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 ...

Recent data paints a grim picture. Costa Rica saw a 4.7% drop in air arrivals in May 2025 compared to May 2024, part of a broader trend with a 2.5% decline in visitors from January to May. The country ...

The group recalled the killings of other exiled Nicaraguans, such as peasant leader Jaime Luis Ortega Chavarría, murdered in northern Costa Rica in 2024. “These cases confirm the existence of a ...

As for world premiering “Ella se detiene a mirar” at the Costa Rica International Film Festival, Crespo says it was always the plan to start the film’s journey at home.

June marks the celebration of Environment Day, a time to raise awareness about the importance of protecting our natural resources—a mission that should guide our daily lives, especially when we travel ...

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, June 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- June marks the celebration of Environment Day, a time to raise awareness about the importance of protecting our natural resources—a mission ...

One Pound is worth 679.7101 Costa Rica Colon today. Is the GBP getting stronger against the Costa Rica Colon? Today's exchange rate (679.7101) is 0.05% higher compared to yesterday's rate (679.3995).

Costa Rica is the largest exporter of butterflies in the world. Industry experts there say the insects played a small part in the country’s dramatic reforestation, before being recruited to ...

San Jos Weather Forecasts. Weather Underground provides local & long-range weather forecasts, weatherreports, maps & tropical weather conditions for the San Jos area.

The National Stadium of Costa Rica was the first modern sport and event arena to be built in Central America. Completed in 2011 at a cost of $100 million with a capacity of 35,175 seats. It replaced ...