Costa Ricans will enjoy a long weekend to end November as the country celebrates a national holiday in commemoration of Army Abolition Day. While the official holiday…

Costa Rica will reopen Turrialba Volcano National Park, the Environment Ministry announced Thursday. After eight years closed due to the threat of volcanic activity, the park will…

Costa Rica is expanding the allowed hours for enjoying the country’s hundreds of beaches. During a Thursday afternoon press conference, Tourism Minister Gustavo Segura announced the nation’s…

Chirripó National Park will reopen for tourists on October 30, the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) announced Monday. Visitors hoping to explore Costa Rica's tallest peak…

Costa Rica on Monday is celebrating National Parks Day. The holiday, held every Aug. 24 since 1986, commemorates the creation of the country's national parks system. Aside…

The "Closed Phase" continues this week, affecting driving and businesses in Orange Alert areas. These restrictions last through Friday, August 21, after which Costa Rica will ease…

The National Emergency Commission (CNE) has changed the coronavirus alert level for several cantons. The header photo in this story shows every Costa Rican canton in an…

Costa Rica continues changing coronavirus restrictions. In order to better identify and control coronavirus outbreaks, Costa Rica has entered a "Closed Phase" as of Monday, August 10.…

Costa Rica has opened the majority of its national parks starting August 1. Below is a list of national parks and protected wildlife areas open for visitors…

Happy August! Costa Rica is relaxing coronavirus restrictions starting Saturday, August 1. The below measures apply from August 1 through Sunday, August 9. During these nine days,…