Costa Rica's reputation as a haven of "Pura Vida" is well-earned, but even in paradise, travelers can encounter unexpected situations – from a medical emergency or a lost passport to needing directions or reporting a minor theft. Fortunately, Costa...
The Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) announced that the new ¢50 coins from the collection will begin circulating next week. This version features a printed "anole lizard," as a way of paying tribute to Costa Rican ecosystems.
The new...
On August 24th of each year, regardless of your nationality, you can enter our National Parks without paying, free of charge, according to Decree No. 16847-MAG-MEP published in February 1986.
The Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) invites national and...
The World Bank announced a grant to Costa Rica that will focus on strengthening the participation of indigenous peoples in forest conservation and improving access for their communities.
The goal is to bring communities closer to the Program to Reduce...
A San Ramón de Alajuela resident was walking her dog on a leash this past weekend when, in a matter of seconds, several loose dogs attacked her pet. In the images captured by a surveillance camera, the woman is...
In a recent unprecedented decision, the Costa Rican government approved this Monday that a group of 25 migrants deported by the Donald Trump administration in the United States may legally work in the country, either as independent workers or...
Although the Poás Volcano has entered a more stable phase and the alert has been lowered to green, the National Park will remain closed for now. This was confirmed by the National System of Conservation Areas (Sinac) while they...
In his first Canada Day speech as prime minister, Mark Carney emphasized Canadian unity in a "changing" world. "158 years ago, a few provinces gambled on the idea that they would be stronger together than they could ever be...
The Costa Rican Congress today approved a motion to implement a bill known as the 4x3 bill, which would allow for the implementation of 12-hour workweeks for four days a week in certain jobs.
The initiative, approved through the "fast-track"...
According to a report by Global Forest Watch, a forest monitoring platform that provides data, maps, and analysis tools on forest cover worldwide, Puntarenas lost 4,380 hectares of primary humid forest between 2002 and 2024, representing 6% of the...
