PANAMA / COSTA RICA — In a dramatic offshore rescue operation, three Costa Rican fishermen who had been missing for six days in the Caribbean Sea were located and saved alive by Panamanian authorities on Sunday morning.
The fishermen—identified as...
As part of the modernization and expansion process of the Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) infrastructure, AERIS is progressing with the execution of the Public Parking Expansion (Phase 1), one of the projects outlined in the SJO Master Plan....
SAN JOSÉ — Minister of Foreign Affairs Manuel Tovar has clarified that there is no formal proposal for U.S. military ground operations in Costa Rica, clarifying recent statements made by President Laura Fernández.
Speaking in an interview with Fernando del...
SAN JOSÉ / MIAMI — Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar has reaffirmed that Costa Rica will keep its diplomatic relations with Cuba suspended until the island nation "recovers its freedom," explicitly ruling out external pressure from the United States in...
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...
