Crowned heads

Trending Now

US Ground Stop Canceled 15 Costa Rica Flights. Here’s What to Expect Today

The nationwide US ground stop that froze flights on Friday afternoon is over, but if you are flying between Costa Rica and the United...

Driving South This Week? Térraba Bridge Closures Run Through November 14

If you're driving the Interamericana Sur through Palmar Norte this week, check the clock before you leave. The bridge over the Térraba River, between...

Guanacaste Town Hall Took 29 Million Colones in Cash Its Bank Refused

A Guanacaste town hall kept 29.3 million colones in cash after Banco Nacional refused it. Audit documents detail what staff and the mayor said.

Costa Rica’s Dry Season Starts This Week in Guanacaste and the Central Valley

If you live in or are visiting Guanacaste or the Central Valley, the rain is about to switch off. Costa Rica's dry season settles...

Diesel Up 17% as Costa Rica Prices Rise for a Second Straight Month

Costa Rica's cost of living is climbing again. Consumer prices rose 0.39% in October, and the year-on-year rate reached 0.55%, the second straight month...

Prison Cases at Costa Rica’s Constitutional Court Jump 124% Amid Crackdown

Prison-related cases at Costa Rica's Constitutional Chamber rose from 2,130 in 2020 to 4,780 in 2025, as tougher prison rules collide with the state's duty to feed and treat inmates.

Have a US Visa Appointment Wednesday? The Embassy Will Be Closed

The US Embassy and visa section in San José close Nov. 11 for Veterans Day and reopen Thursday.

Costa Rica Moves to Fire 36 Finance Ministry Workers Over Mouse-Jiggler App

Costa Rica's Finance Ministry is still working to fire 36 employees accused of installing a mouse-jiggler program to make it look as if they...

Banks and Businesses in Costa Rica Must Accept Digital ID Starting January

Starting January 1, 2027, banks, government agencies, businesses and other institutions in Costa Rica will be required to accept the Costa Rican Digital Identity...
Loading…

Latest News from Costa Rica

Costa Rica Coffee Maker Chorreador
Costa Rica Car Rentals
Costa Rica Travel Insurance
Costa Rica Travel