Institutional Weakness Raises Concerns Amid Surge in Illegal Mining in Costa Rica
Growing concern from the geological sector The expansion of illegal mining in Costa Rica has raised serious concerns among specialists and technical organizations. The Colegio de Geólogos de Costa Rica recently warned of a gradual weakening of the State’s institutional capacity to address this issue, particularly in key areas such as oversight and regulation of mineral resources. […]
UCR and MICITT sign agreement to create a technological laboratory for learning and entrepreneurship
A new space for innovation in Guanacaste The University of Costa Rica (UCR) and the Ministry of Science, Innovation, Technology and Telecommunications (MICITT) have signed an agreement to create a technological laboratory focused on learning, innovation, and entrepreneurship at the Santa Cruz Campus, in the province of Guanacaste. This new space aims to serve as […]
Punta Leona opposes MINAE proposal that would allow macaws to be kept in captivity
Community and conservation project voice concern The Punta Leona Beach Club and Nature Resort publicly expressed its opposition to an initiative promoted by the Ministerio de Ambiente y Energía (MINAE) that seeks to modify the Wildlife Conservation Law to allow individuals to keep psittacine birds — including parrots, parakeets, and macaws — in captivity. According […]
Costa Rica launches national competition to select the country’s finest coffee
A competition that recognizes national coffee excellence The Asociación de Cafés Finos de Costa Rica (SCACR) has opened the call for entries for the Cup of Excellence Costa Rica 2026, a national competition aimed at identifying and rewarding the highest-quality Costa Rican coffees. This event is part of an international initiative that highlights exceptional coffees […]
Clinical Research Company Expands Operations in Costa Rica and Plans New Jobs
Intego Clinical’s growth strengthens research services in the country Intego Clinical, the clinical research division of Intego Group, announced an acceleration of its expansion plans in Costa Rica to strengthen its capabilities in biometric analysis for clinical trials, serving international clients, including major pharmaceutical companies. This growth reflects Costa Rica’s strategic position as a regional […]
Community Innovation Lab Opens in Desamparados to Empower Local Projects
Fundación La Libertad launches a collaborative space for creation and problem-solving The Fundación La Libertad has inaugurated a community innovation lab in the canton of Desamparados, aiming to strengthen local entrepreneurship, neighborhood collaboration, and creative solutions tailored to real community needs in the Greater Metropolitan Area. The space was officially presented on April 28, 2026, […]
A Costa Rican sloth photo creates a sensation in National Geographic
A viral image that highlights Costa Rican wildlife A photograph of a sloth taken in Costa Rica by French photographer Emmanuel Tardy has attracted significant international attention after becoming a trending image on the platforms of National Geographic in April 2026. The image, captured the previous year, has been widely shared across the magazine’s official […]
Costa Rica launches a national strategy to bring reading closer to the entire society
Presentation of the “Costa Rica Lee” initiative as a public policy The Government of Costa Rica, through the Ministry of Culture and Youth (MCJ) together with the Ministry of Public Education (MEP), the Ministry of National Planning and Economic Policy (MIDEPLAN), and the Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS), introduced the new national reading […]
Guanacaste Shines in Luxury Tourism: Costa Rican Resort Enters Global List of Best New Hotels
International recognition for a hotel on the Pacific coast A hotel located in the province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica, has been included in the list of the best new hotels in the world in 2026 according to the prestigious American magazine Esquire. This global selection brings together recently opened properties that stand out for their […]
Costa Rica Faces Drier, Hotter 2026 with Uneven Start to Rainy Season
National weather projections by IMN Costa Rica is expected to enter the 2026 rainy season with an irregular onset and overall below-normal rainfall in many regions, according to projections from the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN). While the first rains may occur between April and May, as is typical, they are not expected to consolidate uniformly […]
