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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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Rincón de la Vieja Erupts Twice | Costa Rica News
Rincón de la Vieja volcano in Costa Rica erupted twice early this morning, prompting a level three alert — no ash or mudflows, but caution remains. This isn’t…
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U.S. Secures Venezuela’s Oil Reserves | Costa Rica News
The U.S. has clinched control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s oil — the world’s largest proven reserves — in a historic deal poised to inject $100 billion…
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Nejapa’s Fiery Tradition Lives On | Costa Rica News
In a fiery spectacle that blends history, danger, and pride, Nejapa, El Salvador, ignites its annual Fireball Festival—where locals hurl flaming cotton balls…
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Costa Rica Delayed Yellow Fever Vaccine Deadline | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica just pushed back its yellow fever vaccine requirement deadline to October 1, 2026, giving travelers more time to get vaccinated and secure their…
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Panama Canal: From Triumph to Water Crisis | Costa Rica News
One hundred twelve years ago, the Panama Canal opened—marking a triumph of engineering that cost billions and claimed tens of thousands of lives. The Ancon…
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Water Project Halts for Archaeology | Costa Rica News
On Isla Caballo, a long-awaited water project hit an unexpected snag—construction crews unearthed possible archaeological artifacts, forcing a pause. While the…
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Galeria Namu Closes Physical Doors, Goes Digital | Costa Rica News
Galeria Namu, Costa Rica’s beloved 30-year cultural institution showcasing indigenous art and ethnographic treasures, has closed its physical doors—but its…
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Maleku Chocolate Wins Bronze at International Awards | Costa Rica News
Bronze medalist Maleku Chocolate, born from Costa Rica’s Indigenous Maleku heritage, is rewriting the story of chocolate with every bar. Crafted from cacao…
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Coronado Earthquake Sequence Explained | Costa Rica News
A powerful 5.0 magnitude quake rattled the Coronado area — the strongest since 1952 — followed by a 4.5 and over sixty aftershocks, sparking scientific…
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Targeting Costa Rica’s English-Speaking Audience | Costa Rica News
Businesses want to connect with English-speaking Costa Rica enthusiasts—expats, tourists, and investors—by appearing where they’re already searching online…
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Festival de la Luz Goes Big Without Floats | Costa Rica News
This year’s Festival de la Luz is turning heads — major banks are skipping the iconic float parade, citing budget shifts and community focus, though whispers…
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How News Fixes Its Mistakes | Costa Rica News
News outlets don’t hide mistakes—they fix them fast and transparently. When errors are spotted, they verify against original sources, update articles with…
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Poachers Steal Cameras to Hide | Costa Rica News
In Costa Rica, wildlife researchers are locked in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with poachers who steal camera traps meant to protect endangered…
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Costa Rica’s English-Speaking Marketplace | Costa Rica News
Discover the pulse of Costa Rica’s English-speaking community through The Tico Times’ classifieds—a digital hub connecting expats, businesses, and locals with…
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China and Ecuador Forge New Trade Ties | Costa Rica News
China and Ecuador are deepening ties as President Xi Jinping meets with Ecuador’s Daniel Noboa in Beijing, urging Latin American nations to choose their own…
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Nicaragua’s Silent Prisoners and Political Crackdown | Costa Rica News
Nicaragua’s human rights crisis deepens as 60 political prisoners — including 23 victims of enforced disappearance — face mounting international pressure for…
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Nicaragua Rejects Foreign Legal Authority | Costa Rica News
Nicaragua’s parliament just passed a bold constitutional amendment declaring the country will no longer follow international rulings or foreign laws — a…
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Canada Surges as Top New Tourist Source | Costa Rica News
Canada’s surge in tourism is quietly reshaping Costa Rica’s travel scene—flights from Toronto and Vancouver jumped 25.1% year-over-year, outpacing all other…
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Colon Soars, Dollars Struggle in Costa Rica | Costa Rica News
The dollar hit a record low against the Costa Rican colon, sparking market volatility and prompting the Central Bank to step in with massive dollar…
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Salvadorans Returning Home to a New El Salvador | Costa Rica News
As Temporary Protected Status for 200,000 Salvadorans ends in September, the focus shifts from the pain of leaving to the promise of returning — to a country…
