Costa Rica Cancels Planned Three-Week Closure of Route 243 Bridge in La Palma
Costa Rican authorities announced the cancellation of the previously planned three-week closure of the bridge located on National Route 243 in the La Palma sector. The decision was made following a technical review that allowed authorities to adjust the work schedule and avoid a prolonged interruption of traffic on this road. Route 243 connects several […]
Route 32 Will Have Intermittent Closures Until June Due to Lighting Installation
National Route 32, one of the main highways connecting Costa Rica’s Central Valley with the province of Limón, will experience intermittent closures in the coming months due to lighting installation works along different sections of the road. These interventions are part of efforts to improve road safety and visibility on this strategic route for the […]
Amón Cultural 2026: an invitation to rediscover the historic heart of San José
On Saturday, March 14, 2026, the neighborhoods of Amón and Otoya will once again fill with art, history, and urban life for the twelfth edition of the Amón Cultural Festival, a 12‑hour day featuring more than 115 free activities for all audiences. Amón Cultural 2026: date, location and theme The Amón Cultural 2026 Festival will […]
Fogón Futuro Festival at Parque La Libertad
The Ministerio de Cultura y Juventud (MCJ), in partnership with the Fundación La Libertad, has announced the upcoming Fogón Futuro Festival, the first official Costa Rican cuisine festival. The event will take place on March 14 and 15 at Parque La Libertad. The festival is presented as a celebration of culinary identity, understood as living cultural heritage, collective memory, […]
Stabilization of Slope on Route 32: Lane Control for Three Months
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) began on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the stabilization works of a slope at kilometer 27 of Route 32, in the Braulio Carrillo sector, which will result in lane control for at least three months. This main road between San José and Limón faces constant landslide risks, and […]
Costa Rica launches its first all-female symphony orchestra: a milestone for public music
For the first time in the history of the National System of Music Education (SINEM), Costa Rica will have a symphony orchestra made up exclusively of women, a project promoted by the Ministry of Culture and Youth (MCJ) to mark International Women’s Day. A historic project for SINEM The new SINEM Women’s Symphony Orchestra is […]
WordPress AI Tools — The Road to Version 7.0: An Event Shaping the Future of the Open Web
Next Tuesday, March 17, 2026, San José will be the setting for a must-attend tech event for Costa Rica’s digital community: the WordPress AI Tools — The Road to Version 7.0 (English Session) meetup, organized by the WordPress Meetup San José. A night designed to look toward the future of the open web, understand the […]
Largest Solar Plant in the Greater Metropolitan Area Begins Operations
New Boost to Renewable Electricity Generation The largest solar plant in the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM) has officially begun operations, marking a new step forward in the diversification of the country’s energy matrix. The project strengthens clean energy production in one of the areas with the highest electricity consumption in Costa Rica. The initiative is […]
Sargassum Buildup Increases on Costa Rica’s Northern Caribbean Coast
Phenomenon Affects Northern Caribbean Beaches The accumulation of sargassum has increased along Costa Rica’s northern Caribbean coast, impacting beaches and nearby communities. This phenomenon, associated with ocean currents and climatic variations in the Atlantic, causes massive amounts of algae to wash ashore and settle along the coastline. Sargassum is a floating macroalgae that is part […]
Costa Rica: Flights Disrupted by Snowstorm on the U.S. East Coast
Impact of the Winter Storm on International Air Transport An intense winter storm on the east coast of the United States, characterized by historic snowfall and extreme wind and cold conditions, has led to the cancellation and delay of thousands of international flights, also affecting routes to and from Costa Rica. The weather event, which […]