Beehives Force Cancellation of Traditional Pilgrimage

Parish officials in Paraíso suspended the traditional pilgrimage to the Ujarrás Valley, after multiple beehives were found along the planned route and authorities warned of a risk to participants. The decision followed a recommendation from the Municipal Emergency Commission of Paraíso after recent bee-related incidents in the area and inspections that located several hives along […]
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The traditional pilgrimage cancellation in Paraíso highlights safety concerns after beehives were discovered along the route.

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The Hidden Reality of Illiteracy in Costa Rica and How People Cope

Costa Rica enjoys one of the highest literacy rates in Latin America and is frequently cited as the only country in Central America that has effectively eradicated mass illiteracy. According to World Bank data, approximately 97 to 98 percent of adults over 15 can read and write, a figure that reflects decades of constitutionally mandated […]
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Costa Rica has one of Latin America’s highest literacy rates, but thousands still struggle to read and write. Here is the hidden reality behind the numbers.

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Costa Rica Burger Weeks 2026 Kicks Off With 27 Restaurants

Burger Weeks Costa Rica 2026 opened yesterday and runs through May 3, bringing 27 limited-time burger specials to participating restaurants in and around San José. The annual food event centers on one-off creations made specifically for the festival, giving diners a chance to try burgers that are not part of the restaurants’ regular menus. This […]
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Costa Rica Fossil Discoveries Renew Interest in Ancient Giant Animals

A recent feature by Maria Faith Saligumba for Discover Wildlife Science has renewed attention on a part of Costa Rica’s history that many people rarely think about: the giant animals that once lived here long before modern forests, highways and national parks. Discover Wildlife Science published Saligumba’s article, The Mysterious Megafauna of Costa Rica’s Prehis [...]

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