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, 4+ 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, 16+ hour ago   (333+ words) What began in 2018 in Barrio Fátima, Cartago as an informal musical gathering reached a national peak eight years later: Sonidero Barrio Fátima has officially won the Album of the Year award from the Association of Composers and Authors of Music…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago   (556+ words) San José transformed into a vibrant hub of rhythm, color, and culinary tradition as the annual Diáspora Parade returned to the capital’s streets. Forming a core part of the 28th Festival Flores de la Diáspora Africana, the day-long event brought together…...

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, 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…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (122+ words) Empowering Community-Based Tourism and Craftsmanship in Guanacaste The Costa Rica News Empowering Community-Based Tourism and Craftsmanship in Guanacaste The community of San Juan, located in the Santa Cruz canton of Guanacaste, is launching a community-based tourism initiative led by local…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (275+ words) Costa Rica Celebrates Afro-Descendant Culture with the Iconic Grand Gala Parade in Limón The Costa Rica News Costa Rica Celebrates Afro-Descendant Culture with the Iconic Grand Gala Parade in Limón Every August 31st, the Caribbean port city of Limón comes alive…...