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An International Recognition Highlights the Role of Constitutional Justice in Protecting Press Freedom

Costa Rica’s Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice, commonly known as the Sala IV, will receive the 2026 Chapultepec Grand Prize, one of the leading distinctions awarded by

El Niño Deepens the Contrast Between Drought and Heavy Rain Across the Country

The effects of El Niño are creating sharply different weather conditions across Costa Rica. While much of the Pacific is...

A Young Costa Rican Bassoonist Begins a New Chapter in Vienna

At just 17 years old, Ian Redondo Infante is preparing to take an important step in his musical career. The...

Costa Rica Celebrates Its Afro-Descendant Heritage Through Music, Art, Tradition and Caribbean Flavors

The Ministry of Culture and Youth is organizing a nationwide program of activities throughout August and September 2026 to recognize...

Growing Pressure on the Rangers Protecting One of the Region’s Last Great Tropical Forests

Corcovado National Park, on the Osa Peninsula, is facing growing pressure to protect its ecosystems from illegal activities, while park...

A Young Student Brings Costa Rican Mathematical Talent to an International Competition in Canada

A Costa Rican second-grade student represented the country at the final stage of the International Spirit of Math® Contest, an...

More Than Two Million Tourists Arrived During the First Seven Months of 2026

More than two million international tourists arrived in Costa Rica during the first seven months of 2026, confirming continued growth...

An Exceptional Agami Heron Colony Finds Refuge in Guatuso

A private estate in Guatuso has become an unusual refuge for one of the most elusive and striking birds found...

The Waste Reaching the Pacific Highlights an Environmental Challenge for Guacalillo

The accumulation of waste at Guacalillo Beach, in the canton of Garabito, has once again drawn attention to one of...

From Puriscal to the International Stage: Costa Rican Students Take Their Robots to the United States

A group of students from Puriscal is preparing to take robots they designed and built themselves to a competition in...

Wildlife Monitoring Reveals Rich Biodiversity at Reserva Conchal

A wildlife monitoring program carried out at Reserva Conchal in Guanacaste recorded a total of 79 wildlife species in 2025,...

Poás Volcano Remains Under Close Watch as Seismic and Acoustic Activity Continues

Poás Volcano remains under scientific observation as specialists monitor changes in its internal activity. The Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of...

Costa Rica Named Among the Top Destinations for Solo Travelers in 2026

Costa Rica is once again attracting international attention as a destination for people traveling on their own. In a selection...

A Circular Economy Initiative in Costa Rica Receives International Recognition

A business case developed by INCAE Business School on the integration of the circular economy into Holcim Costa Rica’s strategy...

A Golden Coral from the Deep Pacific Reveals a Completely New Branch of the Tree of Life

The deep waters of the Pacific Ocean off Costa Rica continue to reveal species that have remained largely beyond the...

26 Medals and Five Regional Champions: One of Costa Rica’s Strongest Performances at the Regional Games

The Costa Rican delegation concluded its participation in the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo with one...

From Zarcero to Pasadena: A Costa Rican Band Returns to the Rose Parade

One of Costa Rica’s best-known musical groups continues to expand its presence on one of the world’s most important stages...

Thai, the Dog Who Made the Beach a Little More Special for an Entire Community

Costa Rica’s surfing community has said goodbye to one of its most beloved characters. Thai, a dog who spent years...

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Agenda

August 13, 2026

Night Safari: Stories, Duels and Mysteries of August in San José
August 21, 2026

Volunteer Opportunity to Help Create Tacaco Forest in Curridabat
August 20, 2026

San José on Screen: Free Costa Rican Film Series in the Capital

Feature People

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....

The International Arts Festival returns in 2026.

In 1989, during the administration of President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Oscar Arias Sánchez,...

Day by Day in San José

This is an old photo. Years ago, when I had my business in San José,...

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