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Panama Canal Faces Tighter Ship Limits | Costa Rica News
The Panama Canal is tightening its grip on shipping as drought fueled by El Niño slashes daily vessel capacity—down to 34 ships by September 4th, then 32 by…
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Costa Rica's Literacy Myth | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica’s famed 98% literacy rate? It’s more myth than reality. Far from being measured by actual reading tests, the number relies on self-reported answers…
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Río Sucio Fault Linked to Recent Quakes | Costa Rica News
Scientists in Costa Rica are now pointing to the Río Sucio fault system as the likely cause of recent earthquakes near Coronado, based on how quakes clustered…
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Heat is Dulling Morpho Butterflies' Blue | Costa Rica News
Climate change is dimming the electric blue of Morpho butterflies—new research reveals that heat disrupts the microscopic wing structures responsible for their…
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Route 32 Closed for Judicial Investigation | Costa Rica News
Route 32 is shut down for a critical court-ordered investigation near kilometer 55—no weather or construction, just justice. The one-kilometer stretch is…
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New Suites at Four Seasons Costa Rica | Costa Rica News
New luxury suites just dropped at Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo in Costa Rica — the massive 1,200 sq ft Papagayo Suites feel like private villas with…
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Costa Rica’s Earthquake Alert and More | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica’s seismic zone is back in the spotlight as recent earthquakes remind everyone of the region’s volatile geology — a constant undercurrent beneath its…
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Tropical Wave 36 Brings Landslide Risk | Costa Rica News
Tropical Wave 36 is barreling into Costa Rica tonight, bringing rain to the Caribbean and northern zones while the Pacific coast braces for afternoon storms…
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Tourism, Trees, and Tensions in Playa Panamá | Costa Rica News
Residents of Playa Panamá are marching for jobs as stalled tourism projects hit their livelihoods, demanding construction restarts while insisting…
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Spirit’s Data Sold to Google | Costa Rica News
Spirit Airlines is selling its entire digital archive — including 100 million emails, 500 million Teams messages, and billions of passenger records dating back…
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IKEA’s Costa Rica Expansion Plan | Costa Rica News
IKEA is rolling out its Costa Rican expansion in phases, starting with a hybrid pickup-and-design hub in Lindora, followed by a small store in Curridabat and a…
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900+ Schools Closed in Costa Rica | Costa Rica News
Over 900 schools across four Costa Rican regions are shut down today, August 17th, due to dangerous road conditions caused by Tropical Wave 32 — with closures…
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Strong Colón Crushing Tourism Profits | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica’s tourism boom is hitting a snag: record visitor numbers aren’t translating into profits for hotels and restaurants, thanks to a strong colón that’s…
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Ring of Fire Tremors Shake the World | Costa Rica News
The Ring of Fire is erupting with seismic fury—multiple magnitude-7+ quakes rattled Indonesia, the Philippines, Venezuela, Mexico, and Colombia since April. A…
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US Visa Appointments in Costa Rica Clarified | Costa Rica News
US visa appointments in Costa Rica are still active—tourist and business visas are proceeding as planned. But if your interview is for an immigrant visa…
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Costa Rica Launches Digital Immigration Portal | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica just rolled out a game-changing digital platform for immigration applications—specifically for foreign executives, their families, and staff tied to…
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Dollar Bills vs Costa Rican Colon | Costa Rica News
Trying to spend US dollars in Costa Rica? Think twice—those twenty-dollar bills get inspected like rare gems, and even a tiny tear can make them useless. It’s…
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Sick Pelicans Mystery Deepens | Costa Rica News
Sick pelicans are washing up on Costa Rica’s beaches—weak, disoriented, even approaching people—and two months later, no one knows what’s causing it. Tests…
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El Niño and Climate Crisis Hit Panama and El Salvador | Costa Rica News
El Niño is unleashing extreme weather across Central America, with Panama halting ship traffic through its canal and El Salvador declaring a nationwide red…
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Pelagic Crabs Wash Ashore in Costa Rica | Costa Rica News
Wild swarms of pelagic swimming crabs, known locally as jaiba mora, have washed ashore across Costa Rica’s northern beaches, creating bizarre and stinky…
