Michael Jordan once again chooses Costa Rica as his destination for leisure and sport fishing
Global basketball legend and six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan has returned to Costa Rica once more, reaffirming the country as one of his preferred destinations for rest and high-level sporting activities. According to officials from the General Directorate of Migration and Foreign Affairs, Jordan arrived this Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Juan Santamaría International […]
Osa Peninsula highlighted as one of the must-visit destinations of 2026
The prestigious annual list 52 Places to Go in 2026 from the American newspaper The New York Times included the Osa Peninsula, in Costa Rica, as one of the most recommended destinations to travel to this year, consolidating the country as a tourism protagonist on the international stage. According to the selection published by the […]
SINAC Reports Illegal Entries to National Parks at the Start of 2026
Costa Rica’s National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) has issued an official alert after recording 408 people entering various protected wildlife areas without authorization during the last weeks of December and the first half of January. According to the institutional report, Irazú Volcano National Park tops the list with 200 recorded cases. Other locations with […]
Juan Santamaría Expansion Project Surpasses the Halfway Mark
Costa Rica’s main air gateway, the Juan Santamaría International Airport (AIJS), is undergoing a full transformation. The expansion works on its main terminal have reached a solid 58% progress milestone, marking a key step in the roadmap aimed at strengthening the country’s logistical and tourism competitiveness. After breaking ground in March of last year, the […]
Major national route to remain closed for two weeks due to bridge construction
Starting next Monday, January 19, 2026, traffic along National Route 32 —the main connection between the Central Valley and the province of Limón— will be fully suspended for 15 calendar days. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) confirmed that the measure is necessary to install the structural beams of the new bridge over […]
Costa Rica activates adoption from pregnancy: justice and swift processes for newborns
After years of waiting and criticism over the absence of technical regulations, Costa Rica has taken a historic step in its child protection system. As of January 7, 2026, new rules came into force allowing pregnant women to express their intention to give their child up for adoption before birth, ensuring an orderly, safe, and […]
Costa Rica Becomes a Regional Pioneer With Ultra-Early Detection Test for Nine Types of Cancer
In an unprecedented breakthrough for oncological medicine in the region, the Center for Research in Surgery and Cancer (Cicica) at the University of Costa Rica (UCR) announced that the Oncoseek technology is now available. It is an ultra-early detection procedure capable of simultaneously identifying the presence of cancer cells before the patient exhibits clinical symptoms […]
Costa Rica Could Face Freezing Early Mornings Until the First Days of March
Since last December, residents of Costa Rica have experienced a noticeable drop in temperatures during the early hours of the day and at nightfall. According to recent projections, this “icy cold” condition will not be temporary, as current weather patterns are expected to remain in place until early March, according to the analysis of geologist […]
Costa Rica Leads Reputation Ranking in Latin America and Strengthens its International Appeal
Costa Rica has taken a firm step in its international projection by positioning itself as the country with the best reputation in Latin America, according to the results of the prestigious RepCore Nations 2025 index. The study, conducted by the consulting firm Reputation Lab, reveals that the Central American nation not only tops positive perception […]
Costa Rica and El Salvador Evaluate Technical Cooperation Mechanisms on Security
During his official visit to Costa Rican soil, the President of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, advocated for close and “unlimited” cooperation between both nations, with the primary goal of combating the growing wave of criminal activity affecting Costa Rica. During his remarks, the Salvadoran leader emphasized that his government is fully willing to share the […]