From the Classroom to the Field: Cartago Youths Create Award-Winning App to Help the Country’s Farmers
In a computer lab at a Technical Professional High School (CTP) in Cartago, where most students are focused on their upcoming exams, a group of young people decided to look beyond the classroom walls. Armed with ingenuity, computers, and a deep respect for their community’s agricultural roots, they set out to solve one of the […]
The Hidden Alert in Our Rivers: What Does the Presence of Pharmaceuticals in Costa Rica’s Water Mean?
Costa Rica’s rivers are much more than currents of water; they are a symbol of life and purity, the very heart of our “Pura Vida” identity. However, a recent study from the University of Costa Rica (UCR) reveals an invisible threat that concerns us all. This scientific finding, published this week, serves as a wake-up […]
It’s Never Too Late for a Diploma: The Inspiring Story of 330 Graduates in Guanacaste
In the air of Liberia, you could feel not only the characteristic warmth of Guanacaste but also a palpable emotion, a contagious pride. Three hundred and thirty faces, marked by years of effort and hope, smiled as their families applauded with all their hearts. It was not an ordinary graduation; it was a celebration of […]
Confirmed: FIFCO Sells its Food and Beverage Division to Heineken for $3.25 Billion
The Costa Rican company Florida Ice and Farm Company (FIFCO) confirmed this Monday a definitive agreement to sell its beverage, food, and retail division to the Dutch brewer Heineken International. The transaction, one of the largest in the region’s corporate history, is valued at $3.25 billion. The agreement includes the transfer of the entire portfolio […]
Air Chaos in Costa Rica: What Really Happened at the Airports?
Thousands of Costa Ricans and tourists had their travel plans abruptly interrupted this Wednesday, September 24, when an unprecedented technical failure forced authorities to completely close the country’s airspace. If you had a flight scheduled or were waiting for someone, here are the details of a chaotic morning that paralyzed the skies over Costa Rica. […]
Fondo Limón Invests ₡20 Million to Showcase Local Talent at the Country’s Largest Arts Festival
The Costa Rican Caribbean will shine like never before at the National Arts Festival (FNA) 2025. From September 26 to October 5, the six cantons of Limón—Guápiles, Guácimo, Matina, Siquirres, Talamanca, and Limón centro—will transform into a grand cultural stage where more than 400 artists will celebrate the province’s diversity, heritage, and creativity. The 17th […]
The Niagara Falls Lit Up with the Colors of Costa Rica’s Flag
On September 15, 2025, as Costa Rica commemorated its 204th anniversary of independence, one of the world’s most iconic natural landmarks paid tribute in a spectacular way. Niagara Falls, straddling the border between Canada and the United States, lit up in blue, white, and red — the colors of the Costa Rican flag — as […]
Costa Rica Celebrates 204 Years of Independence: A Legacy Rooted in Guatemala
Yesterday, on September 15, 2025, Costa Rica celebrated its 204th year of independence. The streets filled with lanterns, marching bands, traditional costumes, and national pride. But beyond the colors and music, this date invites us to reflect on a pivotal chapter in Central American history: the independence of the Captaincy General of Guatemala, and the […]
Costa Rica joins the global call to prevent suicide: “Changing the narrative”
San José, September 10, 2025 – On World Suicide Prevention Day, Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health called on the entire population to help build a more supportive and compassionate society, where prevention is possible through collective action and mutual support. This year’s international campaign is held under the theme “Changing the Narrative”, encouraging people to […]
Costa Rica rescues a last-minute draw against Haiti in the World Cup qualifying round.
Costa Rica salvaged a dramatic 3-3 draw against Haiti at the National Stadium in the second matchday of Group C in the final round of the Concacaf qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The result leaves La Tricolor with two points from two matches, trailing Honduras, level with Haiti, and just ahead of Nicaragua. Only […]