Cine Variedades enters a new stage in its recovery process
• MCJ publishes the tender document for a new phase of comprehensive rehabilitation• Investment for the third stage will be ₡630 million San José, Costa Rica. The historic Cine-Teatro Variedades, a symbol of Costa Rica’s cinematic and cultural memory, is advancing in its recovery process. The Ministry of Culture and Youth (MCJ) published this Friday […]
Culture achieves final approval of historic reform that modernizes the country’s cultural services
Bill 24,808 strengthens collaboration with the independent sector, expands opportunities for artists, and transforms the management of public cultural spaces. San José, Costa Rica. May 7, 2026. Costa Rica took a historic step this Thursday to strengthen its cultural ecosystem. The Legislative Assembly approved in second debate Bill No. 24,808, an initiative promoted by the […]
Work Begins to Install Lighting at La Sabana’s National Stadium and Surrounding Sports Areas
Start of the sports lighting installation Work has officially begun to install a new lighting system in the sports areas of La Sabana, aimed at enabling the use of these public facilities during nighttime hours. The project is promoted by the Instituto Costarricense del Deporte y la Recreación in coordination with the Municipalidad de San […]
Increased Rainfall Due to a New Tropical Wave: Weather Event and Forecast
A new tropical wave (No. 2) is moving across the Caribbean Sea and, according to the National Meteorological Institute (IMN), could reach Costa Rica starting Saturday afternoon, May 16, intensifying rainfall activity in several regions of the country. This phenomenon occurs as Costa Rica transitions into the rainy season, with a wetter pattern forecast between […]
Launches of coral conservation initiative on Costa rican Caribbean coast
A regional effort to protect coral reef ecosystems Costa Rica has launched a coral reef conservation project along its Caribbean coast, aimed at restoring and protecting these essential marine ecosystems from threats such as climate change, coral bleaching, and environmental degradation. The initiative, led by scientific institutions and environmental organizations in collaboration with local communities, […]
Laura Fernández Has Taken Office as President of Costa Rica
Last Friday, May 8th, Costa Rica once again witnessed the greatest triumph of its democratic system: the peaceful transfer of power. With the echoes of celebrations still present and the presidential sash already draped over the shoulders of Laura Fernández Delgado, the country formally begins a new political chapter that will be written into the […]
Road closures for road marking between Turrialba and Siquirres
Road marking works will cause temporary closures Authorities from the Consejo Nacional de Vialidad and the Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Transportes confirmed that horizontal road marking works on the road connecting Turrialba and Siquirres will result in temporary road closures in sections over several days, with the aim of improving safety and road marking […]
Costa Rica Places Exact Replica of the Independence Bell at the Ruins of Santiago Apóstol
A historic symbol returns to its emblematic place in Cartago On Thursday, May 7, 2026, an exact replica of the Independence Bell was installed in the main arch of the Ruins of Santiago Apóstol, one of the most iconic heritage sites in Cartago. This bell is a national symbol representing the end of the colonial […]
Costa Rica to Host the 2026 Latin American Karting Championship
A Historic Event for Regional Motorsport Costa Rica is preparing to host one of the most important karting events in Latin America: the 2026 Latin American Karting Championship. The competition will bring together more than 200 drivers from across the region, marking a milestone for national and regional motorsport with an unprecedented level of participation […]
Strong passenger growth at Juan Santamaría Airport during high season
A historic record of travelers at the country’s main international gateway The Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, the main air gateway to Costa Rica, closed the 2025–2026 high season with a remarkable increase in passenger traffic compared to the previous period. According to official data from the airport administrator AERIS Costa Rica, more than 3,215,208 travelers […]
