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 […]
SiNEM participates for the first time in the “Disonancias” Women in Art Meeting, part of the Iberorquestas Juveniles Program
The National System of Music Education (SiNEM), an institution of the Ministry of Culture and Youth of Costa Rica, participates for the first time in the Women in Art Meeting “Disonancias”, held from March 18 to 22, 2025, in Panama, as part of the Iberorquestas Juveniles program. Women in Art Meeting “Disonancias” takes place from […]
ICT offers new tourist information material
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 The Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) has updated its brochures for tourists and the tourist map of Costa Rica to provide a useful tool for private sector companies, tour guides, and the general public. This allows them to have firsthand information to guide tourists on tourist attractions and services in various […]
“Stories from My School”: Contest Invites Students to Write About the Importance of Cooperation in the Community
March 19, 2025 – Virtual – Consecutive 082 The participation period for the 2025 edition of “Stories from My School” is now open! This initiative aims to foster creativity, reading, and writing among children aged 7 to 12 years old. San José, March 19, 2025 – The “Stories from My School” contest is back for […]
“Gusticos que duran 500 años” is the new exhibition at the José Luis López Escarré Gallery
The José Luis López Escarré Gallery, at the National Theater of Costa Rica, has opened the exhibition “Gusticos que duran 500 años” by Milena Somogyi. San José, March 20, 2025 – The José Luis López Escarré Gallery, at the National Theater of Costa Rica, has opened the exhibition “Gusticos que duran 500 años” by Milena […]
Minae invites to a hike to watch the sunset at Irazú Volcano National Park
The activity package costs 11,000 colones and includes the hike, admission fee, parking, refreshments, and more. The Central Conservation Area (ACC) of the National System of Conservation Areas (Sinac-Minae), in collaboration with the National Parks Foundation and the Auxiliary Committee of the Red Cross of Tierra Blanca de Cartago, will hold a sunset hike at […]
Enjoy Visual Arts, Theater, Film, Dance, and Many More Activities This Weekend
The Ministry of Culture and Youth invites you to enjoy a series of cultural activities this weekend, featuring visual arts, theater, film, dance, music, and other artistic expressions. San José, March 20, 2025. The Ministry of Culture and Youth invites you to enjoy a series of cultural activities this weekend, featuring visual arts, theater, film, […]
ICT Signs Agreement with UN Tourism and the Latin American Development Bank
As part of FITUR 2025, a tripartite agreement is established for the development of the Costa Rica Tourism Investment Guide. Friday, January 24, 2025 – Madrid, Spain On Thursday, January 23, during FITUR 2025, the Costa Rican Tourism Board (ICT), UN Tourism, and the Latin American and Caribbean Development Bank (CAF) signed a joint collaboration […]
Images of Costa Rican biodiversity travel through the main cities of Germany for a month
March 6, 2025. Berlin, Germany. People traveling through the German cities of Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, and Cologne this month will come across a fleet of stylish electric taxis decorated with striking images of Costa Rica’s biodiversity on their doors. This initiative is part of the ICT’s promotional efforts and complements the participation of […]