For generations, Costa Rica has built an uncommon international identity: a country without a permanent army that has relied on democracy, diplomacy, and civil institutions to protect its stability.
That identity remains an essential part of the country. What has...
Three “fire-throated” hummingbirds with iridescent metallic colors hovering in front of a flower mark the beginning of the extensive feature “Costa Rica: Nature’s Treasure,” published by National Geographic Traveler magazine in its September German edition.
The 11-page narrative then presents...
Summit in Mexico City.Mexico City, August 31, 2026. The Arenal Fortuna destination was named the winner of the top prize in the “Mature Destination” category at the Sustainable & Social Tourism Summit, one of the most important events in...
Costa Rica’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship (MREC) has officially expressed its heartfelt condolences to the nation of Norway following the death of King Harald V. The monarch passed away on Friday at the age of 89, concluding...
A 5.4-magnitude earthquake, followed by a strong aftershock, struck the central region of Costa Rica early Monday morning. The tremors caused widespread alarm across the capital city of San José and surrounding areas, though authorities confirm there were no...
Costa Rica’s international standing continues to reach impressive new heights. The prestigious National Geographic Traveller (UK) recently dedicated its cover story and main feature to Costa Rica's natural wonders and pioneering conservation model.
Recognitions like this reinforce the country's status...
When Diego Quesada Rodríguez of Costa Rica saw the video of a rescue worker pulling a baby from the rubble, something changed. The Costa Rican Boy Scout, who was accustomed to volunteering in community and emergency projects, felt he...
The anticipation in the pageant world has finally come to an end. The Miss Universe Organization has officially announced the date and venue for its highly anticipated coronation night, an event that will gather delegates from around the globe,...
There was a time when the great capitals of entertainment were reduced to a handful of predictable coordinates: Hollywood, New York, or London dictated the rules, rhythms, and stories that the planet was meant to consume. Latin America, more...
The US’s booming Spanish-speaking population, expected to be the largest in the world by 2050, is creating massive demand for bilingual talent. What does this mean for US neighbors that use Spanish, like Costa Rica? Before answering that question,...
