Costa Rica Decrees Migration Alert for Flights from Mexico
Preventive Measure Amid Increase in Migratory Flows The Government of Costa Rica has decreed a special migration alert for flights arriving from Mexico, in response to an increase in the flow of people transiting toward the country. The measure aims to strengthen entry controls and ensure an orderly and secure management of international mobility, according […]
The Costa Rican Paradox: Deflation, Growth, and the Cost of Being the “Switzerland of Central America” (2024–2026)
Listen to the podcast version of this article. I. An Atypical Phenomenon in the Region While the vast majority of Latin American economies focused their efforts on combating inflationary spirals after the pandemic, Costa Rica has entered a period of macroeconomic exceptionalism that radically distinguishes it from its peers. The country, along with Panama, crossed […]
La Sabana to Host International Tennis Tournament and Strengthen Costa Rica’s Regional Sports Position
The Parque Metropolitano La Sabana will host an international tennis tournament bringing together national and international players, reinforcing Costa Rica’s position as a venue for high-level sporting events. The event represents an opportunity both for the development of local talent and for economic activity linked to sports. An Event That Strengthens International Projection The organization […]
South Korea opens scholarship program for Costa Rican students
The Government of the Republic of Korea has opened a new scholarship call aimed at Costa Rican students interested in pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies in South Korea. This initiative is part of the international educational cooperation programs promoted by Korean authorities, with the goal of strengthening academic and cultural exchange. The call offers academic […]
International Reserves Could Exceed $20 Billion This Year and Nearly Triple Under Rodrigo Chaves’ Administration
Costa Rica’s international reserves could surpass $20 billion in 2026, consolidating a sustained upward trend in recent years. If confirmed, this level would represent nearly a tripling of reserves during the administration of President Rodrigo Chaves Robles, strengthening the country’s external financial position. The growth in reserves reflects a combination of macroeconomic factors, including increased foreign currency inflows, exchange […]
Costa Rica claims four of the top five positions in the Central America university ranking for 2026
Costa Rica’s higher education system reaffirmed its regional leadership by placing four national institutions among the top five universities in Central America in the 2026 ranking, according to the latest evaluation by international organization Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). This result reflects the dominant position of Costa Rican universities within the Central American region, highlighting both their […]
La Trenza”: A Look at the Interweaving of Memory, Identity, and Territory Arrives in Puntaren
A new artistic proposal that invites reflection on cultural and territorial ties was inaugurated this month at the Casa de la Cultura de Puntarenas Elsie Canessa de Odio. Titled “La Trenza” (The Braid), the photographic exhibition by Mexican artist Malena Díaz explores, through poetic and symbolic images, the connections between identity, collective memory, and cultural […]
Costa Rican rum Nicoya officially launches in the national market after its international expansion
The Costa Rican rum Nicoya has officially begun its commercialization in the national market, marking a new stage in its development after previously consolidating its presence in the French market. The launch represents the return of the product to its country of origin following a period of international positioning. The introduction of Nicoya rum in […]
Trail cameras capture unprecedented images of a puma on Pacific cliffs
A new visual record has surprised the country’s scientific and conservation community. A wildlife monitoring camera, strategically located on a cliff facing the Pacific Ocean, managed to capture an exceptional sequence of a puma (Puma concolor) in a natural setting of great beauty. The monitoring device was installed more than a year ago at an […]
Costa Rica consolidates leadership in medical devices: exports grow 25% and attract new investments
An analysis by the School of Management Sciences of the State Distance University (UNED) foresees a scenario of stability for the Costa Rican economy during the first quarter of 2026. The study bases this projection on the behavior of the Monetary Policy Rate (TPM) and the high liquidity of foreign currency in the financial system. […]