In addition to the constant seismic activity that affects the northern region of the country, Turrialba Volcano also registered an eruption at 10:35 a.m. on Thursday. At 11:50 a.m, the event was still ongoing, according to the cameras installed on the site by the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI). That scientific entity […]
Archives for January 2018
Simón Bolivar Park will hold outdoor yoga session
On January, the capital also offers different options for enjoyment. Such is the case of Simón Bolivar Zoo, which prepares a yoga session in the heart of San José, on January 21st at 9:00 a.m. “Doing Yoga in the heart of San José,” will be in charge of the members of the Costa Rican Association […]
SENASA will look after the welfare of horses in Tope de Palmares
The National Animal Health Service (SENASA) ensured the welfare of the horses at the Tope de Palmares on January 11th, since officials were vigilant on some aspects, such the number of people on each animal, and the ban on galloping and the use of lacerating spurs, whips or other objects. SENASA together with the Ministry […]
Family filed millionaire lawsuit against the State
The family of José Gerardo Argüello, who fell to the Virilla River on June 21st, 2017, filed a million dollar lawsuit against the State. According to Jessica Argüello, sister of the victim, the legal civil action was filed because the bridge where the accident occurred did not have guardrails. It has been said on many […]
Three Costa Rican volcanoes show seismic swarms after earthquake in Honduras
After the 7.6-magnitude earthquake, which occurred on Tuesday near the Atlantic coast of Honduras, the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI) reported seismic swarms in three volcanoes: Tenorio, Miravalles and Irazú. These low intensity movements were generated after 8:51 p.m., when the earthquake was recorded in Honduras. The information was confirmed by a […]
Camera caught images of tapir and red brocket in Corcovado National Park
A tapir lying on the beach next to a sparrow hawk feeding on its fleas. This curious scene happened near the Sirena Biological Station of the Corcovado National Park, last December. It was recorded by Carlos Murillo, reserve park ranger. The officer mentioned that this type of sightings are very frequent in this place. The […]