Costa Rica’s “pura vida” ethos—a celebration of peaceful stability and clean government—is being tested as never before. The court’s decisive action sends a clear message that no public official is ...

As of July 1, 2025, Costa Rica’s familiar gold-hued ₡500 coin has officially exited circulation, rendering those shiny pocket treasures obsolete for everyday transactions. Whether you’re paying for ...

For those craving sand, surf, and sunscreen: Langosta Beach Club in Tamarindo hosts a 4th of July Pool Party on July 4, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Highlights include: Drink specials and “Good Eats” ...

On July 18, at the rustic yet raucous Cámara de Ganaderos arena in Liberia, the three-division WBC strawweight champion Yokasta “Choco” Valle will put her belt on the line against Peru’s veteran ...

Costa Rica’s reputation as a tropical haven is facing its toughest test in years. Once celebrated for its sloths, surf breaks and “pura vida” tranquility, the nation now wrestles with falling visitor ...

Costa Rica is many things: a sanctuary for biodiversity, a playground for adventure seekers, and a respite for anyone craving a genuine slice of pura vida. Armed with this guide—and a spirit open to ...

Unlike many jurisdictions scrambling to draft exhaustive crypto statutes, Costa Rica has adopted an indirect approach. There are no specialized cryptocurrency laws; instead, digital-asset ventures ...

Throop isn’t alone. As of early 2025, Papagayo has attracted a wave of developers and investors who see parallels between Costa Rica’s unspoiled coast and Mexico’s once-hidden coves, now teeming with ...

Football fever is taking Costa Rica by storm this week as the prestigious FIFA World Cup Trophy makes a special appearance, igniting dreams and passions among fans eagerly awaiting the 2026 World ...

The loss of a beloved pet can be made a little more bearable by various private companies that offer burial and cremation services for pets. Many pets are laid to rest in the Animal Garden ...

Costa Rica, June 2025 – On Wednesday, Costa Rica vaulted into the fast lane of U.S. immigration when Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and President Rodrigo Chaves inked the long-awaited ...

Costa Rica’s tryst with historical painting began with the introduction of the first printing press in 1830. This was followed by the compilation of the ‘Álbum de José María Figueroa ...