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Enjoy Natural Language Progress Through Costa Rica Spanish Immersion
Share Share Share Share Email Learning a new language is one of the most fulfilling journeys anyone can undertake. For those looking to master Costa Rica Spanish, there’s no better method than immersing yourself in a setting where the language is...

Costa Rica travel guide: Where to stay and what to do in this bucket list destination
Calling all adventure enthusiasts! Costa Rica is a bucket list destination that needs to be top of your travel list. Known for its lush rainforests, incredible wildlife (hello, sloths and toucans!) and stunning beaches, it’s a paradise for...

Mexico vs Costa Rica Prediction and Betting Tips | June 22nd 2025
Mexico will square off against Costa Rica at Allegiant Stadium in their final group stage match of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday. Both teams have secured their places in the knockout stage, and the winner of the match will finish as Group A...

Costa Rica’s President Stirs Debate with Oil Exploration Stance
President Rodrigo Chaves has sparked controversy with his recent comments on oil exploration and the Escazú Agreement, defending his positions in an interview with Radio France Internationale (RFI). While reaffirming Costa Rica’s commitment to...

Costa Rica is one of the countries with the longest working hours, but productivity remains low
Q COSTARICA — Although Costa Rica is one of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) member countries with the longest working hours, it is the third-lowest productive country in this group of nations, according to reports...

The Reason Costa Rican Families Are So Closely Knit: The Heart of “Pura Vida”
Costa Rica is known worldwide for its breathtaking landscapes, eco-conscious mindset, and the famous “Pura Vida” lifestyle. But beyond its natural beauty lies another treasure—the strong, tightly knit family bonds that form the backbone of Costa...

Costa Rica vs Suriname Prediction and Betting Tips | June 15th 2025
Costa Rica will get their CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign underway against Suriname at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday. Los Ticos were eliminated from the round of 16 in the previous edition while Natio are back in the competition after 2021. Los Ticos...

Costa Rica Continues Investigation into Miller Gardner’s Death
Costa Rican authorities are still investigating the tragic death of Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, nearly three months after the incident at a resort in Manuel Antonio, Quepos. The Judicial...

Costa Rica’s Ojochal: From Farms to Luxury Tourism Hub
Ojochal, a small town in between the Pacific Ocean and the Fila Costeña in Costa Rica’s Osa, isn’t the sleepy agricultural community it once was. Over the past few decades, it has morphed into a high-end tourist destination, largely owned by...

Veranillo de San Juan will not occur in Costa Rica in 2025, says IMN
Q COSTARICA — The traditional decrease in rainfall during the rainy season known as Veranillo de San Juan (Veranillo) or “Indian Summer”, is not expected in Costa Rica this year. According to the national weather service, the Instituto...

“Like a Floating Magic Carpet”: Newly Discovered Deep-Sea Creature Stuns Scientists With Its Surreal, Otherworldly Movements
IN A NUTSHELL 🐛 The newly discovered species, Pectinereis strickrotti, moves like a “living magic carpet” in the deep waters off Costa Rica. 🌊 Found in methane seeps, these worms thrive 3,280 feet below the ocean surface in an ecosystem driven by...

Costa Rica’s US-Donated Drug Scanners Sit Unused for Seven Months
Costa Rica’s fight against drug trafficking hit a snag, and it’s raising eyebrows. Seven months ago, the United States donated two high-tech scanners to help detect drugs at the ports of Caldera in Puntarenas and Moín in Limón. These machines were...

Costa Rica pushes global ocean protections and deep sea mining moratorium
Costa Rica’s president used the United Nations Ocean Conference to call for a global pause on deep sea mining and greater international cooperation to protect marine ecosystems. Teresa Tomassoni reports for Inside Climate News. In short: Costa...

Canada Celebrates Canada Day in Costa Rica by Highlighting Its Unique Identity and Culture
In the context of Canada Day, the Canadian Embassy in Costa Rica reinforces the values that distinguish its nation internationally and that it shares with our country. Through diplomatic, educational, and cooperation initiatives, this emblematic...

Researchers issue PSA after uncovering link to serious diseases spread by insects: 'It may sound counterintuitive'
The lessons from this study can be put to use anywhere, including our own backyards. by Daniel GalaJune 24, 2025 Photo Credit: Erin Mordecai To slow the spread of invasive, disease-spreading mosquitoes, we should create more mosquito-friendly...

Costa Rica’s Tortuga Island Hits Coral Milestone in Marine Restoration Push
Costa Rica’s Tortuga Island is making waves in marine conservation. On World Oceans Day the National Learning Institute (INA), State Distance University (UNED), and Bay Island Cruises announced a major milestone: the planting of 2,000 corals as...

Costa Rica’s UN Ocean Conference Role Slammed as Hypocritical
Costa Rica’s high-profile role in the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France, has triggered fierce criticism from lawmakers and environmentalists, who accuse President Rodrigo Chaves’ administration of hypocrisy. The June...

Costa Rica Faces Slower Growth and Rising Exchange Rate Pressures
Costa Rica is bracing for a challenging economic landscape through 2025 and into 2026, marked by slower growth, exchange rate pressures, and mounting uncertainties, according to economic analysts. While our country is not teetering on the edge of...

Costa Rica’s Data Processing License and The Gateway for Online Casinos
Online gambling worldwide has long recognized Costa Rica for its unique status. Many other nations struggle with creating laws for digital betting, but Costa Rica has turned into a key location for operating online casinos aimed at foreigners....

How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Healthcare in Costa Rica
Artificial intelligence is changing the game for healthcare in Costa Rica. It’s helping doctors predict illnesses, make better decisions, and use resources more effectively. This is especially important in a country where the healthcare system...