Tolls suspended on Route 32 and Florencio del Castillo Highway during Holy Week
Toll collection on Route 32 (Braulio Carrillo) and the Florencio del Castillo Highway will be suspended between noon on Holy Thursday and 6:00 a.m. on Holy Saturday during Holy Week 2026, in order to ease traffic for holiday travelers. Toll-free dates and times The National Road Council (CONAVI) announced that the measure will be in […]
Travel bookings to Costa Rica from the United States are increasing
Travel bookings to Costa Rica from the United States are rising, driven by travelers anticipating higher costs, seeking to avoid airport delays, and taking advantage of lower prices during the green season after May. More bookings and earlier planning According to specialized media and tour operators, demand for Costa Rica is growing beyond typical seasonal […]
What you can’t miss in the final days of FIA 2026
The International Festival of the Arts is entering its final stretch with four days packed with concerts, large-scale performances and free activities that will fill the heart of San José with music and color. Between today, March 26, and Sunday 29, La Sabana, the main stages and several theaters in the capital will host some […]
Road works temporarily paused during Easter Week 2026
Pause on road works during Easter The measure will take effect from Friday, March 27 — the last working day on the projects — and will extend through Monday, April 6, 2026, when work will resume. The goal is to provide better traffic flow for travel to beaches and tourist destinations, reducing congestion associated with […]
Costa Rica placed six startups in the first ranking of the 20 most outstanding tech companies in Central America and the Dominican Republic
Costa Rica in the regional ranking The ranking was compiled by Startuplinks and Cuantico VP based on data from active investment funds in Central America and the Dominican Republic. The list identifies startups with the highest growth, international projection, and potential to scale beyond their home markets. Costa Rica, alongside El Salvador, is the country […]
BoaPaz Foundation receives international recognition for its sustainable sports tourism project
International award in sustainable sports tourism BoaPaz was honored in the Innovation in Sports Tourism category at the inaugural Awards for Excellence in Sustainable Sports Tourism, organized by UN Tourism and the International Automobile Federation (FIA). The award ceremony took place on March 19 in Madrid, Spain, during an international event dedicated to sustainable mobility […]
Costa Rica’s goods exports in 2025: a record year for foreign trade
The customs value of Costa Rica’s goods exports exceeded $26.568 billion in 2025, representing a growth of 21.61% compared to 2024, according to preliminary data from the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC) released by CRHoy. In contrast, goods imports reached $27.431 billion and showed a negative variation of 3.43% compared to the previous […]
A loud rumble and strong smell of sulfur recorded this Sunday at Turrialba volcano
A loud rumble and intense smell of sulfur recorded this Sunday at Turrialba volcano raised alarms among residents and park rangers, although initial analyses rule out, for now, an explosive eruption linked to the event. What happened at Turrialba volcano Around midday, staff at Turrialba Volcano National Park reported hearing a loud rumble accompanied by […]
Costa Rica Qualifies for the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Pre-Qualifying Tournament
Costa Rica’s senior men’s national team secured its spot in the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Pre-Qualifying Tournament after defeating El Salvador 85-77 at the José Adolfo Pineda National Gymnasium, a result that earned them the only Central American berth available for this phase on the road to the continental tournament. This achievement consolidates the strong momentum […]
Costa Rica Was Designated “World Equestrian Destination 2026” by the World Equestrian Tourism Organization
A Distinction for Costa Rica The WETO (World Equestrian Tourism Organization), headquartered in Spain and active since 1993, chose Costa Rica as the equestrian destination of the year 2026, recognizing the importance of the horse in the country’s history, culture, landscape, and economy. Each year this organization selects a different destination around the world, and […]
