Costa Rica invests in future talent: new technology programs at UCR

Costa Rica continues to strengthen its position as a technological hub in Latin America, and higher education plays a key role in this strategy. In this context, the University of Costa Rica is promoting an academic transformation aimed at meeting the new demands of the global market, especially in sectors such as semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, […]
ICE and INDER promote rural electrification in Venado de San Carlos to strengthen community development

A project to expand access to electricity in rural areas The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE), together with the Rural Development Institute (INDER), is implementing an electrification project in the community of Venado de San Carlos, aimed at improving access to electrical power in rural areas and strengthening the living conditions of local residents. The […]
Costa Rica strengthens its international image after being featured in a Dutch television documentary

Costa Rican biodiversity showcased on European television Costa Rica’s natural landscapes have once again gained international attention after being featured in a documentary broadcast on Dutch television, showcasing beaches, volcanoes, and forests as part of a production focused on high-value natural destinations. The program, titled Sky High, presents different regions of the country and highlights […]
Costa Rica strengthens its dominance in the qualifiers and moves closer to World Cup qualification

A strong campaign bringing qualification within reach The Costa Rican national team continues to deliver a solid performance in the Concacaf qualifiers, moving very close to securing first place in its group and advancing to the next stage of the qualification process. With highly favorable recent results, the team has established itself as one of […]
Costa Rica launches national strategy to expand English learning with “Hello Brete”

A nationwide initiative to strengthen access to English The Government of Costa Rica has launched a new educational strategy called Hello Brete, an English training program aimed at expanding job opportunities through large-scale, free access to English education. The initiative will allow up to 2 million people to receive English training through a digital platform, […]
Restricted access to Barva Volcano due to infrastructure works until mid-year

Temporary measure affects access during the week Access to the Barva Volcano sector, located within Braulio Carrillo National Park, has been temporarily restricted on several days of the week as part of a road improvement project. According to official provisions, entry will remain closed from Monday to Saturday during the intervention period, allowing access only […]
Costa Rica promotes ocean education through a new digital platform

An initiative to bring the ocean closer to the public Costa Rica recently launched an innovative digital platform focused on marine education and conservation, aiming to bring ocean knowledge closer to students, teachers, and the general public. The project, known as Costa Rica Azul, was introduced as an interactive tool that allows users to explore […]
Heavy rains trigger emergency response measures in Limón

Intense rainfall impacts communities in Costa Rica’s Caribbean region Recent heavy rains in the province of Limón have caused flooding and disruptions in several communities along Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, prompting authorities to activate emergency response and monitoring protocols. According to official reports, the affected areas include Pueblo Nuevo, Envaco, La Colina, Cieneguita, and Villa […]
Costa Rica strengthens its position as a film destination with new international production

An international production choosing Costa Rica as its setting Costa Rica is once again positioning itself on the global audiovisual industry map with the announcement of a new international film directed by Emmy-winning American filmmaker Abby Fuller. The project, titled Hope, selected the country as its main filming location, with shoots scheduled in areas such […]
Costa Rica moves toward eliminating fipronil to protect bees

A judicial decision with environmental and health impact Costa Rica’s Constitutional Chamber issued a ruling that marks a turning point in the regulation of agrochemicals in the country: it ordered the removal from the market of all insecticides containing fipronil, after confirming their negative impact on bee populations. The ruling responds to a constitutional appeal […]