Costa Rica’s Presidential Flamingo Fishing Rodeo Returns to Playa Flamingo

With great fishing and a renewed focus on family fun, the Presidential Flamingo Fishing Rodeo presented by Marina Flamingo is set to take center stage in the world of sport fishing in mid-July 2025 in Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica. Final registration and a welcome party hosted by Marina Flamingo and Gurme will take place on …

Costa Rica Arrests Officials in $41 Million Airport Contract Scandal

Multiple former officials were arrested at late as this morning in Costa Rica as part of a growing investigation into alleged corruption tied to a $41 million contract to fix the runway at Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in Liberia, Guanacaste. The scandal has rocked the country, with accusations of bribery and falsified documents swirling …

Costa Rica’s Punta Uva Beach Named Among Top 50 Beaches for 2025

Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast is making waves again. Punta Uva Beach in Limón province secured the 41st spot on The World’s 50 Best Beaches list for 2025, as announced by worlds50beaches.com. Voted on by over 1,000 travel experts, including influencers and journalists, this ranking highlights the beach’s natural beauty and laid-back charm. It’s a proud …

China Supplies Military Gear to Nicaragua in New Strategic Partnership

A Chinese company will supply equipment to Nicaragua’s army, marking another step in the countries’ growing cooperation, Nicaraguan co-president Rosario Murillo announced on Monday. Beijing and Managua upgraded their relationship to a “strategic partnership” in 2023 after a phone call between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega. “A contract was signed with …

Costa Rica’s Corcovado Park Fights Plastic Pollution with Volunteer Effort

In the Osa Peninsula, home to 2.5% of the world’s biodiversity and declared by National Geographic as “the most intense place on the planet,” volunteers will fight against pollution. From June 5 to 8, 200 volunteers, supported by the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC), the Puerto Jiménez Chamber of Tourism, local and international organizations, …

¿Idiay? – A New Book Exploring Costa Rican Culture Through Language

Costa Rican speech is rich with expressions that many use daily without knowing their origins. Rodrigo Soto, a well-known Costa Rican author with over 20 published works, including novels and essays, aims to change that with his new book, ¿Idiay?. This work explores the country’s unique vernacular, placing it within a historical and cultural framework. …

How Panama’s New Railway to Paso Canoas Will Transform Costa Rica

Panama’s government announced fresh details last Friday about its Panama-David-Frontera fast train, a transformative project that will connect Panama City to Paso Canoas on the Costa Rican border. This railway promises to reshape travel, trade, and tourism for Costa Rica’s southern region and beyond. Spanning 475 kilometers with 14 stations—Albrook, Ciudad de la Salud, Panama …

Costa Rica Leads Latin America in Life Sciences Sector Growth

Costa Rica has solidified its position as the leading hub in the area of life sciences for Latin America. According to recent industry data, the country ranks first in the region for both the volume of square meters developed and under construction for life sciences facilities and the number of jobs created in this field. …

Expotur 2025: Crime and Rising Costs Challenge Costa Rica’s Tourism

Expotur 2025, Costa Rica’s premier tourism trade show, recently concluded at the Costa Rica Convention Center, showcasing our country’s latest strategies to remain a leader in global tourism. The event, organized by the Costa Rican Association of Tourism Professionals (ACOPROT), brought together over 120 local businesses and buyers from 27 countries, underscoring Costa Rica’s commitment …