This was the set of “Italia 90,” a feature-length film produced entirely by a Costa Rican cast and crew. Directed by Miguel Gómez and shot over the course of 20 days, “Italia 90” is more than a movie: It’s a chance to relive a national triumph.
From a cantina in Quepos to stunned phone calls home, an American expat recalls watching September 11 unfold from Costa Rica and realizing the world had changed.
A new study counts 48,985 short-term rental listings in Costa Rica, more than double 2019, while international arrivals remain below pre-pandemic levels.
