Category: Costa Rica

Hummingbirds of Costa Rica

Half of the hummingbird species of Costa Rica are assembled, with direct sounds and comments on varied features of the birds, leading to their identification, enjoyable entertainment, and an educational video for the amateur and the connoisseur. – Feature Films: Cinema collection: epochcinema.com Epoch Original content: epochoriginal.com Feature Films: www.theepochtimes.com/featured-films Follow EpochTV on social media: Facebook:…


Prime Minister Trudeau, Family on Holiday in Costa Rica

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is heading to Costa Rica for a two-week vacation with his family. The Prime Minister’s Office says the family is returning to the same place where they stayed over the Christmas holiday in 2019 and that they are paying for their own accommodations. The prime minister must fly on a Royal…


US Women’s Soccer Defeat Costa Rica 3–0 in Semifinals Against Canada

The U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) dominated Costa Rica 3–0 in the semifinals of the CONCACAF W Championship, the World Cup qualifying tournament in Monterrey, Mexico on Thursday—with goals from Emily Sonnett, Mallory Pugh, and Ashley Sanchez. The Americans will face Canada in the Finals on Monday for a berth into the 2024 Olympics. The United…


US Women’s Soccer Defeat Costa Rica 3–0 in Semifinals

The U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) dominated Costa Rica 3–0 in the semifinals of the CONCACAF W Championship, the World Cup qualifying tournament in Monterrey, Mexico on Thursday—with goals from Emily Sonnett, Mallory Pugh, and Ashley Sanchez. The Americans will face Canada in the Finals on Monday for a berth into the 2024 Olympics. The United…


Cyclist Murder Suspect Moved Around Costa Rica Before Arrest

AUSTIN, Texas—The suspect in the killing of professional cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson in Texas tried to change her appearance and used several aliases as she moved around Costa Rica in an attempt to establish herself as a yoga teacher before she was tracked down by U.S. and local authorities, investigators said Thursday. Kaitlin Armstrong, 34,…


These Resorts Are Perfect for Your Next Family Getaway

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com As families return to planning great getaways, hotels and resorts respond with programs designed to accommodate guests of all ages. Here are five destinations to consider. The Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire, Scotland Introduce your family to the glory of the Scottish countryside during a stay at this legendary hotel, spa…


A Post-Covid-19 Cruise Through the Panama Canal

America’s emergence from pandemic restrictions has resulted in record levels of interest in travel in general and cruising in particular. But many travelers continue to worry about the potential health risks in this unpredictable post-COVID-19 period. Perhaps an account of the 15-day Panama Canal Cruise my wife, Sharen, and I recently took with Holland America…


Costa Rica Declares Emergency in Ongoing Cyber Attack

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica—After a month of crippling ransomware attacks, Costa Rica has declared a state of emergency. In theory, the measure usually reserved to deal with natural disasters or the COVID-19 pandemic would free up the government to react more nimbly to the crisis. President Rodrigo Chaves, who was sworn in Sunday, made the…


Ex-San Diego Resident Arrested in Costa Rica After Alleged Flight From US for 21 Years

SAN DIEGO—A former San Diego resident who allegedly fled the United States more than 20 years ago to avoid being sentenced for tax crimes has been arrested, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on May 4. Federal authorities say Robin McPherson was apprehended and deported from Costa Rica so that he could be sentenced…


Costa Rica Elects Former Finance Minister as President

SAN JOSE—Former finance minister Rodrigo Chaves clinched Costa Rica’s presidency on Sunday. Chaves, a veteran former official of the World Bank, was projected to win about 52.9 percent of the vote in the run-off ballot, a preliminary tally by the electoral tribunal showed, based on returns from some 97 percent of polling stations. Rival candidate…