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US Embassy has new Chargé d’Affaires

The United States Embassy in Costa Rica has a new Chargé d’Affaires after Gloria Berbena, the former diplomat in charge, announced her departure.

U.S. donates more medical equipment to Costa Rica

The United States Embassy on Thursday announced the donation of eight mobile units to the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS).

Costa Rica travel alert issued by the U.S. Embassy

The United States Embassy in Costa Rica on Tuesday issued a travel alert detailing possible protests and Covid-19 updates.

Costa Rica Covid-19 information from the U.S. Embassy

The United States Embassy on Friday issued a summary of Costa Rica's coronavirus measures that our readers may find helpful. 

U.S. Embassy conducting consular outreach event in Golfito

The United States Embassy in San José, Costa Rica has announced a consular event to provide routine services for U.S. citizens in Golfito, Puntarenas.

U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica reopens following ‘security situation’ in Pavas [Updated]

The Embassy resumed normal operations following an apparent knife-fight at a nearby shopping plaza.

PHOTOS: The American Colony’s 56th annual Fourth of July picnic

The picnic, organized by the American Colony Committee, dates back to 1961 and is a beloved tradition for many U.S. expats in Costa Rica.

US Ambassador to Costa Rica: Embassy will remain at forefront of LGBT issues

In addition to LGBT issues, Haney addressed the United States and Costa Rica’s long history and mutual cooperation on climate change, security and economic development.

US Senate (finally) confirms S. Fitzgerald Haney as new ambassador to Costa Rica

After a two-year wait, Costa Rica will finally have a new U.S. ambassador. Stafford Fitzgerald Haney has been confirmed as the 58th U.S. ambassador to Costa Rica just in time to celebrate the Fourth of July with expats here.

Costa Rica not alone as it waits for a new US ambassador

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Costa Rica has been without a U.S. ambassador for a year and a half, but it doesn’t look like Stafford Fitzgerald Haney – whom President Barack Obama nominated for the job back in July – will be relocating to San José anytime soon.
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El Niño Hits Very Strong Intensity and Could Last Until June 2027

El Niño has reached very strong intensity and could last until June 2027, covering Costa Rica's entire dry season.

Beginner’s Guide to Scuba Diving in Costa Rica

Learning to scuba dive in Costa Rica takes three days. Here is what it costs, where beginners should start, and when to go.

Celso Gamboa’s lawyers want his Texas trial pushed into 2027

Celso Gamboa's US attorney has asked a Texas federal court for a 120-day delay, citing the volume of evidence and a new defense inquiry underway in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica Bill Proposes to Ban Conversion Therapy

A new bill looks to ban practices aimed at changing, repressing, nullifying, or suppressing a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, commonly...