San José Opens Public Call to Fill the City with Urban Art
The Municipality of San José has launched a public call for Costa Rican artists to transform the city through urban art interventions. This initiative aims to revitalize public spaces in the central canton by promoting cultural expression and citizen engagement. The contest is open to Costa Rican visual artists over the age of 18, including […]
WordCamp San José Celebrates its 10th Edition in Costa Rica
October 31 and November 1 • Universidad LatinaSan José, September 2, 2025 – The WordPress community in Costa Rica is preparing to host WordCamp San José for the tenth time — the official WordPress conference organized by volunteers and designed for developers, designers, marketing professionals, digital entrepreneurs, and business owners. This year, the non-profit event […]
Tico Ingenuity Shines! Young Costa Ricans Represent the Nation at International Robotics Tournament in Panama
An 86-member delegation of students and mentors proves Costa Rica is brimming with talent in science and tech. In Costa Rica, we often talk about our natural treasures—our forests and beaches. This week, however, the talent making headlines is technological, scientific, and innovative. An impressive Costa Rican delegation, made up of 86 students, teachers, and […]
Rincón de la Vieja Volcano experience minor eruption
The Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, one of the colossi of the Guanacaste Cordillera, remains one of the most active volcanological monitoring centers in Costa Rica. Its behavior, while sometimes alarming, is an intrinsic part of its geology and a constant reminder of the forces shaping the region. The recent moderate eruption, recorded last Saturday, […]
Diquís Spheres: Costa Rica’s Pre-Columbian Legacy Receives New Life Thanks to Experts in Mexico
SAN JOSÉ – In a notable example of international scientific and cultural collaboration, a set of Costa Rica’s iconic pre-Columbian stone spheres is undergoing a meticulous restoration process in Mexico. These artifacts, emblems of Costa Rican identity and declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, are being treated by specialists from Mexico’s prestigious National Institute of […]
Costa Rica Recovers a Lot of 11 Pre-Columbian Archaeological Pieces from the Netherlands
The Government of Costa Rica, through a coordinated effort between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship and the National Museum, has completed the repatriation of 11 pre-Columbian archaeological artifacts from the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The recovery of the pieces was made possible by the voluntary restitution from a Dutch citizen, who contacted the […]
Inbound Tourism in Costa Rica Reports Contraction in First Seven Months of 2025
SAN JOSÉ – Costa Rica’s tourism sector is facing a challenging landscape following confirmation of a decrease in international visitor arrivals during the first seven months of 2025. Recent data indicates a contraction in inbound tourism compared to the same period last year, marking a slowdown in the robust recovery the country had experienced post-pandemic. […]
Investigation: The Socio-Environmental Conflict of the Gandoca-Manzanillo Refuge. 107.9 Hectares of Forest Left Unprotected
Core Problem: The Unprotected Forest The core of the current conflict in the Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge is the identification of 107.9 hectares of primary and secondary forest that have been left in a state of legal vulnerability. The direct cause of this lack of protection is the approval of Law No. 9223 in 2014, […]
Stable Colón, Renewed Confidence: What Costa Rica’s 2026 Forecast Means for Visitors and the Nation
In its latest analysis, Bank of America projected that the Costa Rican colón will remain stable against the U.S. dollar throughout 2026, with only a slight depreciation of around 1%. In practical terms, this means the exchange rate is expected to hover near ₡500 per dollar, confirming Costa Rica’s reputation as one of the region’s […]
Archaeological Artifact Over 2,000 Years Old Found at a Home in Poás
A ceremonial metate estimated to be more than 2,000 years old was accidentally discovered in the backyard of a private residence in Poás, Alajuela. The homeowners reported the finding to the National Museum of Costa Rica, which then proceeded to verify and recover the artifact. Experts from the museum’s Department of Anthropology and History traveled […]