International Selection of the Best Stays in Costa Rica According to Condé Nast Traveler
Global recognition for Costa Rican hotels The prestigious magazine Condé Nast Traveler recently published a new list of the 13 best hotels in Costa Rica for 2026, highlighting properties that combine luxury, sustainability, wellness, adventure, and a deep connection with nature. This international selection includes accommodations located on beaches, in forests, jungles, and mountains across […]
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 […]
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 […]
Costa Rica Hosts Peace With Earth to Promote Education and Action in Sustainability
Peace With Earth: an event encouraging environmental reflection and action Costa Rica will host the Peace With Earth event for the first time, an international initiative that combines science, culture, and collective experiences to raise awareness about environmental challenges and practical solutions for a sustainable future. The event will take place from August 28 to 30, 2026, opening […]
Costa Rica Gains Global Recognition with New Hotels Among the World’s Best
International recognition for the country’s hospitality sector Costa Rica continues to strengthen its position as a leading travel destination following the inclusion of two of its newest hotels in the prestigious “It List 2026” by Travel + Leisure, which highlights the best newly opened hotels worldwide. This ranking, curated by industry experts, evaluated nearly 250 properties […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
