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Costa Rica Starts Pilot Program for Preschool Education

The Ministry of Public Education (MEP) has rolled out a pilot program that allows some three-year-old children to begin preschool this year. The move...

Netflix Raises Subscription Prices in Costa Rica

Netflix is increasing subscription prices in Costa Rica beginning March 7, raising monthly costs across all plans available here, according to a notice sent...

The Libertarian Case for Legalizing Drugs in Costa Rica

I have a friend who describes himself as an anarcho-capitalist libertarian. He believes in total individual freedom He calls speed bumps “Commie humps,” scoffs at speed limits,...

Costa Rican Hospital Climbs Ranks Among Latin America’s Best in 2026

A local private hospital has earned recognition in a major international ranking, placing it among Latin America's leading medical centers for specialized surgeries in...

Popeyes Unveils Biggest Outlet in Costa Rica at Santa Ana Trade Center

Popeyes launched its biggest outlet today marking a key step in its local growth. The new spot sits in the Santa Ana Trade Center...

Costa Rica Voted for Change Now It Must Decide What Kind

The people have spoken. Laura Fernandez is our new president. The next four years in Costa Rica will be interesting. As the handpicked successor...

Central Bank Phases Out Old Coins in Costa Rica

The Central Bank of Costa Rica has set a deadline for three older coin denominations to leave everyday use. Starting July 1, 2026, the...

Can a New Supermax Prison Slow Costa Rica’s Gang Violence

Last year I wrote an article suggesting that Costa Rica build a maximum security prison like the one in El Salvador. The idea was...

Don’t Let an Expired or Missing Costa Rican Cédula Keep You from the Polls

With national elections set for February 1, Costa Rican citizens face a final push to secure their identity cards before heading to the polls....

Exchange Rate Climbs: What It Means for Your Costa Rica Budget

The Costa Rican colón has dropped against the US dollar in recent days, with the exchange rate moving closer to the 500 colones per...
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Costa Rica Moves to Fast Track Route 1 Expansion Funding

Costa Rica is moving to speed up approval of financing for the long-delayed expansion of Route 1, as lawmakers push a fast-track procedure for...

Oscar Arias Warns US Security Agreement Violates Costa Rica’s Constitution

Former President Oscar Arias has warned that a security agreement with the United States violates Costa Rica's Constitution. The National Liberation Party continues to...

Costa Rica Steps Up Holy Week Patrols Against Poaching and Wildlife Trafficking

Costa Rican authorities will launch a nationwide Holy Week operation aimed at protecting wildlife and national parks during one of the busiest travel periods...

Shallow 5.8 Earthquake Strikes Eastern Cuba

The shallow tremor rattled residents in parts of Santiago de Cuba and Guantánamo provinces but produced no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The...