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A new connection with Illinois opens another gateway to Guanacaste for U.S. travelers

Guanacaste will gain a new air connection with the United States during the 2027 tourism season. Starting in February, Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport, known as Guanacaste Airport, will welcome

A life-saving campaign brings Costa Rica’s Red Cross to the world stage

A campaign designed to make first aid knowledge more accessible has earned international recognition for the Costa Rican Red Cross....

From Peru to Costa Rica: Mauro Jiménez brings his story to an international culinary final

At just 24 years old, chef Mauro Jiménez is preparing to take the next step in an international competition that...

Dota and Orotina to develop new community spaces for older adults

The communities of Dota and Orotina will develop new spaces designed to promote the well-being, participation and connection of older...

Raquel Solís secures a third consecutive XTERRA title

Costa Rican triathlete Raquel Solís once again reached the top of the podium in Las Catalinas, earning another victory at...

September in Costa Rica: patriotism, whales and green season

September is one of the most Costa Rican months of the calendar. The entire country celebrates its independence while nature...

Mangroves Under Pressure: Pollution and Development Threaten Essential Ecosystems

Mangroves cover a relatively small portion of Costa Rica, but they play a fundamental role in biodiversity, coastal communities and...

From an Ironman Challenge to Clean Water for Indigenous Communities

A 226-kilometer endurance challenge has become a fundraising initiative to improve access to clean drinking water in Indigenous communities in...

New Airport Investments Aim to Strengthen Tourism and International Trade

The Costa Rican government has announced a series of airport infrastructure projects designed to increase airport capacity, improve air connectivity...

Corcovado Faces Growing Pressure From Illegal Mining and Limited Park Ranger Resources

Corcovado National Park, located on the Osa Peninsula, is facing growing pressure from illegal gold mining and difficulties in maintaining...

A New Endemic Frog Emerges From the Streams of the Los Santos Region

A new frog species has been identified in the mountains of Los Santos, in Costa Rica’s central Pacific region. Isthmohyla...

Thousands of Crabs Wash Up Dead on Guanacaste Beaches

An unusual phenomenon has drawn attention along the coast of Guanacaste in recent days, where thousands of dead crabs have...

A New Documentary Reveals the Extraordinary Journey of Humpback Whales to Golfo Dulce

Golfo Dulce, on Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast, is at the heart of “Costa Rica: Cuna de Ballenas”, the first...

Cartago prepares to welcome young karate athletes from across the Americas

The city of Cartago will host the 35th Pan American Junior Karate Championship, one of the continent’s major competitions for...

Chocolate from Upala Receives International Recognition for Its Quality and Costa Rican Origin

A chocolate produced in Upala, Alajuela, has once again placed Costa Rican cacao among products recognized in an international competition....

TEC and Tecnológico de Monterrey Develop New Microcredentials to Strengthen Costa Rican Talent

The Costa Rica Institute of Technology (TEC) is working with Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico to develop a microcredential model...

Debate Over Keeping Macaws, Parrots and Parakeets as Pets Gains Momentum

The possibility of allowing private ownership of certain wild birds in Costa Rica has sparked renewed concern among conservation organizations....

Domestic Flights Could Move from Alajuela to Pavas to Free Up Airport Capacity

The Costa Rican government is considering moving domestic flight operations currently carried out at Juan Santamaría International Airport in Alajuela...

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Agenda

September 9, 2026

Expo Pococí 2026 to Bring Tradition, Culture and Entertainment to Guápiles
September 17, 2026

Short Films to Showcase Wildlife Stories
September 11, 2026

Fiesta de la Lectura Costa Rica to bring together books, authors and cultures in September

Feature People

Maikol from Sierpe: without water, without electricity, and a hunter who protects wildlife.

I met Mikol in the Chamán sector of Marino Ballena National Park. Along with Andrea,...

Elisa, La Pajara Pinta. 

I’ve always said I’m a “Dota person,” but that’s not entirely true… I have family...

Marcia Madrigal, I was born with a paintbrush in one hand and a colored pencil in the other.

I met Marcia Madrigal by chance one Saturday morning at the Barrio Aranjuez Green Market....

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