Economic

Five Reasons to Invest in Costa Rican Tourism: Guide Launched for Thousands of Investors Worldwide

On the morning of Friday, September 26, various institutions launched a guide for investing in tourism in Costa Rica. This is a consultation document that will be available to thousands of investors around the world. The document was created by...

Not a Culprit, But an Ally: The Role of Tourism in the Face of Gentrification in Costa Rica

In Costa Rica, gentrification has become a central issue in the debate on urban and tourism development. Housing prices are skyrocketing in destinations like Tamarindo, Santa Teresa, and Monteverde, and local communities are increasingly struggling to remain in the...

United Nations Delegation Analyzes Costa Rica’s Best Practices in Attracting FDI

A delegation from the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), along with representatives of investment promotion agencies from Southeast Asia and Latin America, visited Costa Rica as part of the Costa Rica Trade...

Innovative Project Promotes Coffee Sustainability in Costa Rica

Café Plus is implementing an innovative project that includes a payment-for-results mechanism to promote regenerative practices in coffee production, aligned with international standards. Heredia, September 2025. "Espresso Van" is the first mobile coffee school in our country and will tour...

What Could Happen in Costa Rica With Rates in Colones and Dollars if the Fed Initiates Rate Cuts?

Last Friday, Jerome Powell, chairman of the United States Federal Reserve (Fed), gave clear signals that rate cuts are coming in the coming weeks and the next meeting is in mid-September. Costa Rica Inflation Remains LowSo, if you ask your...

Risk Atlas 2025: Costa Rica Grows Strongly, But Faces Political Tensions, High Energy Costs, and a Significant Infrastructure Gap

Costa Rica maintains a position of outstanding growth and fiscal stability in Latin America, but faces structural vulnerabilities that limit its potential. This is reflected in the Country Risk Atlas 2025 by Allianz Research, a study that assesses country...

Costa Rica Will Maintain Its Commitment to Semiconductors Despite Trump’s Announcement

The Ministry of Foreign Trade assured this Thursday that Costa Rica will maintain its development strategy for the semiconductor industry, despite US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 100% tariff on these imported products. The measure, announced on Wednesday, is...

Costa Rica is Undergoing the Pacific Alliance’s SWOT Analysis: What Role Would it Play?

To put it in perspective, Costa Rica—with 5.3 million inhabitants—represents just 26% of Chile's population (20 million), 15% of Peru's (34 million), 10% of Colombia's (53 million), and just 0.4% of Mexico's (131 million), the other members of the...

7 Financial Tips for Death, Cognitive Loss, or Terminal Illness in Costa Rica

Facing a terminal illness, cognitive decline, or death represents one of life's most sensitive challenges. Beyond the emotional impact, these moments can also bring with them a series of financial procedures and important decisions that, if not planned for,...

Costa Rican Hotels Project 66% Occupancy for this July Vacations

Hotels in Costa Rica project an average occupancy rate of 66% during the mid-season holidays. This period is between July 5 and 20, 2025. Currently, the level of confirmed reservations stands at 51%, according to data from the Costa...
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Why Expats Continue to Love Costa Rica

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