Costa Rica’s New Tourism Chief Bets on Looser Rules and More Flights

Costa Rica’s new tourism boss is moving to slash red tape and widen our country’s international flight map, signaling a more business-friendly approach that could reshape how visitors and new residents reach our country’s coasts. Marcos Borges, named …

Costa Rica strengthens its commitment to Asia with a value-added food offering in South Korea

Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica continues to strengthen its presence in Asia and expand opportunities for the export sector in high-value-added markets. From June 9 to 12, four Costa Rican companies participated in the Seoul Food & Hotel 2026 trade show, one …

Costa Rica Weather This Week: A Wet Start, Then a Drier, Hotter Pattern

Costa Rica’s week opens wet, with Tropical Wave No. 11 crossing the country today, before forecasters expect a drier, warmer pattern to settle over the Pacific and Central Valley as the week goes on, according to the National Meteorological Institute (IMN …

Women are taking the lead in Costa Rica’s banking system

Q COSTARICA — In recent years, Costa Rica’s national banking system has made decisions focused on achieving gender equality, not only through its financial products for female clients, but also internally, reflecting greater female participation in finance …

Costa Rica Wildlife Cameras Reveal Ocelot Naps and Crocodile Log Crossings

Surviving Costa Rican Fisherman Says Two Crewmates Died at Sea

Just hours after Costa Rica celebrated the rescue of a second fisherman who survived nearly a week adrift in the Pacific Ocean, new details from the tragedy have emerged. Abraham Ríos, the 28-year-old fisherman found alive Sunday after spending days at sea …

This Luxury Surf Resort Is Putting Costa Rica's Southern Pacific Coast on the Map

A dedicated experience designer works with guests to create a customized itinerary around their interests.  Six spacious rooms and generous common spaces offer the perfect balance of privacy and socializing.  The location provides easy access to some of …

Lost at Sea: Costa Rica’s Fishing Communities Face Growing Pressure

Four fishermen from the Roxana II remain missing in Costa Rica’s North Pacific after rough seas linked to Tropical Storm Cristina caused multiple boating emergencies off Guanacaste. The vessel was last reported in the Playa San Juanillo area of Santa Cruz …

Costa Rica Prepares for Severe El Niño as Water, Power and Tourism Face Pressure

Costa Rica is preparing for a difficult El Niño cycle that could put pressure on water supplies, electricity costs and tourism services in some of the country’s most visited regions through the second half of 2026 and into early 2027. The climate event is …

Costa Rica Rolls Out National Strategy to Stop Wildlife Electrocutions

Costa Rica is moving to give national force to a strategy aimed at reducing one of its most persistent threats to wildlife: electrocution on power lines. The initiative brings together environmental authorities, electricity providers, rescue centers and …