Costa Rica President Narrows Legal Abortion to Life-Saving Cases

President Rodrigo Chaves has repealed Costa Rica’s therapeutic abortion protocol, a move that fulfills a long-standing promise and tightens rules around the procedure. The original protocol, established in 2019 under former President Carlos...

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...

“No Tyrants”: Global Day of Defiance will be held in San Jose, Costa Rica

Q COSTARICA — San José is set to host a major protest called “No Tyrants” on Saturday, October 18. Known internationally as the “No Dictators” or “No Tyrants”, the protests are a series of the “No Kings” demonstrations, largely in the United...

GET Group revealed as maker of Costa Rica’s national digital ID app

The details of how Costa Rica’s national digital ID will work and the app built by GET Group and Radiográfica Costarricense S.A. (RACSA) that it is based on have emerged. The Identidad Digital Costarricense (IDC) launched in September, and...

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...

The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica issues warning to those who enter the country illegally from now on

Q COSTARICA — The U.S. Embassy in San José, Costa Rica, issued a serious warning for anyone thinking about crossing into the United States illegally.They’ve rolled out a new $5,000 detention fee for “inadmissible aliens,” and it’s already in...

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...

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...

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’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 president limits abortion to life-threatening cases

Costa Rica’s president limits abortion to life-threatening cases

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rica’s President Rodrigo Chaves further restricted access to abortion Wednesday, limiting it to situations when the mother’s life is in danger. The country’s previous regulations also allowed abortions if a...

From Costa Rica to the US an Expat Longing For Home

There are close to 200,000 people of Tico origin presently living in the US. I have spent the past month in an area where their numbers are scarce. I was interested in meeting and talking with any who had relocated to this area of the...

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...

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...

Costa Rica’s national stadium sports a new name: INS Estadio

Q COSTARICA — “Horror de los horrores!” was the reaction of Giselle Goyenaga, former Minister of Sports, on the renaming of the National Stadium in La Sabana, from Estadio Nacional to INS Estadio. The motive behind the change of name of Costa...

Costa Rica Presidential Candidate Fernández Reports Spy Device

Laura Fernández, the presidential candidate for the Pueblo Soberano party, revealed on Tuesday that she discovered a concealed microphone in her personal office, raising alarms about possible political spying ahead of Costa Rica’s elections....

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 –...

A 29-Year-Old U.S. Female Has Become Costa Rica’s First Confirmed Case of Yellow Fever in Nearly 70 Years