Tourism in Costa Rica Marks a Historic First Quarter in 2026 with Record Visitor Numbers
Record Growth in International Arrivals Costa Rica closed the first quarter of 2026 with historic figures in the arrival of foreign tourists, according to data published by the Instituto Costarricense de Turismo (ICT). Between January and March 2026, 959,738 tourists entered the country by air, representing an increase of 12.9% compared to the same period […]
Partial Crater Wall Collapse at Poás Volcano After Recent Eruption
Details of the recent volcanic activity A volcanic eruption recorded on April 10, 2026, at Parque Nacional Volcán Poás caused significant changes to the crater’s morphology. According to the Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica (Ovsicori), a technical inspection revealed that a section of the southwestern inner crater wall collapsed, losing approximately 23 meters […]
Costa Rica Erupts with Creativity as “Volcánica” Launches Its First National Design Festival
Costa Rica is preparing to host the first edition of Volcánica, a national festival dedicated to design, creativity, and innovation. This new event positions the country as an emerging hub for creative industries in Central America and highlights the growing importance of design as a driver of cultural identity and economic development. Organized with the […]
Costa Rica invests in future talent: new technology programs at UCR
Costa Rica continues to strengthen its position as a technological hub in Latin America, and higher education plays a key role in this strategy. In this context, the University of Costa Rica is promoting an academic transformation aimed at meeting the new demands of the global market, especially in sectors such as semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, […]
ICE and INDER promote rural electrification in Venado de San Carlos to strengthen community development
A project to expand access to electricity in rural areas The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE), together with the Rural Development Institute (INDER), is implementing an electrification project in the community of Venado de San Carlos, aimed at improving access to electrical power in rural areas and strengthening the living conditions of local residents. The […]
Costa Rica strengthens its international image after being featured in a Dutch television documentary
Costa Rican biodiversity showcased on European television Costa Rica’s natural landscapes have once again gained international attention after being featured in a documentary broadcast on Dutch television, showcasing beaches, volcanoes, and forests as part of a production focused on high-value natural destinations. The program, titled Sky High, presents different regions of the country and highlights […]
Costa Rica strengthens its dominance in the qualifiers and moves closer to World Cup qualification
A strong campaign bringing qualification within reach The Costa Rican national team continues to deliver a solid performance in the Concacaf qualifiers, moving very close to securing first place in its group and advancing to the next stage of the qualification process. With highly favorable recent results, the team has established itself as one of […]
Costa Rica launches national strategy to expand English learning with “Hello Brete”
A nationwide initiative to strengthen access to English The Government of Costa Rica has launched a new educational strategy called Hello Brete, an English training program aimed at expanding job opportunities through large-scale, free access to English education. The initiative will allow up to 2 million people to receive English training through a digital platform, […]
Restricted access to Barva Volcano due to infrastructure works until mid-year
Temporary measure affects access during the week Access to the Barva Volcano sector, located within Braulio Carrillo National Park, has been temporarily restricted on several days of the week as part of a road improvement project. According to official provisions, entry will remain closed from Monday to Saturday during the intervention period, allowing access only […]
Costa Rica promotes ocean education through a new digital platform
An initiative to bring the ocean closer to the public Costa Rica recently launched an innovative digital platform focused on marine education and conservation, aiming to bring ocean knowledge closer to students, teachers, and the general public. The project, known as Costa Rica Azul, was introduced as an interactive tool that allows users to explore […]
