Withdrawal of the ₡5 coin will force rounding of bus fares starting in July
The Public Services Regulatory Authority (ARESEP) confirmed that the withdrawal of the five-colón coin, scheduled by the Central Bank for next July 1, will have a direct impact on the fare scheme of public transportation in Costa Rica. Given the impossibility of using the ₡5 denomination as legal tender as of that date, ARESEP will […]
Costa Rican artist to provide dubbing voice for a character in a new Sony Pictures film
Costa Rica’s entertainment industry celebrates a new milestone with the entry of actor and content creator Pablo Leal into international cinematic dubbing. Leal has been officially confirmed as part of the Latin American voice cast of Sony Pictures International’s new animated production titled La Cabra (The Goat), scheduled for release in movie theaters on February […]
Preventive closure of Poás Volcano National Park due to risk of access bridge collapse
The National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) confirmed the temporary closure of Poás Volcano National Park as of last Wednesday, January 21. The measure responds to an imminent risk of collapse of the bridge over Quebrada Tigre, located in the Poasito sector, the main land access route to the protected area. The Ministry of Public […]
Art and Flavor” Festival to take over Paseo de los Estudiantes this weekend
Paseo de los Estudiantes will serve as the venue for the “Art and Flavor” fair this Saturday and Sunday, an activity aimed at boosting pedestrian traffic and commerce in this area of the capital. The event will integrate a combined offering of gastronomy, art exhibitions, and musical performances in open spaces. The initiative, coordinated between […]
Juanes premieres the music video for his single “Hagamos que,” filmed in Costa Rica’s natural settings
Renowned Colombian singer-songwriter Juanes has officially released the music video for his song “Hagamos que.” The production stands out for having been filmed entirely in Costa Rica, taking advantage of the country’s diverse landscapes to illustrate the visual concept of the single. The filming took place during the artist’s most recent stay in Costa Rica, […]
Minister of Public Security receives the Ambassador of the United States in Costa Rica
The Minister of Public Security, Mario Zamora Cordero, held a strategic meeting with the senior diplomatic representative of the United States in Costa Rica, Melina Hildebrand, to coordinate security actions and strengthen bilateral cooperation in the fight against transnational criminal structures. The meeting, held at the facilities of the Ministry of Public Security, focused on […]
Costa Rica enters the Washington Post’s list of “good news” after achieving high-income status
The U.S. newspaper The Washington Post has included Costa Rica in its prestigious roundup of the “25 good news stories of 2025.” The recognition comes after the country achieved its official transition to the category of high-income economy, a milestone that positions it as a benchmark of stability and growth in the Western Hemisphere. The […]
INA launches call for free courses to strengthen technical training in Costa Rica
The National Learning Institute (INA) has announced the opening of enrollment for its new offer of free courses, designed to strengthen the technical skills of the Costa Rican population. The initiative seeks to respond to the demands of the current and future labor market, providing training opportunities in key areas for the country’s economic development. […]
Magnitude 4.4 earthquake originated beneath the National Museum in San José
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake suddenly shook downtown San José on Monday afternoon. According to the official report from the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (Ovsicori), the event had a particular feature: its epicenter was located exactly beneath the National Museum. The seismic event occurred at 5:06 p.m. and, due to its shallow depth—barely […]
Marriott and Hilton Plan to Open 22 Hotels in Costa Rica by 2028
Hotel chains Marriott International and Hilton Worldwide have announced their expansion plans in Costa Rican territory, contemplating the inauguration of more than twenty properties over the next three years. Costa Rica’s hotel landscape is gearing up for an unprecedented transformation. Marriott and Hilton, the two international chains with the strongest presence in the country, have […]