The SNG had registered several complaints about illegal fishing in the area, so they conducted a series of patrols, […]
Flames consumed a bus in Cartago
At a quarter past 1 on Sunday afternoon, a bus that was traveling on the route from San Martin to Cot in Cartago, caught on fire and was completely consumed by the flames. According to information provided by Firefighter’s communications department, the fire destroyed a bus with passengers in it, but no injuries were reported,” […]
This is how the first 100% Costa Rican satellite will arrive to the space
The first Costa Rican satellite is very different. It is only a small cube of 10x10x10 centimeters with metallic edges that can be held in one hand. The nanosatellite, known as the Irazú Project, has dozens of high-caliber Costa Rican engineers and professionals focused on an ambitious goal: to put the first 100% Costa Rican […]
Small seeds are health’s great allies
Nuts are very rich in fats, fiber, vitamins and minerals that have a positive effect on the body, reduce inflammation and may even improve concentration. Melania Cevo, from Consultas Nutrición, noted that they bring great health benefits, as long as you control the amount consumed. Regular consumption of nuts can relieve many symptoms and improve […]