Economic

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The cryptocurrency boom, as evidenced by growing BTC/USDT interest over the past decade, has reshaped the financial landscape globally, and Costa Rica stands to benefit significantly from adopting this revolutionary technology. Cryptocurrencies offer businesses in Costa Rica new ways...