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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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” ...

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 ...

Costa Rica, a top destination for international travelers, is tightening visa regulations to curb the widespread practice of perpetual tourism —where foreigners continuously reset their tourist ...

Multiple former officials were taken into custody early this morning in Costa Rica as part of an expanding investigation into a ₡21.8 billion (≈ $41 million) no-bid contract to overhaul the ...

Costa Rica, long celebrated for its stunning beaches, lush jungles, and “Pura Vida” lifestyle, is facing a growing crisis that threatens the nation’s peace and reputation as a tourist ...

Two peer-reviewed investigations uncover reports of severe neurological and cardiac complications following mRNA vaccination, raising questions and calls for greater transparency and research into ...