Author Archives: Kayla Pearson

Rio Grande de Tárcoles is the habitat for various types of wildlife including hundreds of American crocodiles. The beasts are one of the largest of the crocodiles and can grow up to 6 meters in length and have a recognizable … Continue reading →

The tourism institute is finishing the groundwork for Costa Rica’s next big project, the national convention center, and construction is scheduled to begin in January.  The goal is that with this building the nation will be able to host congresses, … Continue reading →

For tourists, the tropics are synonymous with warm weather and fresh fruit drinks under umbrellas by the beach.  In Costa Rica, there is no shortage of these things.  Meals known as casados are served with a natural juice, and persons push carts … Continue reading →

A walk through the streets of San José can feel like a movie with people singing out numbers and names of products in hopes of enticing a buyer. In the Plaza de la Cultura, Claudio makes his own music that … Continue reading →

Juan Santamaría day celebrations of the 157 anniversary of the Battle of Rivas were interrupted soon after the start by protesters unhappy with the San José to San Ramón road concession. Police set up steel barricades early Thursday at Alajuela’s … Continue reading →

The Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería, the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, and the Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones celebrated national day abroad Wednesday. The purpose is to recognize Costa Rican citizens who live outside the country. Sindy Chaves, winner of … Continue reading →

As the rust plague that is harming many coffee plants in the region continues to spread, many farmers in the coffee sector are asking the legislature for help. This help would come in the form of a 20 billion colon … Continue reading →

Thousands of people come to Costa Rica every year for reasons that range from partying and beach life to volunteering for projects and a quest for a new life. Writer, speaker and activist Norm Shriever saw his escape to the … Continue reading →

Costa Rican summer is coming to an end, as indicated by the first big storm of the season Thursday afternoon in the Central Valley.  Residents can expect the rainy season to officially begin next month in the Pacific regions. The … Continue reading →

In Costa Rica, 50 percent of the population is not safe in their house, according to U. S. Ambassador Anne Andrew. She was speaking at a gathering to announce funds to fight domestic violence here. To combat these statistics, the … Continue reading →

For many, the solution to getting rid of those odd and end pieces is to place them all in a drawer for a time when they can become useful again.  This time is one that usually rarely comes, and the … Continue reading →

The Municipalidad de San José will follow up the X games with the summer festival Transitarte 2013 this weekend in an effort to bring art to the streets. The event begins today and lasts through Sunday. Transitarte will be carried … Continue reading →

When traveling from one Latin American country to another, the difference in prices becomes apparent. Backpackers and locals in both Costa Rica and Panamá will immediately tell those going between the two countries that the prices of items in Panamá … Continue reading →

In 2012, 20 reports were filed a day by pedestrians who had their personal property stolen. These thefts increased nearly 44 percent last year to a total of 7,194 crimes, according to the end-of-the-year report from the Judicial Investigating Organization. … Continue reading →

After more than three decades of service, the Costa Rican macaw conservation program, The Ara Project, is being sent from its Alajuela home, and is under threat to be shut down unless the group can raise enough to relocate, according … Continue reading →

“Respect me and listen to my voice,” sounded throughout Avenida Segunda as deaf, lame, blind and other disabled individuals demonstrated for equality from Parque Central to the Assemblea Legislativa Monday. The voice on the microphone was Giselle Cesped from Morpho, … Continue reading →

I never understood the phrase “heart jumping out of your chest” until I was standing 265 feet in the air at the end of the platform that was affixed to Puente Viejo del Colorado in Naranjo, Costa Rica. My instructions … Continue reading →

Police officials around the Caribbean coast report that although they still have more work to do, they are making progress in reducing crime in the area. In the last year, criminal arrests have increased by nearly 20 percent, and property … Continue reading →