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Welcome Weekend 2025

Welcome Weekend 2025

“Did you know you’re among the first people to be welcomed by our new president?” Words from Lyss Gorman, director of New Student and Family Programming, set the tone for Move-In Weekend – one of new beginnings, not just for the class of 2029, but...

Owner:  Gonzaga University
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Innovative Project Promotes Coffee Sustainability in Costa Rica

Innovative Project Promotes Coffee Sustainability in Costa Rica

Café Plus is implementing an innovative project that includes a payment-for-results mechanism to promote regenerative practices in coffee production, aligned with international standards. Heredia, September 2025. “Espresso Van” is the first mobile...

Owner:  Daniel Yepez
Costa Rican banana sector records 20% drop in exports due to excessive rainfall

Costa Rican banana sector records 20% drop in exports due to excessive rainfall

Costa Rica's banana sector is facing one of its most difficult periods due to the extreme weather conditions that have hit the Caribbean region. According to data from the National Banana Corporation (Corbana), during the first half of 2025,...

Owner:  Pieter Boekhout
UNA says Costa Rica’s economy is stagnant despite the growth in free trade zones

UNA says Costa Rica’s economy is stagnant despite the growth in free trade zones

Q COSTARICA — The Costa Rican economy is advancing at two speeds. While the special regime and free trade zones are driving growth, local production—which represents 85% of GDP—is showing worrying stagnation, according to the Second Macroeconomic...

Owner:  Enrico Cacciatore
Waldorf Astoria Punta Cacique, Costa Rica, hotel review

Waldorf Astoria Punta Cacique, Costa Rica, hotel review

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Owner:  Evgeny Lebedev
Costa Rica Electric Car Market Booms Despite Gradual Tax Increases

Costa Rica Electric Car Market Booms Despite Gradual Tax Increases

Costa Rica has experienced a boom in the purchase of electric vehicles. This comes as no surprise, given that the prices of electric cars in Costa Rica are practically the same as, or in some cases lower than, those of equivalent gas models. This...

Owner:  Rob Hodel
The “Masterminds Chess Challenge 2025” Tournament is Launched in Costa Rica

The “Masterminds Chess Challenge 2025” Tournament is Launched in Costa Rica

The first edition of the “Masterminds Chess Challenge 2025,” a free individual tournament designed for young strategists is launched. The event, which seeks to promote the development of analytical and critical thinking skills, will take place on...

Owner:  Daniel Yepez
Costa Rica Celebrates Independence with Traditional Torch Relay

Costa Rica Celebrates Independence with Traditional Torch Relay

The Torch of Independence began its traditional journey through Costa Rica today. More than 22,000 students from across the country carry the torch both today and tomorrow, covering 378 kilometers from Peñas Blancas to Cartago in celebration of...

Owner:  Rob Hodel
Costa Rica’s OIJ Captures Suspects in Roberto Samcam Murder

Costa Rica’s OIJ Captures Suspects in Roberto Samcam Murder

The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) carried out multiple raids on Friday morning to capture suspects in the murder of Roberto Samcam, a former Nicaraguan military officer and exile in Costa Rica, which occurred on June 19 in Vázquez de...

Owner:  Rob Hodel

Costa Rican authorities raid hotel in Miller Gardner death investigation

By Djenane Villanueva, Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — A hotel in Costa Rica where 14-year-old Miller Gardner, the son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, was staying when he died, was raided Thursday to gather evidence, authorities told...

Owner:  Bradley Family
Methane Challenge 2025 Offers Up to $300,000 in Costa Rica

Methane Challenge 2025 Offers Up to $300,000 in Costa Rica

With the goal of contributing to climate change mitigation, CRUSA launched the Methane Challenge 2025, an open call that seeks to identify and implement innovative solutions to prevent, reduce, or harness emissions of this highly polluting gas in...

Owner:  Daniel Yepez
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