International Selection of the Best Stays in Costa Rica According to Condé Nast Traveler
Global recognition for Costa Rican hotels The prestigious magazine Condé Nast Traveler recently published a new list of the 13 best hotels in Costa Rica for 2026, highlighting properties that combine luxury, sustainability, wellness, adventure, and a deep connection with nature. This international selection includes accommodations located on beaches, in forests, jungles, and mountains across […]
Tico wins top prize at Santiago Wild, the most important nature film festival in Latin America
For the first time in history, a Costa Rican filmmaker has won the top award at Santiago Wild, the most influential nature film festival in Latin America. The recognition came thanks to the documentary presented by the talented national creator, who stood out among high-level productions from different countries competing on this prestigious environmental film […]
Final ¢25 Commemorative Coin Honors the National Theatre
The Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) has announced the release of the seventh and final collectible ¢25 coin in the series titled “Sitios Emblemáticos de Nuestras Provincias” (Emblematic Sites of Our Provinces). This piece, dedicated to the National Theatre, will be available for the first time starting May 20, 2026, marking the conclusion of […]
Cine Variedades enters a new stage in its recovery process
• MCJ publishes the tender document for a new phase of comprehensive rehabilitation• Investment for the third stage will be ₡630 million San José, Costa Rica. The historic Cine-Teatro Variedades, a symbol of Costa Rica’s cinematic and cultural memory, is advancing in its recovery process. The Ministry of Culture and Youth (MCJ) published this Friday […]
Culture achieves final approval of historic reform that modernizes the country’s cultural services
Bill 24,808 strengthens collaboration with the independent sector, expands opportunities for artists, and transforms the management of public cultural spaces. San José, Costa Rica. May 7, 2026. Costa Rica took a historic step this Thursday to strengthen its cultural ecosystem. The Legislative Assembly approved in second debate Bill No. 24,808, an initiative promoted by the […]
Work Begins to Install Lighting at La Sabana’s National Stadium and Surrounding Sports Areas
Start of the sports lighting installation Work has officially begun to install a new lighting system in the sports areas of La Sabana, aimed at enabling the use of these public facilities during nighttime hours. The project is promoted by the Instituto Costarricense del Deporte y la Recreación in coordination with the Municipalidad de San […]
Increased Rainfall Due to a New Tropical Wave: Weather Event and Forecast
A new tropical wave (No. 2) is moving across the Caribbean Sea and, according to the National Meteorological Institute (IMN), could reach Costa Rica starting Saturday afternoon, May 16, intensifying rainfall activity in several regions of the country. This phenomenon occurs as Costa Rica transitions into the rainy season, with a wetter pattern forecast between […]
Launches of coral conservation initiative on Costa rican Caribbean coast
A regional effort to protect coral reef ecosystems Costa Rica has launched a coral reef conservation project along its Caribbean coast, aimed at restoring and protecting these essential marine ecosystems from threats such as climate change, coral bleaching, and environmental degradation. The initiative, led by scientific institutions and environmental organizations in collaboration with local communities, […]
Laura Fernández Has Taken Office as President of Costa Rica
Last Friday, May 8th, Costa Rica once again witnessed the greatest triumph of its democratic system: the peaceful transfer of power. With the echoes of celebrations still present and the presidential sash already draped over the shoulders of Laura Fernández Delgado, the country formally begins a new political chapter that will be written into the […]
Road closures for road marking between Turrialba and Siquirres
Road marking works will cause temporary closures Authorities from the Consejo Nacional de Vialidad and the Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Transportes confirmed that horizontal road marking works on the road connecting Turrialba and Siquirres will result in temporary road closures in sections over several days, with the aim of improving safety and road marking […]
