Costa Rica consolidates its position among the five destinations with the greatest growth potential for luxury hospitality in Latin America
Costa Rica has managed to position itself within the “Top 5” Latin American markets with the greatest potential for the development of high-end hospitality and luxury resorts for the 2026–2027 period. This recognition stems from strategic sector analyses that place the country alongside tourism powerhouses such as Mexico, Brazil, and the Dominican Republic. The dynamism […]
Russian Gastronomic Festival to be held this weekend in Barrio Escalante
The Barrio Escalante district, recognized as the culinary epicenter of the capital, is hosting the Russian Gastronomic Festival. The event, coordinated by the Distrito G platform in collaboration with the Embassy of the Russian Federation, aims to diversify San José’s tourism offerings and promote awareness of Eurasian traditions through cuisine and visual arts. Under the […]
Legends Clásico between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona in Costa Rica
Next Saturday, February 7, Costa Rica will host for the first time a match between the legends of Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. The event, titled “El Clásico de las Galaxias,” will take place at the National Stadium starting at 6:00 p.m., produced by Experiencias MKP. The match will bring together historic football figures from […]
Art and Flavor” Festival to take over Paseo de los Estudiantes this weekend
Paseo de los Estudiantes will serve as the venue for the “Art and Flavor” fair this Saturday and Sunday, an activity aimed at boosting pedestrian traffic and commerce in this area of the capital. The event will integrate a combined offering of gastronomy, art exhibitions, and musical performances in open spaces. The initiative, coordinated between […]
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 […]
