National Plan for Sustainable and Healthy Costa Rican Gastronomy Updated and Modernized for the Future
San José, Costa Rica – Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Since its launch in 2014, the PNGCSS has been a key reference for institutions, organizations, professionals, and businesses in the sector, promoting principles of sustainability, health, and equity in agri-food systems. During its first decade, more than 65 entities have formally committed as adherents, actively participating […]
Costa Rica Wins Four Prestigious Marketing Awards at the HSMAI ADRIAN AWARDS 2025
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Costa Rica was awarded four prizes at the Adrian Awards 2025, considered the “Oscars” of travel, hospitality, and destination marketing. The accolades included the highest distinctions, specifically the Platinum (the most prestigious award) and Gold trophies in the brand category for the implementation and execution of the “More Essential Than Ever” […]
Simplification of Card Payments and Expansion of Charging Centers for Electric Vehicles in Costa Rica
In an effort to promote electric mobility and facilitate access to charging infrastructure, the Compañía Nacional de Fuerza y Luz (CNFL) recently announced significant changes to its fast-charging service for electric vehicles. Starting March 31, 2025, users will be able to make payments with credit and debit cards, eliminating the need for specific RFID cards. […]
Cahuita to Open New Tourist Police Station in the First Quarter of 2025
Friday, February 7, 2025 The community of Cahuita, located in the Talamanca canton of Limón, will soon have a new Tourist Police station. This project is part of the Costa Rican Tourism Institute’s (ICT) efforts to enhance security in tourist destinations. Currently, 85% of the construction is completed, with a total investment of ¢347 million […]
“Loyalty”: Exhibition Pays Posthumous Tribute to Visual Artist Fernando Calvo Sánchez
The Juan Santamaría Historical Cultural Museum invites the public to the opening of the temporary exhibition “Loyalty,” a posthumous tribute to the renowned Costa Rican visual artist Fernando Calvo Sánchez (1951-2025). San José, March 18, 2025. The Juan Santamaría Historical Cultural Museum (MHCJS) invites the public to the opening of the temporary exhibition “Loyalty,” a […]
Tourism surpassed US$ 5.4 billion in foreign exchange and increased employment by the end of 2024
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Costa Rica closed 2024 with historic tourism figures, solidifying its position as a key driver of the national economy. Foreign exchange income and employment growth in the sector confirm that it was an exceptional year for Costa Rican tourism. According to data from the Central Bank of Costa Rica, foreign exchange […]
SiNEM participates for the first time in the “Disonancias” Women in Art Meeting, part of the Iberorquestas Juveniles Program
The National System of Music Education (SiNEM), an institution of the Ministry of Culture and Youth of Costa Rica, participates for the first time in the Women in Art Meeting “Disonancias”, held from March 18 to 22, 2025, in Panama, as part of the Iberorquestas Juveniles program. Women in Art Meeting “Disonancias” takes place from […]
ICT offers new tourist information material
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 The Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) has updated its brochures for tourists and the tourist map of Costa Rica to provide a useful tool for private sector companies, tour guides, and the general public. This allows them to have firsthand information to guide tourists on tourist attractions and services in various […]
“Stories from My School”: Contest Invites Students to Write About the Importance of Cooperation in the Community
March 19, 2025 – Virtual – Consecutive 082 The participation period for the 2025 edition of “Stories from My School” is now open! This initiative aims to foster creativity, reading, and writing among children aged 7 to 12 years old. San José, March 19, 2025 – The “Stories from My School” contest is back for […]
Minae invites to a hike to watch the sunset at Irazú Volcano National Park
The activity package costs 11,000 colones and includes the hike, admission fee, parking, refreshments, and more. The Central Conservation Area (ACC) of the National System of Conservation Areas (Sinac-Minae), in collaboration with the National Parks Foundation and the Auxiliary Committee of the Red Cross of Tierra Blanca de Cartago, will hold a sunset hike at […]
