Guanacaste Volcano Intensifies Eruptive Activity in Costa Rica
Rincón de la Vieja becomes the most active volcano in the country The Rincón de la Vieja, located in the province of Guanacaste, has stood out as the most active volcano in Costa Ricaafter a series of eruptions recorded in April 2026, surpassing the recent activity of other volcanoes such as Poás and Turrialba, according to volcanologists from the OVSICORI-UNA. Details of […]
Costa Rica boosts food solidarity: Megasuper and the Food Bank expand collection points
An alliance to fight hunger and support vulnerable communities Megasuper Corporation, one of the country’s leading supermarket chains, announced a strategic alliance with the Food Bank of Costa Rica, a non-profit organization dedicated to collecting and channeling food to people in vulnerable conditions. This collaboration aims to strengthen the collection and distribution of essential food items […]
Costa Rica showcases its local gastronomy with a Michelin-starred chef in Nosara
An international chef highlights the diversity of Costa Rican ingredients A renowned Michelin-starred chef visited Nosara in the province of Guanacaste to cook and highlight the richness of Costa Rica’s local ingredients. The culinary experience, organized to showcase the country’s native products, brought together producers, cooks, and food enthusiasts in a gastronomic event that combined international techniques with Costa […]
Costa Rica advances its decarbonization with a new 2026–2030 Action Plan
A strategic step toward a low-carbon economy Costa Rica officially presented its 2026–2030 Decarbonization Action Plan, designed to accelerate the country’s transition toward a low-carbon economy aligned with its international climate commitments. This plan is part of the National Decarbonization Plan to 2050, which defines the roadmap for Costa Rica to comply with the Paris Agreement and its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under […]
Costa Rica strengthens marine species protection with a seasonal fishing ban in the Gulf of Nicoya
New seasonal ban in the Golfo de Nicoya to protect reproductive cycles From May 1 to July 31, 2026, Costa Rica enforced a temporary fishing ban in the Gulf of Nicoya, one of the country’s most important marine zones for artisanal, commercial, and sport fishing. This measure aims to protect the reproductive and growth periods of key marine species that sustain both biodiversity […]
Costa Rica strengthens the protection of its archaeological heritage: 300 pieces recovered in Alajuela
Interinstitutional operation recovers pre-Columbian archaeological assets Costa Rican authorities took an important step in protecting the national cultural heritage after recovering 300 pre-Columbian archaeological pieces during an interinstitutional operation carried out in Pilas de San Isidro, Alajuela on April 25, 2026. The action was coordinated by the National Museum of Costa Rica together with the Ministry of Culture and […]
Costa Rica Hosts Peace With Earth to Promote Education and Action in Sustainability
Peace With Earth: an event encouraging environmental reflection and action Costa Rica will host the Peace With Earth event for the first time, an international initiative that combines science, culture, and collective experiences to raise awareness about environmental challenges and practical solutions for a sustainable future. The event will take place from August 28 to 30, 2026, opening […]
MINAE-SINAC Move Toward a Marine PSA for the Release of Hammerhead Sharks
• Costa Rica protects 24,000 hectares of mangroves with Marine PSA• 129 people from Térraba and Sierpe signed contracts yesterday in Puntarenas• 600 mollusk-harvesting families from the Pacific will receive a financial incentive for conservation in 2026• Resources from the National Budget of the Republic make it possible to increase the number of beneficiary associations• […]
Modernization of Artisanal Fishing in Guanacaste: Delivery of Motors to Coastal Families
Delivery of Motors to Strengthen Local Fishing A total of 28 families dedicated to artisanal and touristic fishing in different coastal communities of Guanacaste received modern outboard motors as part of an initiative by the Instituto de Desarrollo Rural (Inder).The delivery took place on April 27, 2026, with an investment of approximately ₡167.4 million, aimed […]
Costa Rica begins construction of the National Gymnastics Center in Heredia
The construction of the National Gymnastics Center recently began in Heredia, with the objective of strengthening the country’s sports infrastructure and offering specialized facilities for the development of gymnastics in all its disciplines. The project is located on the west side of the Hospital de Heredia and is part of a broader initiative to promote […]
