Agents of the National Coast Guard Service, of the Ministry of Public Security, rescued an adult hawk on Wednesday morning in Flamingo de Santa Cruz, Guanacaste. The bird had several injuries, especially in legs and claws, which prevented it from flying. The crab-eating sparrow hawk arrived at a hotel in this coastal community, where it […]
Reduce 50% of your garbage with these tips
The University of Costa Rica (UCR) published a guide to reduce the production of garbage by 50%. The key is in the management of organic waste, such as vegetable peels or remains of fruits, eggshells, leaves, waste tea and coffee. According to Ministry of Health records, each Costa Rican produces 1.1 kilograms of garbage per […]
Tosty’s float won the Festival of Light
The Festival of Light captivated thousands of Costa Ricans this Saturday. Nearly one million people went to the capital to enjoy Christmas. Floats, bands, cheerleading groups, but above all much magic and illusion were the tone of the night. In the end, in addition to the enjoyment of youngsters and elders alike, the night left […]
Research Center promotes soil conservation
A group of students from schools in San Isidro and Carrizal de San Pablo de León Cortés, San Juan and San Miguel de Grecia and the School of Poás de Alajuela, joined the efforts of the Center for Agronomic Research (CIA) of the University of Costa Rica (UCR) for promoting the importance of soil. According […]
Instagram will flag selfies that encourage animal abuse
The popular social network Instagram will alert about selfie-type photographs that may encourage animal abuse. An investigation by World Animal Protection revealed an increasing tendency to publish photographs with wild animals on Instagram, where tourists without the necessary expert knowledge hold, manipulate and embrace wild animals, endangering their welfare and conservation. The new alert function […]
A different take on corruption: cinema under the stars
From December 7th to 10th Costa Ricans will be able to enjoy a particular outdoor film festival, whose theme is corruption. The event includes the screening of eight feature films and 18 short films, as well as an international concert by the African artist Nasseman. Most activities will be in the Plaza de la Democracia, […]