Costa Rica Accelerates STEM Education with a Formula 1-Inspired Programme
Boosting STEM Education in the Classroom The Ministry of Public Education (MEP) announced the strengthening of STEM education in Costa Rica through the STEM Racing Costa Rica programme, an initiative inspired by Formula 1 that aims to bring students closer to scientific and technological careers. The project is part of the MEP’s efforts to modernise […]
Blow Against Illegal Logging in Costa Rica: Over 2,000 Timber Posts Seized in Bagaces
Environmental Operation in Guanacaste An environmental control operation in the canton of Bagaces, in the province of Guanacaste, resulted in one of the largest timber seizures so far in 2026. Officials from the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC), attached to the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE), confiscated more than 2,000 timber posts allegedly […]
Costa Rica’s Agricultural Sector Starts 2026 with Growth, Leaving the Red Behind
The Rebound: From Contraction to Growth After a 2025 marked by contraction, Costa Rica’s agricultural sector began 2026 on a positive note, leaving its losses behind. According to the Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR), agricultural activity grew 2.8% year-on-year in January 2026, in contrast with the nearly 4.4% decline recorded in the same month […]
Banda Comunal La Fortuna: Costa Rica’s Musical Ambassador Heading to Brazil 2026
The Banda Comunal La Fortuna de San Carlos is preparing for a historic international tour that will take it to represent Costa Rica in a marching band competition in Brazil in 2026. The ensemble will travel to the state of São Paulo to perform in the municipality of Mairiporã, as part of the Imagination Marching […]
The Camino de Costa Rica: The New Star Destination for 2026
Time Magazine Turns Its Eyes to the Camino de Costa Rica The renowned American magazine Time recently included El Camino de Costa Rica in its “World’s Greatest Places 2026” list, highlighting it as one of the most compelling hiking routes in the world this year. In its review, Time notes that this coast-to-coast trail crosses […]