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The Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT), together with Costa Rican companies, will participate in seven adventure tourism and outdoor activities fairs to promote the country. The events take place between January and March in the United States and Canada.The...

Since last January 1st, the businesses' dataphones request the PIN of the cards when customers make purchases of ¢50,000 or more. This is taken as a security measure to prevent criminals from making purchases with cards that do not...

Cycling competitions in Costa Rica have gained tremendous popularity over the years, attracting both national and international participants. The country's diverse terrain, breathtaking landscapes, and strong cycling culture make it an ideal destination for cycling enthusiasts.One of the most...

Fossils of horses, llamas, sloths, armadillos, mastodons, birds, crocodiles, dolphins and fish stand out in a new sample in the exhibition in the South Zone. In addition to the spheres that bear witness to the cultures that inhabited the...

This year 2023 Costa Rica obtained the best figures regarding the visit of tourists, the highest in all history during November.The information was known, in the accountability of the Minister of Tourism of the Central American country, William Rodríguez...

January will start with an increase in electricity rates in Costa Rica, due among other causes to the water drought and the effects of the El Niño phenomenon, the Public Services Regulatory Authority (Aresep) announced.In spite of renewable sourcesDuring...

Making New Year's resolutions is a common tradition that people engage in to bring about positive change in their lives. However, keeping these promises can often be a challenging task.To ensure that you stay on track and fulfill your...

The first 100 artisans begin their online sales on the new Tico Treasures platform of the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT).This project began in November 2022 with the signing of the public-private agreement between the ICT, Mastercard and Correos...

The surfing community in Costa Rica will unite in a determined effort to protect access to the waves at Jacó's Playa Hermosa, a global surf sanctuary and elite training center for national surfers. For this reason, on December 24,...

The Costa Rican Coalition of Development Initiatives (CINDE), the State of the Nation Program (PEN) and the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INEC), analyzed the country's employment figures, the multinational sector data for 2023 and the reality of...