Simplification of Card Payments and Expansion of Charging Centers for Electric Vehicles in Costa Rica
In an effort to promote electric mobility and facilitate access to charging infrastructure, the Compañía Nacional de Fuerza y Luz (CNFL) recently announced significant changes to its fast-charging service for electric vehicles. Starting March 31, 2025, users will be able to make payments with credit and debit cards, eliminating the need for specific RFID cards. […]
“Loyalty”: Exhibition Pays Posthumous Tribute to Visual Artist Fernando Calvo Sánchez
The Juan Santamaría Historical Cultural Museum invites the public to the opening of the temporary exhibition “Loyalty,” a posthumous tribute to the renowned Costa Rican visual artist Fernando Calvo Sánchez (1951-2025). San José, March 18, 2025. The Juan Santamaría Historical Cultural Museum (MHCJS) invites the public to the opening of the temporary exhibition “Loyalty,” a […]
Cahuita to Open New Tourist Police Station in the First Quarter of 2025
Friday, February 7, 2025 The community of Cahuita, located in the Talamanca canton of Limón, will soon have a new Tourist Police station. This project is part of the Costa Rican Tourism Institute’s (ICT) efforts to enhance security in tourist destinations. Currently, 85% of the construction is completed, with a total investment of ¢347 million […]
Tourism surpassed US$ 5.4 billion in foreign exchange and increased employment by the end of 2024
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Costa Rica closed 2024 with historic tourism figures, solidifying its position as a key driver of the national economy. Foreign exchange income and employment growth in the sector confirm that it was an exceptional year for Costa Rican tourism. According to data from the Central Bank of Costa Rica, foreign exchange […]
