Puntarenas approves moratorium to halt extraction activities in the Guacimal River
Background and Municipal Council decision The Municipal Council of Puntarenas unanimously approved a moratorium limiting material extraction activities in the riverbed and banks of the Guacimal River. This initiative follows growing technical and community concerns about the environmental damage caused by these practices, including erosion, habitat degradation, and risks to local infrastructure. The measure reflects […]
San José moves forward with the renovation of key public spaces to revitalize the urban center
San José is moving ahead with an ambitious urban transformation plan aimed at renewing emblematic public spaces, improving residents’ quality of life, and encouraging greater use of historic areas in the capital. The project, already underway, includes interventions in central plazas and parks with a focus on accessibility, safety, sustainability, and social activation. Upgrades to […]
Cartago to Host a Collaborative Workshop to Strengthen Entrepreneurs’ Digital Presence
The Cartago WordPress Meetup community is organizing the Co-creative Workshop: Boost Your Business on Social Media, a hands-on session designed to equip entrepreneurs and small businesses with technical and strategic tools to improve their digital presence on platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. This workshop is part of the official preparatory events leading up to WordCamp Costa Rica 2026, […]
Road Closure and Upgrades Between Escazú and Alajuelita: What Changes and Why It Matters
National Secondary Route 177, which connects downtown Escazú with Alajuelita, will be closed to traffic for approximately eight months starting May 11, 2026, as part of a comprehensive road improvement project. The closure affects a roughly one-kilometer stretch between the Montescazú shopping center and the entrance to the Nuevo Horizonte community. The primary goal of this intervention is to modernize an […]
Naomy Valle Receives International Recognition Boosting Costa Rican Women’s Boxing
Costa Rican boxer Naomy Valle was recently honored in Las Vegas with an award from the National Boxing Hall of Fame, where she was recognized as the fastest-rising athlete of the year. The distinction was presented during a ceremony that gathers historic figures of world boxing while spotlighting emerging careers with international potential. For the young fighter, the […]
Costa Rica Records Historic Social Impact in the 2026 Day of Good Deeds Movement
A nationwide volunteering day with record results The Day of Good Deeds movement in Costa Rica concluded its 2026 edition with historic results, reaching more than 33,000 direct beneficiaries across the country and consolidating itself as one of the leading volunteering and social action initiatives nationwide. The program brought together social organizations, companies, public institutions, […]
Nighttime Volunteering and Marine Conservation in Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific: A Citizen Network in Action
Community patrols to protect marine life In Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific region, particularly in areas of high biodiversity, a network of environmental volunteers carries out nighttime patrols aimed at protecting marine wildlife, especially sea turtles that come ashore to nest. These initiatives combine the efforts of local organizations, national and international volunteers, and conservation projects […]
Citizen Mobilization in Playa Panamá Reopens Debate Over Tree-Felling Permits in the Papagayo Tourism Zone
Protests in Guanacaste against forest intervention Several environmental organizations, community groups, and activists mobilized in Playa Panamá, in the province of Guanacaste, to express their opposition to a tree-felling permit linked to a tourism development project in the Papagayo Gulf Tourism Pole. The protest arose after authorization was granted for the removal of hundreds of […]
Costa Rica Strengthens Marine Conservation with Real-Time Monitoring Technology
Technological innovation serving environmental protection Costa Rica is advancing the modernization of its environmental management by incorporating new technological tools to protect its marine ecosystems. The Ministerio de Ambiente y Energía, through the Sistema Nacional de Áreas de Conservación, has strengthened its capabilities in the Cocos Marine Conservation Area with the implementation of the EarthRanger platform. This initiative aims […]
Costa Rica Gains Global Recognition with New Hotels Among the World’s Best
International recognition for the country’s hospitality sector Costa Rica continues to strengthen its position as a leading travel destination following the inclusion of two of its newest hotels in the prestigious “It List 2026” by Travel + Leisure, which highlights the best newly opened hotels worldwide. This ranking, curated by industry experts, evaluated nearly 250 properties […]
