A strong earthquake of 6.5 degrees shook most of the national territory on Sunday night. According to the National Seismological Network of the University of Costa Rica, the epicenter was in Jacó in the canton of Garabito de Puntarenas, in the Central Pacific. The Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI) agrees with that […]
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Upala and Guanacaste won’t rest from the rains
The residents of Upala and Guanacaste will have to be prepared because the rains will not stop, according to a report from the National Meteorological Institute (IMN). Some factors that were registered on Sunday morning like warm temperatures and the contribution of marine and mountain breezes generated the ideal conditions for the presence of rains […]
Noche en Blanco will bring more than 100 activities and 35 destinations
The fifth edition of La Noche en Blanco will offer more than 100 activities and 35 destinations to enjoy in the capital. This activity marks the end of the season of the 2017 Art City Tour and, as usual, emblematic San José sites will offer totally free activities to those who wish to get closer […]
Deportation of dangerous foreigners doubled in 2017
Data from the General Directorate of Migration indicate that effective deportations of dangerous foreigners increased by 60%, after it went from 393 cases to 620 effective deportations. According to Esteban Obando, deputy director of Migration, during the last year the operations increased by 150%, while the migratory refusals grew by 12%. For example, national authorities […]
7 signs that climate change is happening
The United Nations (UN) released a video showing seven signs that climate change is happening. The presentation of these images was made in the framework of the 23rd edition of the UN Conference on Climate Change (COP23), which takes place from November 6th to 17th in Bonn, Germany. The list submitted by the UN includes: […]
Osa merchants come together and give up plastic
This week Osa community gave up plastic and made a commitment to the environment. In this community the merchants united to eliminate all plastic from restaurants, bars and shops. Representatives from the Ministry of Environment, the Osa Chamber of Tourism and the general public participated in the declaration. Single-use plastic such as forks, knives, spoons, […]