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Costa Rica’s National Theatre Celebrates 129 Years with a Month of Arts and Heritage

Costa Rica’s National Theatre is celebrating its 129th anniversary with a special program featuring more than 30 activities throughout October 2026. Organized by the Ministry of Culture and Youth (MCJ),

By Julia
October 17, 2026

The United States and Canada Account for Two-Thirds of Tourist Arrivals

The United States and Canada remain the leading source markets for international tourism in Costa Rica. During the first nine...

October 17, 2026

PantheraID: Using Technology to Improve Wildlife Protection

A wildlife monitoring project took first place at the Central American 5G Innovation Hackathon, held in October 2026. The PantheraID...

October 17, 2026

Costa Rica Tops the 2026 Global Hospitality Rankings According to International Travelers

Costa Rica was recognized as the friendliest country in the world in 2026, according to Condé Nast Traveller magazine’s Readers’...

October 12, 2026

Brisa Hennessy Wins in Portugal and Moves Closer to a Return to the World Surfing Elite

Costa Rican surfer Brisa Hennessy was crowned champion of the 2026 EDP Ericeira Pro, held in Portugal, after staging a...

October 12, 2026

Breeze Airways Connects Tampa and San José with Two Weekly Flights

U.S. airline Breeze Airways has begun operating in Costa Rica with a new nonstop route between Tampa, Florida, and Juan...

October 12, 2026

JUNCOS 2026 will bring together more than 1,500 students for ten days of university sports

The Costa Rican University Games (JUNCOS) CONARE 2026 will bring together 1,586 student athletes from 17 universities and higher education...

October 6, 2026

Water on distant worlds is reshaping the search for life beyond Earth

During Space Week, one of the major topics in astronomy is once again at the center of attention: the possibility...

October 6, 2026

A new measurement seeks to reveal how sustainable companies in Costa Rica really are

Costa Rica is preparing, for the first time, to have a comprehensive measurement of the state of corporate, social and...

October 5, 2026

NAMA Livestock Receives International Recognition for Promoting More Sustainable Production

The NAMA Livestock initiative has received international recognition from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for...

September 28, 2026

UCR Study Reveals Costa Rica’s Fungal Diversity Could Be Far Greater Than Previously Recorded

Research from the University of Costa Rica (UCR) shows that knowledge about the country’s fungi remains incomplete. The study analyzed...

September 28, 2026

Limón Calypso Moves Forward Toward the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List

Limón calypso, one of the main musical expressions of Costa Rica’s Afro-Caribbean culture, is moving toward possible inscription on UNESCO’s...

September 28, 2026

October in Costa Rica: Carnival, Raptors and the Closing of Independence Month

October connects directly with September — Independence Month extends one week further in the Caribbean, while the country’s skies and...

September 21, 2026

21 Medals for Costa Rica at the Cali Para Athletics Grand Prix

The Costa Rican Para athletics delegation concluded its participation in the 2026 World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Cali with...

September 21, 2026

Uvita Brings Together Gastronomy, Local Products and Conservation in a Celebration of Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific

From September 16 to 19, 2026, Uvita de Osa, in the province of Puntarenas, is becoming a meeting point for...

September 17, 2026

From Cattle Farm to Forest: The Recovery of Madre Verde in Palmares

In La Granja de Palmares, Alajuela, a piece of land that for years was used for cattle farming and agricultural...

September 17, 2026

Ancestors of El Guarco: More Than 300 Pieces Tell the Archaeological History of Cartago

A look at thousands of years of history Cartago has opened a new exhibition dedicated to the archaeological heritage of...

September 17, 2026

National Geographic Highlights Costa Rica’s Remarkable Natural Wealth

An international spotlight on Costa Rica’s natural heritage Costa Rica’s natural wealth is once again receiving international attention. The German...

September 14, 2026

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Feature People

Carlos Morales, Anthropologist, Finca 6

Carlos Morales is the anthropologist for the National Museum of Costa Rica at the Finca...

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...

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