Archaeologists from Costa Rica and Mexico restore ancient stone spheres at Unesco World Heritage site

Specialists from Costa Rica and Mexico are restoring three pre-Columbian stone spheres, rare examples carved from limestone, at the Finca 6 Museum Site in Palmar de Osa in southern Costa Rica. The sculptures, attributed to the ancient Diquís...

Costa Rica Peanut Growing Guide From Planting to Harvest

Not long ago, a neighbor gave us some peanuts she said were from Peru. Since we’ve had good luck growing peanuts, we were excited to see how this variety would do for us. Our new Peruvian peanuts are growing well, so I thought I’d share some tips...

Costa Rican Endemic Parrots In Threat

Endemic parrot of Costa Rica. Photo: Pura Vida Univeristy. October 16, 2025 Hour: 9:08 am The Doñana Biological Station, a Spanish scientific institution, published a study in the journal ‘Diversity & Distributions’ showing that parrot populations...

Costa Rica Needs a Turnaround in Energy and Transportation

The Costa Rica Free of Drilling (CRLP) movement presented a document with proposals to transform the country’s energy and mobility model. The text is intended as a reference guide for presidential and legislative candidates in developing their...

Costa Rica Faces Calls to Strengthen Shark Protection Enforcement

Costa Rica faces growing pressure from environmental experts and lawyers to tighten enforcement of laws protecting endangered sharks. Recent court rulings have highlighted gaps in how the government handles fishing practices, allowing threatened...

Costa Rica’s banana industry releases data on traceability and environmental management

The Costa Rican banana industry has released new figures and technical results that support its social and environmental sustainability efforts in a regional context where agricultural production faces increasing regulatory and environmental...

Skip the rookie mistakes with these pro Costa Rica travel tips

Costa Rica is one of the most exciting and diverse destinations on the planet. It’s an easy flight from the U.S., but once you land, it feels like you’ve stepped into a completely different world. Think gorgeous rainforests, steamy volcanoes, and...

Reduced plantings and increased rainfall are expected to lower Costa Rican pineapple production in 2026

Pineapple production in Costa Rica faces a tough outlook for the first half of 2026, according to Gustavo Zamora Alvarado, president of the Cámara de Piñeros Unidos de Costa Rica (Costa Rica's Chamber of United Pineapple Producers). Heavy rains...

Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Makes Forbes’ Best Places to Visit in 2026

Forbes has spotlighted Guanacaste as one of the top six spots for travelers in 2026. The list also includes Nikko in Japan, Kona in Hawaii, Versailles in France, Antarctica, and Marrakech in Morocco. Travelers today seek out spots that mix...

Costa Rica’s win against Nicaragua keeps World Cup qualifying hopes alive

Q COSTARICA — With the pressure on, Costa Rica’s national team, La Sele, showed real grit. On a thrilling night at the National Stadium in La Sabana, the Ticos defeated Nicaragua 4-1, keeping their 2026 World Cup hopes alive. From the first...

What You Should Know About Coffee Beans From Costa Rica

Costa Rica produces some of the world’s most distinctive coffee, earning recognition for its bright acidity and complex flavor profiles. This Central American nation built its reputation on high-altitude cultivation and strict quality standards...

IICA discussion pinpoints aspects of governance, public investment, and environmental financing as essential for enhancing regional agricultural and food networks

Luis Rosa Pérez, Project Manager for Green SMEs at CAF-Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean; Eugenio Díaz-Bonilla, Special Advisor to IICA; Marco Zapata, IICA Representative in Costa Rica; and Carmine Paolo De Salvo, Rural...

KFC Costa Rica to make history opening three new restaurants in October

Q COSTARICA — October will be a historic month for KFC Costa Rica, as the leading fried chicken chain will reach an unprecedented record by opening three restaurants in a single month. This announcement marks a milestone in its history of...

essential COSTA RICA launch “The Natural Choice” campaign with Amazon Ads

essential COSTA RICA, the country’s official brand, today announced the launch of an innovative awareness campaign in collaboration with Amazon Ads Brand Innovation Lab. The campaign, titled “The Natural Choice”, positions Costa Rican produce –...

Costa Rica Sport Fishing Industry Pushes 2026 Presidential Candidates

Leaders from Costa Rica’s tourism and sport fishing industry gathered last week to push for stronger marine policies, pressing presidential hopefuls to commit to sustainability ahead of the 2026 elections. The call came during the second La...

Costa Rica National Stadium Renamed INS Estadio in Historic Deal

The National Stadium, a key landmark in La Sabana Metropolitan Park, now carries a new title after a sponsorship agreement. Yesterday, the venue officially becomes INS Estadio, marking the first name change since its opening in 2011. The deal...

Costa Rica’s Air Travel is Evolving with Route Shifts

Airlines are reshaping their paths to Costa Rica, with some Latin American carriers pulling back while others from Canada, Mexico, and Europe step up for the high season. These changes come as the country prepares for a busy period of...

TCE establishes an office in Costa Rica

A German-based air cargo supervisor has expanded its operations in Costa Rica with a new office that will function as a gateway for Central America and offer coverage for European night shifts. The office will be located at Juan Santamaria...

AHEAD Americas 2025 winners announced

AHEAD Americas, the Awards for Hospitality Experience and Design, has revealed its winners in a glittering ceremony at Weylin in Brooklyn, New York. With an audience comprised of the leading lights of hospitality, the awards celebrated design in...

The BPM

The technology Sudan uses is scrappy, not cutting-edge—she employs a vintage toolkit of a Roland SP-404 and DAWs emulating the drum machines that defined 1980s Chicago house and ’90s Detroit techno. Collaborators include her twin sister, her...