BoaPaz Foundation receives international recognition for its sustainable sports tourism project
International award in sustainable sports tourism BoaPaz was honored in the Innovation in Sports Tourism category at the inaugural Awards for Excellence in Sustainable Sports Tourism, organized by UN Tourism and the International Automobile Federation (FIA). The award ceremony took place on March 19 in Madrid, Spain, during an international event dedicated to sustainable mobility […]
Costa Rica’s goods exports in 2025: a record year for foreign trade
The customs value of Costa Rica’s goods exports exceeded $26.568 billion in 2025, representing a growth of 21.61% compared to 2024, according to preliminary data from the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC) released by CRHoy. In contrast, goods imports reached $27.431 billion and showed a negative variation of 3.43% compared to the previous […]
A loud rumble and strong smell of sulfur recorded this Sunday at Turrialba volcano
A loud rumble and intense smell of sulfur recorded this Sunday at Turrialba volcano raised alarms among residents and park rangers, although initial analyses rule out, for now, an explosive eruption linked to the event. What happened at Turrialba volcano Around midday, staff at Turrialba Volcano National Park reported hearing a loud rumble accompanied by […]
Costa Rica Qualifies for the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Pre-Qualifying Tournament
Costa Rica’s senior men’s national team secured its spot in the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Pre-Qualifying Tournament after defeating El Salvador 85-77 at the José Adolfo Pineda National Gymnasium, a result that earned them the only Central American berth available for this phase on the road to the continental tournament. This achievement consolidates the strong momentum […]
Costa Rica Was Designated “World Equestrian Destination 2026” by the World Equestrian Tourism Organization
A Distinction for Costa Rica The WETO (World Equestrian Tourism Organization), headquartered in Spain and active since 1993, chose Costa Rica as the equestrian destination of the year 2026, recognizing the importance of the horse in the country’s history, culture, landscape, and economy. Each year this organization selects a different destination around the world, and […]
Temporary Suspension of Train Service in the Greater Metropolitan Area Due to Railway Bridge Works
The Costa Rican Railway Institute (Incofer) announced the temporary suspension of train service in the Greater Metropolitan Area in order to carry out improvement works on several railway bridges and a tunnel. According to the information released, the Cartago–San José route will be fully suspended from March 25 to April 10, all routes will be […]
Tourism in Costa Rica 2026: A Record-Breaking Start to the Year
International Tourism to Costa Rica: Five Months of Sustained Growth Costa Rica began 2026 consolidating a positive streak in international tourist arrivals, with five consecutive months of growth and more than 653,000 visitors accumulated between January and February through all entry points, according to the most recent data from the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) […]
Costa Rica Reached Fourth Place in the 2026 World Happiness Report
Costa Rica in the Global Top 4 The World Happiness Report 2026, produced by Gallup and international experts with UN backing, placed Costa Rica in fourth position, just behind Finland, Iceland, and Denmark. This result represents a notable leap compared to previous years, in which the country had occupied positions such as 6th, 12th, or […]
Costa Rica and Panama Signed a Memorandum of Understanding to Advance the Future Interconnection of Their Railway Systems
Costa Rica and Panama signed a memorandum of understanding to advance the future interconnection of their railway systems, with the aim of improving regional connectivity and coordinating the development of rail projects in both countries. Agreement Between Costa Rica and Panama The memorandum of understanding was signed between the Costa Rican Railway Institute (Incofer) and […]
San José’s Central Park Will Undergo a Comprehensive Renovation with an Investment of ₡648 Million
Central Park Renovation The intervention at Central Park includes increasing green areas, improving lighting, renewing the landscaping design, and modernizing existing infrastructure. The works are currently in the tendering process by the Municipality of San José and are expected to begin in the coming months, once the contract has been awarded. The project has been […]