Blow Against Illegal Logging in Costa Rica: Over 2,000 Timber Posts Seized in Bagaces
Environmental Operation in Guanacaste An environmental control operation in the canton of Bagaces, in the province of Guanacaste, resulted in one of the largest timber seizures so far in 2026. Officials from the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC), attached to the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE), confiscated more than 2,000 timber posts allegedly […]
Costa Rica’s Agricultural Sector Starts 2026 with Growth, Leaving the Red Behind
The Rebound: From Contraction to Growth After a 2025 marked by contraction, Costa Rica’s agricultural sector began 2026 on a positive note, leaving its losses behind. According to the Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR), agricultural activity grew 2.8% year-on-year in January 2026, in contrast with the nearly 4.4% decline recorded in the same month […]
Banda Comunal La Fortuna: Costa Rica’s Musical Ambassador Heading to Brazil 2026
The Banda Comunal La Fortuna de San Carlos is preparing for a historic international tour that will take it to represent Costa Rica in a marching band competition in Brazil in 2026. The ensemble will travel to the state of São Paulo to perform in the municipality of Mairiporã, as part of the Imagination Marching […]
The Camino de Costa Rica: The New Star Destination for 2026
Time Magazine Turns Its Eyes to the Camino de Costa Rica The renowned American magazine Time recently included El Camino de Costa Rica in its “World’s Greatest Places 2026” list, highlighting it as one of the most compelling hiking routes in the world this year. In its review, Time notes that this coast-to-coast trail crosses […]
Reventazón: the hydroelectric plant that broke records in 2025
The Reventazón hydroelectric plant, located in Siquirres de Limón, recorded in 2025 the highest annual production since it began operations, reinforcing Costa Rica’s leadership in renewable electricity generation. According to data from the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE), its contribution was decisive for the performance of the National Electric System during the last year. A […]
Authorities warn of possible effects of a trough in Costa Rica’s Pacific and Southern regions
Atmospheric conditions could trigger heavy rainfall Costa Rican meteorological and emergency authorities are monitoring the potential effects of an upper-level atmospheric trough, a weather phenomenon that could generate heavy rainfall in the Central Pacific and Southern Zone of the country in the coming days. According to information from the National Meteorological Institute (IMN), current weather conditions — including high […]
The Picadillo Route: Costa Rican Flavors Become a Tourism Experience
The Costa Rican Tourism Board (ICT) launched “The Picadillo Route” as part of its strategy to promote traditional cuisine as a travel motivator and a way to diversify the country’s tourism offerings. The initiative consists of a series of content pieces and activities that place picadillo at the center of the experience, connecting visitors with traditional cooks, […]
Temporary closure of Barva Volcano: what visitors need to know
The Barva Volcano sector of Braulio Carrillo National Park, one of the most visited nature destinations in Costa Rica’s Central Valley, is facing a new partial closure that will affect trip and excursion planning over the coming months. Authorities have announced that access will be limited on weekdays while works are carried out on the […]
The French “Mardi Gras” Comes to Curridabat: Culture, Gastronomy, and Pétanque
San José, Costa Rica – France’s rich cultural and gastronomic heritage will take center stage this month with the arrival of the Mardi Gras – Festival à la Française. Considered the largest annual event organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry France Costa Rica (CCI France Costa Rica), this public celebration promises a weekend […]
Costa Rica becomes the scenic heart of Ibero-America with the launch of FITCR
For ten days, the country will host performances, workshops, and professional meetings from across the region in a new international platform dedicated to Ibero-American theater. San José, Costa Rica – March 10, 2026. From April 10 to 19, 2026, San José will host the Festival Iberoamérica Teatral Costa Rica (FITCR), a new international festival created […]
