Costa Rica Paid $701 Million More for Fuel This Year as Diesel Soared
Costa Rica fuel imports cost $2,267 million through September, $701 million more than 2025, as the average barrel rose 37% and diesel led.
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Costa Rica Asks You to Cut Water Use as the El Niño Dry Season Begins
Costa Rica water utility AyA asks you to save water as the El Niño dry season starts. No rationing yet. Here is what to do at home.
Spot an Injured Animal on Route 27? Don’t Touch It. Here’s Who to Call
See an injured animal on Route 27? Don't touch it. Here's who to call, what to tell them, and why 299 animals have been rescued since 2015.
Costa Rica’s Marchamo Amnesty Is Off for 2027, So Pay by Dec. 31
The 2027 marchamo amnesty failed, so older unpaid years still carry interest and fines. A new bill targets 2028. Here is what to pay now.
Nicaragua’s Rising Cost of Living Pushes More Families to Consider Migration
Q COSTA RICA (Nicaragua) — Nicaraguan families are facing renewed pressure as food and other basic expenses rise faster than wages, according to a recent report by the Fundación Sin Límites. The country’s inflation rate reached 4% between January and July 2026, up from 0.6% over the same period in 2025, La Prensa…
Guanacaste Town Hall Took 29 Million Colones in Cash Its Bank Refused
A Guanacaste town hall kept 29.3 million colones in cash after Banco Nacional refused to deposit it. Audit documents detail what staff and the mayor said.
Costa Rica adds Traffic Officers to target congestion
Q COSTA RICA — Costa Rica has sworn in 29 new officers for its Traffic Police, adding personnel to patrol national highways, regulate vehicle flow and strengthen road-safety enforcement. Authorities say the officers (transitos) will be assigned to priority locations, particularly busy routes where congestion is…
Costa Rican Wind Farms Join Central America’s Regional Power Grid
Q COSTA RICA — Two wind farms in Costa Rica have received approval to supply electricity to the regional grid, adding new renewable generation to a system that links six Central American countries. The Regional Electricity Interconnection Commission authorized Eólico San Jorge and Vientos de la Montosa to connect…
Driving South This Week? Térraba Bridge Closures Run Through November 14
The Térraba River bridge on the Interamericana Sur closes fully tonight, with partial closures through Saturday. Here is the schedule.
Costa Rica Welcomes First Direct Flight From Poland, Opening a New Tourism Link to Europe
Q COSTA RICA Costa Rica has welcomed its first direct flight from Poland, with 251 passengers arriving at Guanacaste Airport (LIR) in Liberia on November 5. The LOT Polish Airlines Boeing 787-8 flew nonstop from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Katowice, marking the start of a weekly charter route organized by Polish…
Why Costa Rica’s Apertura Run-In Matters for Football Betting
Saprissa followed a goalless Clásico Nacional against Alajuelense on 1 November with a 2–0 win away to Herediano four days later. Now comes Puntarenas, with just three regular-season matches left on Saprissa’s calendar before Costa Rica’s Apertura reaches the knockout stage. The league’s closing weeks offer more than…
Costa Rica’s Dry Season Starts This Week in Guanacaste and the Central Valley
Costa Rica's dry season starts this week in Guanacaste and the Central Valley. See when rain ends in your region and what El Niño means.
Costa Rica Weather Update: Trade Winds Pick Up as Low-Pressure System Moves Away
According to the latest forecast from Costa Rica’s National Meteorological Institute (IMN), atmospheric conditions across the national territory are set to transition this Monday, November 9. The low-pressure system that has influenced regional weather patterns over recent days is now moving westward away from the…
Tico Music Crosses Borders: DJ Kendo and Deeikel Release “Hey Gyal Remix”
Costa Rican music continues to make waves internationally as local producers and artists join forces with regional and global heavyweights. Costa Rican artists DJ Kendo and Deeikel have officially dropped their latest single, “Hey Gyal Remix,” released under the Gold Stone Music label. This ambitious cross-border…
Everything You Need to Know About Expo Mamá y Bebé 2026
The premier event for growing families is right around the corner! Expo Mamá y Bebé 2026 is set to gather leading specialists, top brands, and innovative local entrepreneurs under one roof for a comprehensive two-day event dedicated to parenthood. Whether you are planning to conceive, currently expecting, navigating…
Diesel Up 17% as Costa Rica Prices Rise for a Second Straight Month
Costa Rica consumer prices rose 0.39% in October as diesel jumped 17% and bus and taxi fares climbed. Annual inflation hit 0.55%, a second month above 0.
Heredia Municipality Issues Demolition Order at Rosabal Cordero Stadium
Heredia, Costa Rica — The Municipality of Heredia has officially indicated that the Eladio Rosabal Cordero Stadium faces a demolition order concerning a section of its ongoing construction works. According to reports, the Club Sport Herediano must proceed with the dismantling and removal of structural elements that…
Private Initiative to Train High-Tech and Semiconductor Talent in Costa Rica
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica — A new strategic alliance between the public sector, multinational companies, and academia aims to bolster Costa Rica’s position as a global tech hub. The initiative, titled Skill Forward: Qualified Talent for the Semiconductor Industry and Corporate Services Sector, connects the immediate…
Alejandro Sanz Fans Ready for Big Reunion at Parque Viva
ALAJUELA, Costa Rica — The long-awaited return of Spanish singer-songwriter Alejandro Sanz has sent a wave of excitement through his local fanbase. Hours before showtime, devoted followers began gathering at Parque Viva in La Guácima, eager to secure their spots and prepare for an emotional evening singing along to…
We’ve inaugurated the prison! Now, all that’s missing is… the prison itself!
Q COSTA RICA (by Sergio Davila Chaves) — In Costa Rica, we’re so efficient that we’ve inaugurated a high-security prison for organized crime—before finishing the kitchen. That’s right! We have the Centro de Alta Contención y Crimen Organizado (CACCO)—High-Security Prison for Organized Crime, but nowhere to cook. The…
The 2026 Midterms Don’t End Costa Rica’s U.S. Problem
RICO’s Q — (OPINION) On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Donald Trump suffered an electoral defeat, weakening his on Washington. For Costa Rica, the consequences turn less on the spectacle than on what happens to trade, migration, security, and U.S. policy toward Central America. Costa Rica is small enough that a change in…
How to pay less for your Mrchamo: A step-by-step guide to updating your vehicle’s value
Q COSTA RICA — If you believe the fiscal value or tax value of your vehicle is higher than its actual market price, you can request a review from the Ministry of Finance—potentially allowing you to pay less for your 2027 Marchamo. For several years, taxpayers have had the option to challenge the value assigned
Costa Rica Welcomes Direct Flights from Poland: First Flight Lands in Guanacaste with 251 Passengers
Costa Rica officially opened a new direct seasonal connection with Europe this Thursday. The inaugural non-stop charter flight from Poland touched down in Guanacaste carrying 251 passengers. The LOT Polish Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner arrived at Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) in Liberia at 2:40…
New AI Agent Arrives to Transform Corporate Accounting Management in Costa Rica
Alegra, a leading cloud accounting and AI management platform for SMEs in Latin America, has officially launched Alegra Bot, its first specialized AI accounting agent tailored for Costa Rica. The tool enables accountants, accounting firms, and small business owners to query financial metrics, generate detailed…