The Banco Central de Costa Rica has launched the Monedero SINPE-TP, a new prepaid contactless card enabling residents to pay for bus and train fares without needing a bank account.

Coffee producers in Costa Rica warn that a sharp drop in the dollar’s exchange rate against the colón, now below ₡480, threatens to ruin their operations. The exchange rate, set mainly by supply and demand under the Central Bank’s managed floating system, fell 4.3 percent between January and March, according to data from the Economic […] The post Costa Rican Coffee Growers Face Ruin as Dollar Drops appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

The International Monetary Fund has advised Costa Rica's central bank to consider further cuts to its benchmark interest rate to support economic growth and improve lending rates.

Costa Rica’s National Children’s Trust, known as PANI, reported two more TikTok creators to prosecutors yesterday over alleged grooming cases, widening a fast-moving investigation that has put…

Keylor Navas opened up in a recent interview with journalist Yashin Quesada about Costa Rica’s failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup and his own path forward.

The term 'Therian' has entered Costa Rican political discourse after the outgoing president used it to describe a rival party, highlighting a new cultural phenomenon in the country.

The U.S. Embassy in San José, Costa Rica, has launched a dedicated WhatsApp channel to provide timely safety and security information to U.S. citizens in the country.

Three individuals survived a small plane crash in La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica, after a Cessna 206 experienced engine failure shortly after takeoff from Arenal Airport.

One of Costa Rica’s main attractions is our plentiful wildlife. Tourists come to see monkeys, sloths, toucans and more in their natural habitats.

A Cessna 172 aircraft from Aerobell Flight School experienced a tire explosion on its left landing gear and lost power during landing at Tobías Bolaños International Airport in Pavas, Costa Rica.

Agents from Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) detained Glen Rojas Barquero and family members during raids, investigating a group accused of leading a criminal organization in the 'Strategy Case'.

A court in Limón, Costa Rica, rejected a U.S. request to extradite Gilberth Hernán Bell Fernández, known as ‘Macho Coca,’ a 62-year-old Caribbean drug boss.

Women in Costa Rica continue to participate in the labor market at lower rates than men, according to the most recent statistics from the National Institute of Statistics and Census. The latest INEC data for the period covering November and December 2025 and January 2026 put female labor participation at 42.5 percent. This figure includes […] The post Women in Costa Rica Struggle More to Find Jobs Than Men appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Motorcycle accidents are responsible for the majority of road fatalities in Costa Rica, with 63 deaths in the first two months of 2026, making up 56% of total road deaths.

A year-long Interpol operation, 'Operation Eclipse,' led to the arrest of 60 suspected child sexual offenders and identified 65 child victims across nine Central American countries.

After nearly six years, a new permanent bridge is set to replace the temporary Bailey bridge over the Río Coronado at Coronado de Osa on Costa Rica's Costanera Sur highway, with construction beginning in May.

The Chinese embassy in Costa Rica has denied accusations that actors linked to China conducted cyber espionage against the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE), following an announcement of the breach by Costa Rican officials.

Costa Rica’s dollar exchange rate has fallen to levels not seen in about two decades, and economists Fernando Naranjo and Norberto Zúñiga say one of the main reasons is the government’s heavy use of external debt since 2023. The two argued that foreign borrowing has pumped more dollars into the local market, adding to the […] The post Costa Rica Dollar Hits Two Decade Low Amid Debate Over External Debt appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Costa Rica health authorities and travel-medicine experts advise people heading to the country to review their vaccination records. They place particular focus on the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine.

It’s safe to say I probably like camera trapping a little too much. My work is dedicated to that one activity. My social media feeds almost exclusively show me content from other camera trap aficionados like me. Heck, I even dream about reviewing camera traps. The part of camera trapping that has really hooked me […] The post Costa Rica Camera Trap Records Birds Far Beyond Their Expected Range appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Judicial authorities in Costa Rica are investigating a case linked to the abuse of a minor after reports surfaced that associates of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein visited the Central American country.

Costa Rican authorities conducted an anti-trafficking operation in the Northern Zone, rescuing five sloths, tapirs, and other wild animals.

Costa Rica now has its first symphony orchestra that consists exclusively of women.