Feb 2, 2025 · Last year, the renowned magazine Global Finance reported that Costa Rica is among the richest countries in Latin America,...

Feb 4, 2025 · In a press conference on January 29, the President of the Republic, Rodrigo Chaves, and the Ministers of the Presidency and Education announced changes in laws and programs.“We removed perversion from the classrooms”As reported by video, the Sexuality and...

4 days ago · This project, which has been in the making for more than two decades, will strengthen both the tourist attraction and the maritime identity of the neighboring beaches. The work meets all the Technical Feasibility requirements, including operational, environmental and maritime engineering criteria, among others, assessed by the Interinstitutional Commission of Marinas and Tourist Berths (Cimat ...

Jan 10, 2025 · National Outlook. In 2025, Costa Rica’s economic growth will be greater than the average of its main trading partners, even though the pace of expansion will be 3.9%, slightly lower than the 4.1% forecast for this year.

4 days ago · The Picnic Festival Central America celebrates its tenth edition this 2025, consolidating itself as one of the most important events in the region. The event is on February 8 and 15 at the Pedregal Events Center. Adrián Gutiérrez, general manager of Jogo and main organizer of the festival, shared ...

Jan 6, 2025 · It has been 20 years since the Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) negotiations began. It has also been 17 years since Costa Rica held a referendum for its approval and 15 years since its implementation.

Nov 28, 2024 · The Center for Research in Marine Sciences and Limnology (Cimar-UCR) warned of high waves with strong breaking on the beaches. According to oceanographer Omar Lizano from Cimar, the conditions will remain throughout the week.

Jan 13, 2025 · The proposal, called “Law for the updating of paid vacations per year”, was presented by deputy Ariel Robles of the Frente Amplio and its file number is No. 23.904. This project has two versions, the first one was rejected by votes linked to the Government, and the second one is the current one, rejected a month ago by deputies of Progreso Social, Nueva República and the Partido Liberal ...

Sep 7, 2024 · Costa Rica will reach a record figure in terms of foreign direct investment this year, going from $3.788 billion in 2023 to $4.5 billion by the end of this year, according to data from the Central Bank.This will position it as the best in Latin America in this section, as in 2023; it would also be third in the world.

Aug 26, 2024 · Through a pleasant conversation, the Minister of Tourism of Costa Rica gave details about the actions and, at the same time, the purposes that have been maintained for tourists, Costa Rican citizens, people with disabilities, the protection of biodiversity in the face of climate change, the strengthening of businesses and more...