Costa Rica Leads in Economic Freedom in Latin America
Costa Rica has been recognized as the country with the highest level of economic freedom in Latin America, according to an international report that assessed 165 countries worldwide. Our country ranked 14th globally, ahead of nations such as Chile (26th), Panama (27th), and Guatemala (28th). In contrast, Venezuela was placed at the very bottom of […]
Mexican Biologist Attacked by Shark at Isla del Coco Now Receiving Care in San José
A Mexican marine biologist was attacked by a shark approximately four meters long while conducting research in the waters of Isla del Coco, Costa Rica. The incident occurred over the weekend and required a complex rescue operation that lasted more than 36 hours, from the protected area to Hospital México in San José, where the […]
From the Classroom to the Field: Cartago Youths Create Award-Winning App to Help the Country’s Farmers
In a computer lab at a Technical Professional High School (CTP) in Cartago, where most students are focused on their upcoming exams, a group of young people decided to look beyond the classroom walls. Armed with ingenuity, computers, and a deep respect for their community’s agricultural roots, they set out to solve one of the […]
The Hidden Alert in Our Rivers: What Does the Presence of Pharmaceuticals in Costa Rica’s Water Mean?
Costa Rica’s rivers are much more than currents of water; they are a symbol of life and purity, the very heart of our “Pura Vida” identity. However, a recent study from the University of Costa Rica (UCR) reveals an invisible threat that concerns us all. This scientific finding, published this week, serves as a wake-up […]
It’s Never Too Late for a Diploma: The Inspiring Story of 330 Graduates in Guanacaste
In the air of Liberia, you could feel not only the characteristic warmth of Guanacaste but also a palpable emotion, a contagious pride. Three hundred and thirty faces, marked by years of effort and hope, smiled as their families applauded with all their hearts. It was not an ordinary graduation; it was a celebration of […]
Confirmed: FIFCO Sells its Food and Beverage Division to Heineken for $3.25 Billion
The Costa Rican company Florida Ice and Farm Company (FIFCO) confirmed this Monday a definitive agreement to sell its beverage, food, and retail division to the Dutch brewer Heineken International. The transaction, one of the largest in the region’s corporate history, is valued at $3.25 billion. The agreement includes the transfer of the entire portfolio […]
Air Chaos in Costa Rica: What Really Happened at the Airports?
Thousands of Costa Ricans and tourists had their travel plans abruptly interrupted this Wednesday, September 24, when an unprecedented technical failure forced authorities to completely close the country’s airspace. If you had a flight scheduled or were waiting for someone, here are the details of a chaotic morning that paralyzed the skies over Costa Rica. […]
Fondo Limón Invests ₡20 Million to Showcase Local Talent at the Country’s Largest Arts Festival
The Costa Rican Caribbean will shine like never before at the National Arts Festival (FNA) 2025. From September 26 to October 5, the six cantons of Limón—Guápiles, Guácimo, Matina, Siquirres, Talamanca, and Limón centro—will transform into a grand cultural stage where more than 400 artists will celebrate the province’s diversity, heritage, and creativity. The 17th […]
The Niagara Falls Lit Up with the Colors of Costa Rica’s Flag
On September 15, 2025, as Costa Rica commemorated its 204th anniversary of independence, one of the world’s most iconic natural landmarks paid tribute in a spectacular way. Niagara Falls, straddling the border between Canada and the United States, lit up in blue, white, and red — the colors of the Costa Rican flag — as […]
Costa Rica Celebrates 204 Years of Independence: A Legacy Rooted in Guatemala
Yesterday, on September 15, 2025, Costa Rica celebrated its 204th year of independence. The streets filled with lanterns, marching bands, traditional costumes, and national pride. But beyond the colors and music, this date invites us to reflect on a pivotal chapter in Central American history: the independence of the Captaincy General of Guatemala, and the […]