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Costa Rica’s Prison Population Hits Record Ahead of Mega-Prison Opening

Costa Rica held a record 21,173 adults in prison as of Oct. 7, up 42% since 2022, as the government prepares to open its 5,100-bed CACCO maximum-security prison.

Costa Rica Weather Today Brings Dry Mornings and Stormy Pacific Afternoons

Expect a calmer morning, then afternoon storms in the Central Valley and Pacific, heaviest on the Central and South Pacific. Check Route 32 before you drive to the Caribbean.

More Than 400 Buildings Sit in the Path of Costa Rica’s Electric Train

Incofer's feasibility study found more than 400 homes, shops and buildings inside the rail right-of-way for the Tibi electric train. The state must also buy 145 private lots by 2028.

Costa Rica’s OIJ Warns of Motorcycle Groups Blocking Roads and Attacking Drivers

Packs of motorcyclists performing stunts, blocking traffic and in some cases assaulting drivers who confront them have become a serious problem, an OIJ traffic crimes chief warned.

Landslide Forces Closure of Costa Rica’s Road to Limon Again

Heavy rain triggered a landslide on Route 32 late last night, forcing authorities to close the mountain crossing used by drivers traveling between San...

Costa Rica’s Grecia to Get New Wyndham Hotel

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to open a 168-room hotel in Grecia, by 2028, bringing another international hotel brand to an area...

Transnica Restarts Bus Service Between Costa Rica and Nicaragua

International bus company Transnica announced that it is restarting daily service between San José, Costa Rica and Managua today following a temporary court ruling...

Tropical Wave 50 Reaches Costa Rica Saturday Night With More Heavy Rain

Tropical Wave 50 reaches Costa Rica late Saturday. Expect the heaviest rain in the Northern Zone and Caribbean.

Landslides Close Costa Rica’s Route 32 Between San José and Limón

Costa Rica’s main highway between San José and the Caribbean remained closed this morning after heavy rain triggered landslides at several points along...

Booking a Red Taxi on Uber in Costa Rica Can Cost 2.5 Times More

If you open Uber in Costa Rica and tap the red taxi option, check the price before you confirm. On a longer ride, it...

World’s First All-Inclusive JW Marriott Opens in Guanacaste

Costa Rica is now home to the world's first all-inclusive JW Marriott. The JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa has opened at Playa...

Route 32 to Costa Rica’s Caribbean closed after overnight landslide

Route 32 closed overnight at Zurquí after a landslide. Here's what it means if you're driving to the Caribbean today.

Canadian arrivals in Costa Rica jump 24% as travelers skip the US

Canadian visits to Costa Rica are up 24% this year, and long stays are driving millions in new spending.

Who Pays Tax on Rent in Costa Rica? The Numbers Don’t Add Up

Costa Rica counts 360,000 rented homes but only 32,373 registered rental income taxpayers, a figure that has barely moved since 2020.
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Costa Rica’s Prison Population Hits Record Ahead of Mega-Prison Opening

Costa Rica held a record 21,173 adults in prison as of Oct. 7, up 42% since 2022, as the government prepares to open its 5,100-bed CACCO maximum-security prison.

Costa Rica Weather Today Brings Dry Mornings and Stormy Pacific Afternoons

Expect a calmer morning, then afternoon storms in the Central Valley and Pacific, heaviest on the Central and South Pacific. Check Route 32 before you drive to the Caribbean.

More Than 400 Buildings Sit in the Path of Costa Rica’s Electric Train

Incofer's feasibility study found more than 400 homes, shops and buildings inside the rail right-of-way for the Tibi electric train. The state must also buy 145 private lots by 2028.

Prosecutors Probe Clearing on Protected Land Beside Montezuma Waterfall

Inspectors found trees cut and a hillside terraced on 6,564 square meters near Montezuma's waterfall, including public heritage land. The criminal case remains open.