The gas stations we used did take US dollars (although the tip rate was posted in colones, the currency of Costa Rica). The majority of Costa Rica’s population lives in the capital city of San Jose.

The Public Security Ministry said it had never recorded another seizure of the animals, whicgh are a non-native species in Costa Rica.

One time, my dad was visiting us in Costa Rica and stopped to fill up the car with gas. The total was 20,000 colones (about $40), but the attendant accidentally entered an extra zero into the ...

If you're taking a local taxi, make sure you have colones with you; you may be charged an incorrect exchange rate if you pay with U.S. dollars. Flights throughout Costa Rica are quick, cheap and ...

State-owned Banco Nacional (BN), the largest commercial bank in Costa Rica and one of the biggest ... taken in U.S. dollars instead of Costa Rican colones. “[Costa Rican] regulation doesn ...

Since 2010, Costa Rica has enjoyed strong and stable economic growth - 3.8% in 2017. Exports of bananas, coffee, sugar, and beef are the backbone of its commodity exports. Various industrial and ...

A total of 200 people, including 80 children, arrived in Costa Rica on two deportation flights from the United States in February and are being held in a migration “reception facility” near ...

The best Airbnbs in Costa Rica provide a range of unforgettable, nature-immersive experiences, catering to families, couples and travel groups seeking a more personal escape. The country’s ...

Marine archaeologists from the National Museum and Denmark’s Viking Ship Museum carried out an underwater excavation of the Costa Rica wrecks in 2023, taking wood from one, as well as samples of ...

The best time to visit Costa Rica is from December to April (the dry season). This peak tourist season boasts plenty of sunshine making it an ideal time for exploring rainforests and lounging on ...

Costa Rica is the second Central American nation to accept migrants from distant countries as the Trump administration ramps up deportation flights. By Annie Correal Costa Rica announced on Monday ...