4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (919+ words) Making every year an opportunity for a family trip led Holly Joyner and her family to Costa Rica. Their trip included snorkeling, horseback riding on the beach, zip-lining through the jungle, and an experience marked by the hospitality of the…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (1674+ words) Costa Rican youth are realistic about the present and optimistic about the future, but they call for jobs, housing, mental health support, and care to make their life plans a reality For years, it has been said that younger generations…...

1+ week, 8+ min ago   (181+ words) From Banana Giant to Ecotourism: How Costa Rica’s Southern Zone Rebuilt Its Economy The Costa Rica News From Banana Giant to Ecotourism: How Costa Rica’s Southern Zone Rebuilt Its Economy SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica — It has been 42 years since the…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (549+ words) Nat Geo Germany magazine published an extensive 11-page feature on Costa Rica’s tourist attractions in its most recent print and digital editions. Three “fire-throated” hummingbirds with iridescent metallic colors hovering in front of a flower mark the beginning of the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1034+ words) When historian and genealogist Rafael Cañada Quesada died in Jaén, Spain, in August 2026 at the age of 89, the city lost a man who had spent much of his life researching its families, archives and traditions. Part of that work also…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (283+ words) This award for Costa Rica was presented this afternoon during the Sustainable & Social Tourism Summit in Mexico City.Mexico City, August 31, 2026. The Arenal Fortuna destination was named the winner of the top prize in the “Mature Destination” category at the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (212+ words) • New route between Rockford, Illinois (RFD) and Guanacaste (LIR) will begin on February 5, 2027. • Flights will be operated on a Boeing 737-800NG aircraft. Guanacaste Airport, a member of the VINCI Airports network, and the Costa Rican Tourism Board (ICT) announce the addition…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1325+ words) A family investigation that began at age ten has grown into an illustrated children’s adventure connecting Spain, Costa Rica and a new generation. Nearly a year ago, The Costa Rica News followed a family story across centuries and continents in…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (316+ words) The Costa Rica Convention Center (CCCR), operated by Grupo Heroica under concession from the Costa Rican Tourism Board (ICT), has achieved a major regional milestone by placing #60 in the “Best Places to Work in Latin America 2026” ranking. The list, curated…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (156+ words) Costa Rica Leads Global Sustainable Tourism Projections for 2026 The Costa Rica News Costa Rica Leads Global Sustainable Tourism Projections for 2026 Costa Rica is reinforcing its position as a global benchmark for sustainable tourism throughout the second half of 2026. With positive…...