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 […]
Costa Rica Releases the Penultimate ₡25 Collectible Coin Honoring Arenal Volcano
A numismatic piece celebrating one of the country’s natural icons The Banco Central de Costa Rica (BCCR) announced the release of the penultimate ₡25 collectible coin from the series “Sitios Emblemáticos de Nuestras Provincias,” designed in tribute to Volcán Arenal, located in La Fortuna de San Carlos, Alajuela province. Sales of this piece will begin […]
Costa Rica Strengthens Training of Authorities for the Handling of Rescued and Seized Wildlife
Technical training to protect wildlife Costa Rican authorities from various institutions took part in a series of specialized workshops designed to improve the safe and humane handling of wild animals that are rescued or seized in cases of illegal trafficking or risk situations. The initiative was organized by Humane World for Animals Costa Rica in […]
Costa Rica’s Constitutional Court Reviews Amparo Against Environmental Approval for Pavones Dock
Constitutional Court accepts citizen claim over environmental permit The Sala Constitucional of the Supreme Court of Justice of Costa Rica (also known as Sala IV) is reviewing an amparo petition filed against the Secretaría Técnica Nacional Ambiental (SETENA) over the environmental approval granted to a community dock project in El Higo de Pavón, Pavones, Golfito. […]
Monteverde Biological Reserve Wins Latin American Gold for Regenerative Tourism
Recognition at an international event The Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, one of Costa Rica’s most emblematic natural areas, received First Place in the category of Best Regenerative Tourism Initiatives at the World Travel Market Latin America 2026, held in São Paulo, Brazil, on April 15, 2026. This recognition highlights the responsible and sustainable management […]
Costa Rica Hosts International Symposium and Wellness Retreat Focused on Lifestyle Medicine
International academic event on lifestyle medicine Costa Rica will host the First International Lifestyle Medicine Symposium Costa Rica CALM 2026, an initiative organized by the Asociación Costarricense de Medicina de Estilo de Vida (CALM) aimed at promoting the prevention of chronic diseases through scientifically supported healthy habits. The symposium will bring together national and international […]
