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Costa Rica Invests in La Radial de Alajuela to Enhance Tourism and Reduce Traffic

The Ministry of Public Works and Transportation (MOPT) reopened the road on La Radial de Alajuela. After three months of work and endless traffic...

Precious Honeyglow: Costa Rica’s Personal-Sized Pineapple

Fresh Del Monte has announced the launch of a personal-sized pineapple, weighing between 0.6 and 0.9kg, grown in Costa Rica. This new product complements...

IMN Warns of Heavy Rains as Costa Rica Enters Rainy Season

The National Meteorological Institute (IMN) issued a warning regarding heavy rains looming over the Northern Zone and the Caribbean. The institute emphasized that the...

U.S. Launches Coalition for Climate Entrepreneurship Hub in Costa Rica

The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica announced the launch of the Coalition for Climate Entrepreneurship (CCE) Hub in San José, Costa Rica. Dorothy McAuliffe,...

Actor Matt Damon’s Tale of Rescuing a Cat in Costa Rica

U.S. actor Matt Damon narrated on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert the story of how he rescued and adopted a cat in Costa...

Costa Rica’s Holy Week Marred by Deadly Water-Related Incidents

Several unfortunate aquatic accidents have been reported this Easter, some of them resulting in several tragic fatalities. According to data from the Red Cross,...
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Costa Rica’s Tourism Sector Faces Job Losses Amidst Exchange Rate Crisis

The National Chamber of Tourism (CANATUR) disclosed that among its affiliated companies, 544 people were laid off during 2024. The companies indicated that they had...

Costa Rica’s Single-Use Plastics Ban Takes Effect

The law that bans single-use plastics in Costa Rica comes into force on April 20th. This measure, approved in 2021, seeks to eliminate materials...

Returning a Lost Wallet in Costa Rica: A Story of Honesty and Reflection

Early one morning in the waning days of the pandemic, I found a wallet in the street while cycling. The contents consisted of 8,000...