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Costa Rica Faces Drier, Hotter 2026 with Uneven Start to Rainy Season

National weather projections by IMN Costa Rica is expected to enter the 2026 rainy season with an irregular onset and overall below-normal rainfall in many regions, according to projections from

Costa Rica Releases the Penultimate ₡25 Collectible Coin Honoring Arenal Volcano

A numismatic piece celebrating one of the country’s natural icons The Banco Central de Costa Rica (BCCR) announced the release...

Costa Rica Strengthens Training of Authorities for the Handling of Rescued and Seized Wildlife

Technical training to protect wildlife Costa Rican authorities from various institutions took part in a series of specialized workshops designed...

Costa Rica’s Constitutional Court Reviews Amparo Against Environmental Approval for Pavones Dock

Constitutional Court accepts citizen claim over environmental permit The Sala Constitucional of the Supreme Court of Justice of Costa Rica...

Monteverde Biological Reserve Wins Latin American Gold for Regenerative Tourism

Recognition at an international event The Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, one of Costa Rica’s most emblematic natural areas, received...

Costa Rica Hosts International Symposium and Wellness Retreat Focused on Lifestyle Medicine

International academic event on lifestyle medicine Costa Rica will host the First International Lifestyle Medicine Symposium Costa Rica CALM 2026,...

UCR Researcher Leads Groundbreaking Study in Costa Rica on How Light Exposure Affects Health and Behavior

A pioneering project in Costa Rica An architect from the University of Costa Rica (UCR) is leading a pioneering interdisciplinary...

Rescued flamingo in Limón survives against the odds but will remain in human care

Story of the rescued flamingo An American flamingo rescued in Limón in June 2025 continues to show signs of recovery...

May 2026 in Costa Rica: events, celebrations, and key dates of the month

May marks an interesting transition in Costa Rica. After the intense tourist activity of Easter Week (Semana Santa), the country...

Costa Rica and Chile Lead Prosperity in Latin America: A Model Beyond Economic Growth

A new regional benchmark for holistic development Costa Rica ranks among the most prosperous countries in Latin America and the...

Costa Rica shines in specialty coffee: five cafés ranked among the best in North America, Central America and the Caribbean

International recognition for Costa Rica’s coffee scene Costa Rica continues to strengthen its reputation as one of the leading specialty...

Tourism in Costa Rica Marks a Historic First Quarter in 2026 with Record Visitor Numbers

Record Growth in International Arrivals Costa Rica closed the first quarter of 2026 with historic figures in the arrival of...

Partial Crater Wall Collapse at Poás Volcano After Recent Eruption

Details of the recent volcanic activity A volcanic eruption recorded on April 10, 2026, at Parque Nacional Volcán Poás caused...

Costa Rica Erupts with Creativity as “Volcánica” Launches Its First National Design Festival

Costa Rica is preparing to host the first edition of Volcánica, a national festival dedicated to design, creativity, and innovation....

Costa Rica invests in future talent: new technology programs at UCR

Costa Rica continues to strengthen its position as a technological hub in Latin America, and higher education plays a key...

ICE and INDER promote rural electrification in Venado de San Carlos to strengthen community development

A project to expand access to electricity in rural areas The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE), together with the Rural...

Costa Rica strengthens its international image after being featured in a Dutch television documentary

Costa Rican biodiversity showcased on European television Costa Rica’s natural landscapes have once again gained international attention after being featured...

Costa Rica strengthens its dominance in the qualifiers and moves closer to World Cup qualification

A strong campaign bringing qualification within reach The Costa Rican national team continues to deliver a solid performance in the...

Agenda

April 18, 2026

“Art in the Park” Festival in Aserrí (2026)

April 17, 2026

Children’s and Youth Book Fair 2026 at the Children’s Museum of Costa Rica

April 20, 2026

Volcánica, Costa Rica’s first national design festival

Feature People

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,...

Chocolate masterclass with Memo at Nicuesa Lodge

In August, we traveled to Nicuesa Lodge, located in Golfo Dulce. During our stay, we...

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