The immigration crisis plaguing the region has scary figures: only in recent months –since the situation started last November- 9,000 migrants who passed through the Darién Gap to reach Panama and continue to Costa Rica have been reported. The Darién Gap is ranked as one of the most-difficult-access mountainous areas in the region. It is […]
Archives for August 29, 2016
Jaguar cub died in Bagaces’ road
In Bagaces, a one-year old female jaguar was hit on the highway between Cañas and Liberia. The Fauna passageway is located more than a kilometer from the place, which had already been identified as an important place of connectivity where jaguars and other animals may try to cross between the two protected areas: Rincón de […]
Bees attack workers on cell tower in Limón
A man was taken to Tony Facio Hospital after being attacked by a swarm of bees in a tower in Limón. In addition, one of his coworkers was also injured, but remained stable. Fire Brigade units confirmed the presence of a bee swarm at the top of the tower, where the victims were working. The […]
Coffee Fair in Pérez Zeledón seems promising
If you like coffee, this information is for you. The first Regional Coffee Fair will be held in Pérez Zeledón from September 9th to 11th and promises many activities for all the coffee lovers in the family. SMEs of the coffee sector will participate in the “BrunCafé”. In addition, there will be a barista’s exhibition, […]
Should Costa Rica be worried about the construction of the Nicaraguan canal?
On August 23rd, during his visit to Nicaragua, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif wished that Nicaraguan government and several private companies participate in the construction of the inter-oceanic canal. As consequence, a question arises: should Costa Rica be worried? It is not only about the construction of the canal. Nicaragua has currently bought military weapons to […]
Be careful: gastrointestinal parasites were detected in dog feces
The National University (UNA) warned for the second consecutive year about gastrointestinal parasites found in dog feces in Alajuela. Last year, parasites were detected in 15 parks around the country. This time the results have not changed significantly. Parasitologist Ana Jiménez explained that this year a follow-up study was made in order to implement prevention and […]