Inbound Tourism in Costa Rica Reports Contraction in First Seven Months of 2025
SAN JOSÉ – Costa Rica’s tourism sector is facing a challenging landscape following confirmation of a decrease in international visitor arrivals during the first seven months of 2025. Recent data indicates a contraction in inbound tourism compared to the same period last year, marking a slowdown in the robust recovery the country had experienced post-pandemic. […]
Investigation: The Socio-Environmental Conflict of the Gandoca-Manzanillo Refuge. 107.9 Hectares of Forest Left Unprotected
Core Problem: The Unprotected Forest The core of the current conflict in the Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge is the identification of 107.9 hectares of primary and secondary forest that have been left in a state of legal vulnerability. The direct cause of this lack of protection is the approval of Law No. 9223 in 2014, […]
Stable Colón, Renewed Confidence: What Costa Rica’s 2026 Forecast Means for Visitors and the Nation
In its latest analysis, Bank of America projected that the Costa Rican colón will remain stable against the U.S. dollar throughout 2026, with only a slight depreciation of around 1%. In practical terms, this means the exchange rate is expected to hover near ₡500 per dollar, confirming Costa Rica’s reputation as one of the region’s […]
Archaeological Artifact Over 2,000 Years Old Found at a Home in Poás
A ceremonial metate estimated to be more than 2,000 years old was accidentally discovered in the backyard of a private residence in Poás, Alajuela. The homeowners reported the finding to the National Museum of Costa Rica, which then proceeded to verify and recover the artifact. Experts from the museum’s Department of Anthropology and History traveled […]
FIFA Recognizes Costa Rica for Exceptional Fan Atmosphere at U-20 Women’s World Cup
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has given official recognition to Costa Rica, highlighting the extraordinary atmosphere and passion demonstrated by local fans during the U-20 Women’s World Cup hosted in the country. The world football governing body emphasized that the conduct and enthusiasm of the Costa Rican public were a fundamental component of […]
Costa Rica Awards Monthly Olympic Scholarships to 11 Athletes Ahead of Los Angeles 2028
Costa Rica is stepping up its commitment to Olympic success: the national Olympic committee (CON) has granted monthly scholarships to 11 Costa Rican athletes from September 2025 until the Los Angeles 2028 Games. The support ranges from US$ 500 to US$ 1,500 per month, depending on each athlete’s discipline, performance history, and prospects. A Broader […]
Costa Rica Joins the Global Elite in Economic Freedom, Entering the World’s Top 15
San José, Costa Rica – In a significant recognition of its stability and openness, Costa Rica has been ranked among the top 15 nations with the greatest economic freedom in the world, according to the latest “Economic Freedom of the World” report published by the prestigious Fraser Institute of Canada. This position not only places […]
COURTS APPROVE EXTRADITION OF CELSO GAMBOA TO THE U.S., BUT IT WILL BE “DEFERRED”
San José, October 7, 2025. – In a historic ruling that tests new Costa Rican legislation for the first time, the Criminal Court of San José on Tuesday granted the extradition request for former magistrate and former Minister of Public Security, Celso Gamboa Sánchez, to the United States, where he is wanted for serious drug […]
The Celso Gamboa case, the soberanity and justice of a nation call to trial.
From the Summit of Power to an Extradition Cell: The Story of Celso Gamboa that Puts Costa Rica to the Test An Earthquake in Costa Rican Politics The news shook the country like a political earthquake: one of the most powerful and influential men in Costa Rica over the last decade, a former Supreme Court […]
Costa Rica Leads High-Value Tourism in Central America
Costa Rica has consolidated its position as the regional leader in high-value tourism, according to a recent study conducted by Mastercard Advisors in collaboration with the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) and the Central Bank of Costa Rica. The report revealed that in 2024 foreign visitors spent on average $2,062 per person, the highest figure […]