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Costa Rica News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Costa Rica News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Costa Rica and Central America. From national politics and business developments to the economy, tourism, technology, public safety, environmental issues, culture, entertainment, sports, and major events happening across the country, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes each day. Whether you're living in Costa Rica, part of the Costa Rican community abroad, or simply want to stay…
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British Airways Launches Year-Round Costa Rica Flights | Costa Rica News
British Airways is launching year-round flights to Costa Rica starting October 2026, marking a major shift from seasonal service with five weekly flights…
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NASA’s Global Hackathon Invites All | Costa Rica News
NASA’s International Space Apps Challenge is hitting Costa Rica—and it’s open to everyone, not just coders. Students, artists, teachers, designers: bring your…
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Night Classes for Career Boost in Cartago | Costa Rica News
COVAO is launching night technical classes to help you upgrade your career without quitting your day job—perfect for busy folks in Cartago. Explore hands-on…
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Costa Rica Wins Big at Travel Awards | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica just won big at The Travel Marketing Awards—taking home gold for Content Marketing Campaign of the Year and silver for Media Partnership of the Year…
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Youth Lead Costa Rica’s Independence Parade | Costa Rica News
San José erupted in patriotic energy as 205 years of Costa Rican Independence came alive with a massive student parade—kids from schools across the nation…
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Costa Rica’s Wellness Escape | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica is turning its lush landscapes into a wellness haven, blending forest bathing, volcanic hot springs, and yoga retreats to help travelers unplug and…
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Bribri Women Revive Sacred Cacao | Costa Rica News
In the heart of Costa Rica’s rainforest, the Bribri people of Yorkín are reviving their sacred cacao traditions—not just for chocolate, but for culture…
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San José Festival Unites Youth and City | Costa Rica News
San José’s annual Band Festival turned Central Avenue into a vibrant stage where ten schools dazzled crowds with drums, brass, and traditional dances under…
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Costa Rica Builds Onion Drying Hubs | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica is investing 20 million colones to build high-tech onion drying facilities in Tierra Blanca, Cartago—each covering 800 square meters—to slash…
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Costa Rica Leads Circular Economy | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica is leading Central America’s circular economy revolution, processing over 1,600 tons of beverage cartons last year—proof that waste isn’t just being…
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Costa Rican Goalkeeper Debut in Liga F | Costa Rica News
Génesis Pérez, Costa Rica’s rising goalkeeper, made her Liga F debut for Atlético de Madrid Femenino in a high-stakes away clash against FC Barcelona—stepping…
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Tropical Wave 43 Brings Heavy Rain to Costa Rica | Costa Rica News
Tropical Wave Forty-Three is dumping serious rain on Costa Rica this Sunday, September 13th, with heavy showers, thunderstorms, and flash flood risks across…
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Join NASA Space Apps in Costa Rica | Costa Rica News
NASA’s Space Apps Challenge is coming to Costa Rica—and it’s open to everyone, no coding or engineering degree required. Teams will tackle real-world problems…
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BCR Unveils 421 Smart ATMs | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica’s Banco de Costa Rica just rolled out 421 next-gen ATMs nationwide—no more fumbling with cards, thanks to contactless taps with your phone or watch…
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Tropical Wave 43 Hits Costa Rica | Costa Rica News
Tropical Wave 43 is barreling toward Costa Rica this Saturday, packing heavy rain, wind gusts up to 80 km/h, and dangerous flooding risks. The National…
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The Modern Entrepreneur Mindset | Costa Rica News
Entrepreneurship today isn’t just about making money—it’s about building something meaningful, scalable, and impactful. With AI and digital tools leveling the…
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The Modern Entrepreneur Mindset | Costa Rica News
Entrepreneurship today isn’t just about making money—it’s about building something meaningful, scalable, and impactful. With AI and digital tools leveling the…
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Costa Rica Couples Retreats | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica is launching immersive couples retreats designed to reignite romance and deepen intimacy through tantra yoga, erotic dance, luxury villas, gourmet…
