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Costa Rican hotels stand out among the world’s best according to Travel + Leisure 2026

International recognition for Costa Rican hospitality Three hotels located in Costa Rica were included among the world’s best properties in the 2026 edition of Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards,

By Julia
July 10, 2026

Newly discovered frog species in the Los Santos mountains expands knowledge of Costa Rica’s biodiversity

A scientific discovery in one of the country’s richest biodiversity regions A team of Costa Rican researchers has identified a...

July 10, 2026

Scientists step up efforts to control invasive Burmese pythons and protect the Everglades ecosystem

An invasive species continues to reshape Florida’s ecosystems The Burmese python (Python bivittatus) has become one of the greatest threats...

July 10, 2026

A young loggerhead sea turtle begins its Mediterranean journey with a satellite tracker to support scientific research

A new step toward understanding the lives of sea turtles A loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) hatched in 2025 on...

July 10, 2026

Monteverde earns international recognition, strengthening its role as a global conservation leader

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve joins the IUCN Green List The Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve has reached a major...

July 10, 2026

ICT and MINAE install crocodile warning signs ahead of Costa Rica’s mid-year holidays

San José, July 3, 2026. Ahead of the start of Costa Rica’s mid-year school holidays, authorities began installing more than...

July 7, 2026

More than 250 scarlet macaws now fly freely over the Nicoya Peninsula thanks to a successful conservation program

The recovery of an iconic species continues to advance The Nicoya Peninsula has reached an important conservation milestone, with more...

July 7, 2026

The return of the white-lipped peccary marks a new chapter in ecological restoration at Piedras Blancas National Park

A key species returns to an ecosystem where it had disappeared After nearly two decades of absence, the white-lipped peccary...

July 7, 2026

Spain experiences the Pura Vida lifestyle through an innovative surfing attraction

An international tourism campaign brings Costa Rica to the heart of Madrid The Costa Rican Tourism Board (ICT) launched an...

July 7, 2026

Constitutional Court upholds suspension of Hybrida Farms agricultural project works in Coris

A judicial ruling temporarily halting project development The Constitutional Chamber of Costa Rica (Sala Constitucional) has ordered the National Environmental...

July 3, 2026

Ministry of Culture and Youth promotes projects that preserve traditions and strengthen national cultural identity

The 2026 call for applications for the Competitive Funds “Becas Taller” and “Puntos de Cultura” will grant up to ₡8...

July 3, 2026

Costa Rica strengthens its scientific leadership with a fungal database that impacts global biodiversity research

A scientific contribution positioning the country on the global biodiversity map The University of Costa Rica (UCR) has developed a...

July 3, 2026

Portuguese man o’ war spotted in Cahuita triggers precautionary alert along Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast

A dangerous species detected in Caribbean waters Costa Rican environmental authorities have issued a precautionary alert following the detection of...

July 3, 2026

The return of endurance karting marks a new stage for motorsport in Costa Rica

A discipline returning after four years of absence Endurance karting has returned to Costa Rica after a four-year hiatus, marking...

July 3, 2026

A new generation of volcano specialists strengthens disaster risk management in Costa Rica

A strategic program for volcanic disaster prevention Costa Rica has graduated a second cohort of the “Meisters of Volcanoes” program,...

July 3, 2026

A 508-million-colon investment boosts tourism in the Maleku Indigenous Territory and opens new community development opportunities

A tourism project impacting the Maleku Indigenous Territory An investment of 508 million colones aims to strengthen tourism activity in...

July 3, 2026

Proposal considers allowing water wells in protected natural heritage areas only under exceptional conditions

A proposal to address extraordinary water supply situations The Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) and the Costa Rican Institute...

July 3, 2026

New funding opportunities strengthen cultural heritage and community traditions

A national call to support living culture The Ministry of Culture and Youth of Costa Rica (MCJ) has launched a...

July 1, 2026

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RIDE Cultural arrives in Cartago with three days of art and community activities

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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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