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Costa Rica Quake: What You Need to Know | Costa Rica News
Two earthquakes rattled Costa Rica’s Central Valley before dawn, with the main tremor hitting magnitude 4.5 and shaking homes hard due to its shallow depth…
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Gauff and Fils Claim Cincinnati Titles | Costa Rica News
Coco Gauff and Arthur Fils reign supreme at the Cincinnati Open—Gauff wins her second title and fourth WTA 1000 crown by defeating fellow American Jessica…
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Costa Rica’s Big Moves and Big Challenges | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica’s pushing hard to electrify its major metro train project, aiming for 80% completion by 2030 to modernize transit and slash emissions—while…
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Costa Rica’s Seasons Decoded | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica’s climate isn’t about temperature swings—it’s all about rain. The dry season (Dec-Apr) delivers sunshine and low humidity, ideal for beaches and…
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Wolaba Parade Returns with Big Vibes | Costa Rica News
Get ready to feel the rhythm this Saturday in Puerto Viejo as the iconic Wolaba Parade returns for its twelfth year — a vibrant, community-powered celebration…
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Costa Rica’s Electric Train Push | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica is accelerating its long-awaited electric train project, aiming for 80% completion by 2030 as part of its national development plan. A new project…
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When to Visit Costa Rica by Season | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica’s weather is split into two main seasons—dry (Dec-Apr) for sun-drenched beaches and rainy (May-Nov) with afternoon showers—so plan smart: Guanacaste…
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Hilton’s Luxury Resort Faces Environmental Scrutiny | Costa Rica News
Hilton’s LXR Hotels & Resorts is set to launch its first Costa Rican property, Maravé Manuel Antonio — a seven-story luxury resort with 116 private beachfront…
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Costa Rica’s Latest Headlines | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast is alive with culture as the Wolaba Parade returns to Puerto Viejo, while luxury LXR resorts rise near Manuel Antonio. Meanwhile…
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Costa Rica’s Latest Headlines | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast is alive with culture as the Wolaba Parade returns to Puerto Viejo, while luxury LXR resorts rise near Manuel Antonio. Meanwhile…
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El Niño Intensifying Due to Climate Change | Costa Rica News
Ancient coral skeletons reveal a chilling truth: El Niño events are getting stronger and more frequent due to global warming. Scientists decoded centuries-old…
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Costa Rica’s Digital Nomad Revolution | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica is officially embracing the digital nomad boom with a new visa law, targeting remote workers with stunning landscapes and reliable internet to turn…
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Aldesa Fraud Case Stalled for Years | Costa Rica News
Aldesa’s seven-year fraud saga in Costa Rica stalls again as 23 accused figures remain stuck in legal limbo—no trial date set despite months of delays caused…
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Costa Rica’s Drug Violence Crisis | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica’s homicide crisis is escalating, with drug violence nearly doubling since 2020 and now rivaling Mexico’s levels — tied to a 2019 container terminal…
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Blackness Day Falls on Workday in Costa Rica | Costa Rica News
This Monday, August 31st, Costa Rica celebrates its Day of Blackness and Afro-Costa Rican Culture — a national holiday now falling on a regular workday for the…
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Costa Rica’s Wellness & Growth Boom | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica is transforming into a global wellness powerhouse, drawing seekers of holistic living beyond Bali or Tulum. With a booming real estate market…
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Aguirre Steps Down Amid Judicial Tensions | Costa Rica News
Orlando Aguirre, Costa Rica’s Supreme Court president since 2022, has stunned the nation by stepping down after his current term ends in September — but not…
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Apply to Speak at Global Happiness Summit | Costa Rica News
Want to shape the future of global happiness? The University for Peace is hosting its Gross Global Happiness Summit in Costa Rica March 12–14, 2027—seeking…
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Costa Rica’s Train Push & Tennis Upsets | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica is racing to finish 80% of its ambitious Greater Metropolitan Area Electric Train project by 2030, a bold move set to transform public transit, cut…
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93% Lunar Eclipse Tonight in Costa Rica | Costa Rica News
Costa Ricans, get ready for a cosmic spectacle: a deep partial lunar eclipse where 93% of the Moon will be swallowed by Earth’s shadow—leaving just a sliver…