Costa Rica’s “pura vida” ethos—a celebration of peaceful stability and clean government—is being tested as never before. The court’s decisive action sends a clear message that no public official is ...

As of July 1, 2025, Costa Rica’s familiar gold-hued ₡500 coin has officially exited circulation, rendering those shiny pocket treasures obsolete for everyday transactions. Whether you’re paying for ...

For those craving sand, surf, and sunscreen: Langosta Beach Club in Tamarindo hosts a 4th of July Pool Party on July 4, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Highlights include: Drink specials and “Good Eats” ...

On July 18, at the rustic yet raucous Cámara de Ganaderos arena in Liberia, the three-division WBC strawweight champion Yokasta “Choco” Valle will put her belt on the line against Peru’s veteran ...

Costa Rica’s reputation as a tropical haven is facing its toughest test in years. Once celebrated for its sloths, surf breaks and “pura vida” tranquility, the nation now wrestles with falling visitor ...

Costa Rica is about to trade traffic jams for take-offs. Later this year, travelers in Guanacaste will have the option to zip between airports, resorts and hidden eco-lodges aboard electric air ...

Costa Rica is many things: a sanctuary for biodiversity, a playground for adventure seekers, and a respite for anyone craving a genuine slice of pura vida. Armed with this guide—and a spirit open to ...

Unlike many jurisdictions scrambling to draft exhaustive crypto statutes, Costa Rica has adopted an indirect approach. There are no specialized cryptocurrency laws; instead, digital-asset ventures ...

Throop isn’t alone. As of early 2025, Papagayo has attracted a wave of developers and investors who see parallels between Costa Rica’s unspoiled coast and Mexico’s once-hidden coves, now teeming with ...

Football fever is taking Costa Rica by storm this week as the prestigious FIFA World Cup Trophy makes a special appearance, igniting dreams and passions among fans eagerly awaiting the 2026 World ...

Costa Rica is currently facing a worrying increase in dengue cases, prompting health authorities to issue a call for urgent preventive action. This surge, with over 22,000 reported cases, marks a ...

Costa Rica’s Silent Crisis The specter of illegal fentanyl looms over Costa Rica, with authorities confirming seven seizures of the synthetic opioid, 50 times more potent than heroin, in the ...