Economic
Costa Rica Received US$11 Million in Investments for Film Productions In 2024
Costa Rica received more than US$11 million in 2024 in investments associated with the filming of audiovisual productions, including projects developed for renowned platforms such as Netflix, Hulu, BBC, and Hallmark, an official source reported Thursday.The amount corresponds to...
Economic
An Amazing Fact: Costa Rica´s Marine Area is 10 Times Larger Than its Land Mass!
Costa Rica, a jewel of Central America, is renowned for its biodiversity, pristine landscapes, and commitment to sustainability. But one surprising fact about this small yet remarkable nation is that its marine area is approximately ten times larger than...
Money
Hot Wallet System for Crypto: What Is It And How Does It Work?
It has been 16 years since the first digital wallet was introduced, and during this time. They have evolved significantly, become more complex, and taken on various forms. Today, we'll focus on one of these types: the hot wallet...
Economic
Airbnb Has Collected and Remitted More Than $5 Million in Taxes to the Treasury in Costa Rica
The Airbnb platform delivered a new update of the tax contribution it has made in Costa Rica, which amounts to more than $5 million dollars as of December 2024 . This tax collection and payment has been carried out...
Economic
Reshoring and Onshoring vs. Nearshoring: How can Costa Rica “Surf” the Wave of Changes in International Trade?
First it was the turn of nearshoring, when companies, especially from the United States, sought to move operations from Asia to closer markets where they had confidence. There Costa Rica took the lead, adding from qualified human resources to...
Economic
Costa Rica is Generating Foreign Currency in Much Abundance, the National Goverment Confirms This
The President of the Republic, Rodrigo Chaves, referred this past week February 12, to the abundance of dollars in Costa Rica. The Minister of Economy, Industry and Commerce (MEIC), Patricia Rojas Morales, was giving her weekly report when she...
Economic
Costa Rica Is Among the Richest Countries In Latin America
Last year, the renowned magazine Global Finance reported that Costa Rica is among the richest countries in Latin America, in terms of the evolution of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita.We refer to data for the year 2024, which...
Economic
Costa Rica: The New Silicon Valley
In recent years, Costa Rica has earned the moniker "The New Silicon Valley," thanks to its burgeoning tech industry and favorable business environment. This Central American nation, known for its lush rainforests and vibrant biodiversity, is now making waves...
World News
Canada says it is Ready For a Trade War With the United States
With the inauguration of the American president-elect, Donald Trump, who threatened to impose punitive tariffs on Canadian imports from the first day of his mandate, the Canadian government assured that it is prepared to retaliate against the United States.We...
Economic
These Are the ¢500 Coins that Will Stop Circulating in Costa Rica: When and What to do With Them?
The ¢500 coins, which are gold pieces and 33 millimeters in diameter, will lose their value as a means of payment as of July 1, 2025. This was reported by the Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) this past...
Latest News
Enjoy Holy Week in Costa Rica Responsibly and with Caution: Canatur’s Call
In the context of Holy Week, all national and international tourists are urged to enjoy these days of rest...