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Costa Rica Birdwatching Fair 2026 to Spotlight Sarapiquí Wildlife

Costa Rica will host the North American Bird Fair Costa Rica 2026 from June 4 to 7 in Sarapiquí, bringing together birdwatchers, nature photographers,...

Costa Rica Welcomes Over One Million Tourists in First Quarter

Costa Rica’s tourism industry opened the year with strong momentum, passing one million international visitors in the first quarter and posting growth compared with...

Costa Rica Faces Active Pacific Hurricane Season

The Pacific hurricane season officially opens today, with regional forecasters warning of an active stretch ahead as Central American emergency agencies move into operational...

Dollar Hits Historic Low Against Costa Rica’s Colón for Second Day

The U.S. dollar fell to another historic low against Costa Rica’s colón on Thursday, closing at ¢453.94 in the wholesale foreign-exchange market, known as...

Costa Rica Airport Named Best Regional Airport in Central America and Caribbean

Costa Rica’s Juan Santamaría International Airport has been named the best regional airport in Central America and the Caribbean in the Skytrax 2026 World...

Costa Rica’s Caribbean and Southern Tourism Push Faces Years of Delays

Costa Rica's plan to redirect tourism investment toward the Caribbean coast and the Southern Zone is now formally in the hands of Marcos Borges,...

Costa Rica Airport Security Scare Ends After Vehicle Inspection

A security alert tied to an Interpol warning temporarily restricted access to parts of Juan Santamaría International Airport on Wednesday afternoon, prompting a police...

Costa Rica Moves Ahead With Long-Awaited Central Valley Electric Train

Costa Rica’s long-planned electric train project could begin operating in the Greater Metropolitan Area in about five years, giving the Central Valley a new...

Costa Rica’s Strong Colón Set to Continue Under Fernández Presidency

Laura Fernández Delgado was sworn in as our new president on May 8, bringing into office the platform, style, and, unusually, the predecessor of...

Top Costa Rica Tours to Take During the Green Season

Costa Rica's green season, which runs from May through November, often gets an unfair reputation. Some travelers picture all-day rain and canceled excursions, but...

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Costa Rica’s Tourism Comeback as Record High Season Follows Modest 2025 Growth

Costa Rica's tourism closed 2025 with 2,689,278 international visitors arriving by air — a slim 1% gain over 2024 — but the figures mask...

Costa Rica Opens Five-Lane Bridge to Relieve Congestion

A newly expanded five-lane bridge over the Corrogres River on the Lindora bypass is now fully open to traffic, as project officials say it...

Costa Rica Weather: Afternoon Thunderstorms – Plan Beach Time Early

The Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN) forecasts that an acceleration of trade winds over the Caribbean will push humidity into Costa Rica today, triggering afternoon...

Costa Rica Starts Bridge Replacement Near San José Airport

Costa Rica’s Ministry of Public Works and Transportation will begin work Monday, May 18, on a new modular bridge across from Juan Santamaría International...