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Costa Rica Airport Goes Biometric | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica’s main airport just upgraded to four ultra-fast biometric eGates using facial recognition, slashing immigration wait times to seconds—perfect for…
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Spirituality as Your Inner Anchor | Costa Rica News
When life hits hard, spirituality isn’t about dogma—it’s your inner compass, grounding you in meaning, calm, and resilience. Whether through prayer, nature, or…
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Where to Live in Costa Rica | Costa Rica News
Dreaming of moving to Costa Rica? Your perfect spot depends on your vibe: city life in San José for convenience and high-speed internet, countryside for peace…
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Costa Rica’s Independence Day Blend | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica’s Independence Day kicks off with a fiery torch relay winding through the country, symbolizing freedom for all Central America, while San José…
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AI Reshapes Latin America’s Workspaces | Costa Rica News
AI is reshaping Latin America’s business landscape by 2026, with companies racing to prepare—but many are stuck. A new report reveals that while 42% of firms…
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Costa Rican Teens Use AI But Struggle Academically | Costa Rica News
Costa Rican teens are boldly embracing AI for schoolwork, with half using chatbots weekly for research and writing—outpacing global averages. But beneath the…
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Costa Rica Tourism Matches Growth | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica’s tourism industry is gearing up for its biggest business matchmaking event yet, bringing together 143 exhibitors and 135 travel agents from 95…
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Costa Rica’s Warmth Made Our Trip Unforgettable | Costa Rica News
A family of five—mom, dad, grandma, and three daughters—embarked on a magical Costa Rican adventure this year, chosen by the youngest daughter. From snorkeling…
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Costa Rica’s Peaceful Security Challenge | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica, a nation without a standing army, is rethinking its security strategy as drug cartels and terrorism evolve into local threats. President Laura…
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Why Young People Aren’t Having Kids | Costa Rica News
Young people still want kids—don’t blame them, blame the system. A new UNFPA report reveals that financial stress, housing shortages, job insecurity, and lack…
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Supreme Court Scrutinizes Judicial Detention | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica’s Supreme Court is launching a major review of how pre-trial detention decisions are made, especially in high-stakes corruption and organized crime…
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Quince Duncan: Voice of Costa Rica's Afro-Caribbean Soul | Costa Rica News
Quince Duncan, the visionary voice of Costa Rican literature who brought Afro-Caribbean stories to the national stage, has died at 83. Born in Limón and shaped…
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Gym Reopens with Injury-Preventing Flooring | Costa Rica News
After a major renovation, Desamparados’ municipal gym is back open with shock-absorbing flooring designed to slash sports injuries—thanks to bipartisan support…
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Chirripó’s Geopark Dream | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica is pushing to crown the Chirripó region as a UNESCO Global Geopark, spotlighting its 105,000-hectare expanse—home to the country’s highest peak and…
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El Niño Threatens 16 Million in Latin America | Costa Rica News
El Niño’s brutal grip on Latin America is sparking a looming food crisis for 16 million, as droughts devastate the Central American Dry Corridor and nations…
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Digital Services Tax Expands in Costa Rica | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica is expanding its 13% VAT to include major digital players like Booking.com, Expedia, and even AI tools such as ChatGPT — joining Netflix and Spotify…
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Cloud Forests Drying from Within | Costa Rica News
Monteverde’s cloud forest is quietly drying up from within—despite heavy rainfall, warming temperatures are pushing clouds higher, reducing fog that plants…
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From Banana Farms to Ecotourism | Costa Rica News
Forty-two years after the banana boom faded, Costa Rica’s Southern Zone is reinventing itself—turning monoculture farms into thriving ecotourism hubs powered…
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Rain Now, Dry Still Ahead | Costa Rica News
Tropical Wave 40 is dumping serious rain across Costa Rica this Sunday, especially in the afternoons—with the South Pacific hardest hit and Central Valley and…
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Crucitas Mining Referendum Sparks Debate | Costa Rica News
Geologists in Costa Rica are demanding a public referendum to decide the future of mining in Crucitas, where illegal operations have devastated the environment…
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Clouds Rising, Forests Drying | Costa Rica News
