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The Virgin of the Angels, Virgen de los ángeles, has long been a symbol of faith and hope to Costa Ricans. Many pray to “la negrita” and claim miracles. The…

There are two Ticas currently stuck quarantined in Wuhan, China. Another was evacuated by the US because she has citizenship there as well. The Costa Rican Embassy in Beijing has…

The Irazú Volcano is now considered to have dangerous potential, following the discovery of new evidence about the seemingly sleeping volcano. Recently, a bubbling lagoon formed in its crater, pointing…

The next three days will bring a refreshing break from the heat we’ve been experiencing. Due to a cold front, we will experience strong winds. There will also be isolated…

The teddy bear is named after U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt. In 1902, he participated in a bear-hunting trip in Mississippi. While hunting, he observed the behavior of the other hunters…

Technology News – Cramming for exams, learning new languages, and remembering your to-do list can be tough — but a team of Australian researchers think they can help. They’ve developed a…

Costa Rica News – A Costa Rican, Andrea Quesada Méndez, moved with her daughters to Paris. She also lived there as a child and has become somewhat of an expert in…

Costa Rica News – A new species of orchid has been discovered and was named in honor of a Costa Rican, Christiana Figueres, who is a leader in the topic of…