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Laura Fernández Has Taken Office as President of Costa Rica

Last Friday, May 8th, Costa Rica once again witnessed the greatest triumph of its democratic system: the peaceful transfer of power. With the echoes of celebrations still present and the

Costa Rica announces road closures for road marking between Turrialba and Siquirres

Road marking works will cause temporary closures Authorities from the Consejo Nacional de Vialidad and the Ministerio de Obras Públicas...

Costa Rica Places Exact Replica of the Independence Bell at the Ruins of Santiago Apóstol

A historic symbol returns to its emblematic place in Cartago On Thursday, May 7, 2026, an exact replica of the...

Costa Rica to Host the 2026 Latin American Karting Championship

A Historic Event for Regional Motorsport Costa Rica is preparing to host one of the most important karting events in...

Costa Rica reports strong passenger growth at Juan Santamaría Airport during high season

A historic record of travelers at the country’s main international gateway The Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, the main air gateway...

Costa Rica continues its path in Formula 4: Evan Michelini set for the 2026 season

A young Costa Rican driver returns to represent the country in European competition Costa Rican driver Evan Michelini will once...

Urgent Protection of the Tempisque River: Constitutional Court Orders Immediate Action

A judicial ruling in defense of one of Guanacaste’s most important rivers The Sala Constitucional de la Corte Suprema de...

Costa Rica Shines at the Central American U-18 and U-20 Athletics Championship with 71 Medals

Outstanding performance by young Costa Rican athletes The Costa Rican delegation delivered an exceptional performance at the Central American U-18...

Costa Rican angler Erika Sandi makes history at the Offshore World Championship

Historic achievement by a Costa Rican sport fishing athlete Costa Rican sport fishing reached a milestone on the global stage...

San José extends parking meter hours in nightlife and high-traffic districts

New traffic regulation measures in the capital The Municipality of San José has implemented an extension of parking meter operating hours in...

Guanacaste Volcano Intensifies Eruptive Activity in Costa Rica

Rincón de la Vieja becomes the most active volcano in the country The Rincón de la Vieja, located in the province...

Costa Rica boosts food solidarity: Megasuper and the Food Bank expand collection points

An alliance to fight hunger and support vulnerable communities Megasuper Corporation, one of the country’s leading supermarket chains, announced a...

Costa Rica showcases its local gastronomy with a Michelin-starred chef in Nosara

An international chef highlights the diversity of Costa Rican ingredients A renowned Michelin-starred chef visited Nosara in the province of Guanacaste to cook and...

Costa Rica advances its decarbonization with a new 2026–2030 Action Plan

A strategic step toward a low-carbon economy Costa Rica officially presented its 2026–2030 Decarbonization Action Plan, designed to accelerate the country’s...

Costa Rica strengthens marine species protection with a seasonal fishing ban in the Gulf of Nicoya

New seasonal ban in the Golfo de Nicoya to protect reproductive cycles From May 1 to July 31, 2026, Costa Rica enforced a temporary...

Costa Rica strengthens the protection of its archaeological heritage: 300 pieces recovered in Alajuela

Interinstitutional operation recovers pre-Columbian archaeological assets Costa Rican authorities took an important step in protecting the national cultural heritage after...

Costa Rica Hosts Peace With Earth to Promote Education and Action in Sustainability

Peace With Earth: an event encouraging environmental reflection and action Costa Rica will host the Peace With Earth event for the first...

MINAE-SINAC Move Toward a Marine PSA for the Release of Hammerhead Sharks

• Costa Rica protects 24,000 hectares of mangroves with Marine PSA• 129 people from Térraba and Sierpe signed contracts yesterday...

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May 16, 2026

AbejaFest 2026: Good Agricultural and Beekeeping Practices in Zarcero
May 17, 2026

Back to Our Roots at the National Museum
May 14, 2026

TacoFest Los Yoses

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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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