Monteverde’s cloud forest, soaking up over 2,500 mm of rain yearly, is quietly parching—because rising temps are lifting clouds above tree canopies, starving…
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Saprissa Ends Three-Year Drought | Costa Rica News
Saprissa shocks Alajuelense with a 2-0 Clásico Nacional win, extending their Apertura 2026 lead to seven points after a dramatic second-half surge. Goals from…
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Ocean Heat Threatens Coastal Life | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica’s Pacific coast is baking under record-breaking ocean heat, with some beaches hitting 32.6°C—way above the norm. While El Niño’s heating influence…
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Sonidero Barrio Fátima Wins Album of the Year | Costa Rica News
Sonidero Barrio Fátima just won Album of the Year at Costa Rica’s top music awards — and it’s wild how far they’ve come. Born in 2018 as a spontaneous jam…
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Orchestra Pays Tribute to Michael Jackson | Costa Rica News
Get ready to experience Michael Jackson’s legendary hits in a whole new light—The Costa Rican Philharmonic Orchestra is dropping “KING: Tributo a Michael…
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Tropical Wave 40 Hits Costa Rica | Costa Rica News
Tropical Wave 40 is barreling toward Costa Rica this weekend, triggering a green alert across the Caribbean coast, Northern Zone, and both Pacific regions — no…
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San José Celebrates Afro-Descendant Heritage | Costa Rica News
San José erupted in color and rhythm as it hosted its annual Diaspora Parade, a dazzling celebration of Afro-descendant culture and resilience. Amid vibrant…
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Costa Rica Through National Geographic Eyes | Costa Rica News
National Geographic Germany is diving deep into Costa Rica’s wild heart, spotlighting its biodiversity and “Pura Vida” soul across 11 pages—taking readers from…
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El Niño Quietens Atlantic Storms | Costa Rica News
This hurricane season is unusually calm in the Atlantic—with no hurricanes yet, despite being mid-September—thanks to El Niño, which is whipping up upper-level…
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Costa Rica’s Nature Treasure Revealed | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica’s wild heart is on full display in National Geographic Traveler’s German edition, which just dropped an 11-page deep dive calling the country…
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Costa Rica Free Zone Jobs Dip | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica’s free-zone job market hits a seven-year low as 2,205 positions vanish — mostly in business services — amid automation, shifting global demand, and…
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Cruise Ships Bring Big Boost to Puntarenas | Costa Rica News
Puntarenas, Costa Rica, is set for a major tourism surge with 150,000 cruise passengers and 72 ships expected in the 2026-2027 season—up from last year’s…
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Route 1 Shutdown & Fall Detours | Costa Rica News
This weekend, Route 1 near the Río Barranca bridge shuts down for 12 hours—Saturday night at 8 PM to Sunday morning at 8 AM—as crews pull three fuel pipelines…
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Etcheverry Shines, Advances to Round 16 | Costa Rica News
Tomás Martín Etcheverry shocks the tennis world by defeating fellow Argentine Mariano Navone in straight sets to reach his first-ever US Open round of 16…
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Etcheverry Shines, Advances to Round 16 | Costa Rica News
Tomás Martín Etcheverry shocks the tennis world by defeating fellow Argentine Mariano Navone in straight sets to reach his first-ever US Open round of 16…
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Clásico Nacional Live Tonight | Costa Rica News
This Saturday night, Costa Rica stops for the Clásico Nacional as Alajuelense takes on Saprissa live in Alajuela at 8 PM — a rivalry that shakes the nation…
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Costa Rica Considers U.S. Ground Ops | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica’s President Laura Fernández has sparked debate by suggesting U.S. ground operations on Costa Rican soil could bolster national security against…
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Alert, Not Arrest: Costa Rica’s Legal Misstep | Costa Rica News
A Costa Rican prosecutor’s attempt to serve a summons via a migratory alert sparked national outrage — but the alert was just a digital flag, not an arrest…
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New Galápagos Octopus Species Discovered | Costa Rica News
A brand-new octopus species, Microeledone galapagensis, has been officially named after scientists discovered it in the deep Galápagos—where it lives at over…
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Costa Rica Renters Locked Out of Homeownership | Costa Rica News
In Costa Rica, a new study reveals that over 81% of renting households can’t afford to buy even a modest home—nearly 280,000 families locked out by income and…
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Spider Monkeys Make Wild Comeback | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula is witnessing a thrilling wildlife comeback as spider monkeys, once thought extinct in the region, are thriving thanks to a…