Costa Rica Promoted to “High-Income” Country by the World Bank
On July 1, 2025, the World Bank upgraded Costa Rica from the “upper-middle‐income” to the “high-income” classification based on its 2024 Gross National Income (GNI) per capita, calculated using the Atlas method World Bank Blogsgbfinancemag.com. Key Data and Thresholds Drivers of the Upgrade Implications of “High-Income” Status Looking Ahead This milestone recognizes Costa Rica’s development […]
Rap Tico Crosses the Atlantic: Nakury and MartinSon Represent Costa Rica at Costa Rica Music Fest Europe
The second edition of the Costa Rica Music Fest Europe will bring the “pura vida” spirit of Costa Rican music to two of Europe’s liveliest cultural capitals: Barcelona and Paris. Confirmed dates are July 5, 2025 at Sala Padró in Cornellà de Llobregat (Barcelona) and July 19, 2025 at Le Hasard Ludique in Paris. A […]
Cartago Resonates with Music: Costa Rica Piano Festival 2025 Arrives
From July 5 to 12, 2025, the historic city of Cartago will come alive with piano music during the third edition of the Costa Rica Piano Festival, an international gathering featuring free concerts, masterclasses, workshops, and competitions for pianists of all ages. Organized by Lanzo Luconi and his team, the festival aims to showcase both […]
EXPOPYME Official 2025 Empowers Costa Rican Talent at La Antigua Aduana
From July 11 to 13, 2025, La Antigua Aduana in San José will become the epicenter of Costa Rican entrepreneurship as it hosts the twelfth edition of EXPOPYME Official GAM 2025, organized by the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Commerce (MEIC). Admission is free, and visiting hours run from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. each […]
Grant Funds from the Department of Sociocultural Management Are Closing Their Application Period in the Coming Days
Grant fund call closes July 18, 2025 The Ministry of Culture and Youth, through the Department of Sociocultural Management (DGS), announces that the application period for the competitive funds — “Puntos de Cultura,” “Becas Taller,” and the Technical Support Service — will close on Friday, July 18, 2025. These supports are designed for projects that […]
Art City tour returns on July
Art City Tour once again lights up San José’s nights with its summer edition “Vacations in Chepe.” After its last outing in May, the capital’s most anticipated cultural initiative returns on Thursday, July 10, 2025, with a multidisciplinary tour brimming with art, music and interactive experiences. The Return of the Event Born in 2009, Art […]
Understanding the Legal Situation of the Coastal Strip in Costa Rica and the free access to the beaches of Costa Rica
The maritime-terrestrial zone (zona marítimo-terrestre) is the coastal strip extending from the high-tide line (línea de pleamar) inland for 50 meters. Under Costa Rican law, this zone is part of the public domain, meaning it is inalienable, imprescriptible, and reserved for the collective use of all citizens. The principle of public domain ensures that no […]
Vocal Star Joyce DiDonato to Visit Costa Rica and Perform in a Lyric Gala at the National Theatre Alongside Young Costa Rican Talents
The acclaimed American mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, winner of multiple Grammy Awards and the 2018 Olivier Award for her distinguished operatic career, will captivate Costa Rican audiences in a performance scheduled for Friday, July 18 at 8 p.m. at the National Theatre of Costa Rica. DiDonato is considered one of today’s most celebrated voices, renowned for […]
Capybaras in Costa Rica, from their seizure to their new life in Zoave
On May 22, 2025, a police operation in Orotina, Alajuela, led to one of the most unusual seizures in Costa Rica’s recent history: five capybaras were found inside a vehicle that attempted to evade a checkpoint on the Costanera Sur highway. Alongside the animals, police seized drugs, bladed weapons, and arrested two individuals with criminal […]
What is happening in Bocas del Toro, Panama? And should I be concerned about my trip to Costa Rica?
Bocas del Toro, the vibrant island province of Panama, has recently made headlines due to a series of social unrest that has affected daily life and the tourism industry in the region. For many travelers planning a vacation in Costa Rica or already enjoying their stay, a question naturally arises: should I be concerned about […]