Costa Rica enters the Washington Post’s list of “good news” after achieving high-income status
The U.S. newspaper The Washington Post has included Costa Rica in its prestigious roundup of the “25 good news stories of 2025.” The recognition comes after the country achieved its official transition to the category of high-income economy, a milestone that positions it as a benchmark of stability and growth in the Western Hemisphere. The […]
INA launches call for free courses to strengthen technical training in Costa Rica
The National Learning Institute (INA) has announced the opening of enrollment for its new offer of free courses, designed to strengthen the technical skills of the Costa Rican population. The initiative seeks to respond to the demands of the current and future labor market, providing training opportunities in key areas for the country’s economic development. […]
Magnitude 4.4 earthquake originated beneath the National Museum in San José
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake suddenly shook downtown San José on Monday afternoon. According to the official report from the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (Ovsicori), the event had a particular feature: its epicenter was located exactly beneath the National Museum. The seismic event occurred at 5:06 p.m. and, due to its shallow depth—barely […]
Marriott and Hilton Plan to Open 22 Hotels in Costa Rica by 2028
Hotel chains Marriott International and Hilton Worldwide have announced their expansion plans in Costa Rican territory, contemplating the inauguration of more than twenty properties over the next three years. Costa Rica’s hotel landscape is gearing up for an unprecedented transformation. Marriott and Hilton, the two international chains with the strongest presence in the country, have […]
Michael Jordan once again chooses Costa Rica as his destination for leisure and sport fishing
Global basketball legend and six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan has returned to Costa Rica once more, reaffirming the country as one of his preferred destinations for rest and high-level sporting activities. According to officials from the General Directorate of Migration and Foreign Affairs, Jordan arrived this Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Juan Santamaría International […]
Osa Peninsula highlighted as one of the must-visit destinations of 2026
The prestigious annual list 52 Places to Go in 2026 from the American newspaper The New York Times included the Osa Peninsula, in Costa Rica, as one of the most recommended destinations to travel to this year, consolidating the country as a tourism protagonist on the international stage. According to the selection published by the […]
SINAC Reports Illegal Entries to National Parks at the Start of 2026
Costa Rica’s National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) has issued an official alert after recording 408 people entering various protected wildlife areas without authorization during the last weeks of December and the first half of January. According to the institutional report, Irazú Volcano National Park tops the list with 200 recorded cases. Other locations with […]
Juan Santamaría Expansion Project Surpasses the Halfway Mark
Costa Rica’s main air gateway, the Juan Santamaría International Airport (AIJS), is undergoing a full transformation. The expansion works on its main terminal have reached a solid 58% progress milestone, marking a key step in the roadmap aimed at strengthening the country’s logistical and tourism competitiveness. After breaking ground in March of last year, the […]
Major national route to remain closed for two weeks due to bridge construction
Starting next Monday, January 19, 2026, traffic along National Route 32 —the main connection between the Central Valley and the province of Limón— will be fully suspended for 15 calendar days. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) confirmed that the measure is necessary to install the structural beams of the new bridge over […]
Costa Rica activates adoption from pregnancy: justice and swift processes for newborns
After years of waiting and criticism over the absence of technical regulations, Costa Rica has taken a historic step in its child protection system. As of January 7, 2026, new rules came into force allowing pregnant women to express their intention to give their child up for adoption before birth, ensuring an orderly, safe, and […]