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U.S. Embassy Tightens Visa Rules for Costa Ricans Starting October 1

U.S. Embassy Tightens Visa Rules for Costa Ricans Starting October 1

The U.S. Embassy here has rolled out new guidelines for nonimmigrant visa applications, making in-person interviews the norm for most applicants. The changes, set to take effect tomorrow, October 1, end many of the interview waivers that eased the...

Owner:  Rob Hodel
Costa Rican Rubyglow pineapple enters global markets

Costa Rican Rubyglow pineapple enters global markets

A rare pineapple variety from Costa Rica has drawn international attention after being featured on the YouTube channel MrBeast 2, which has over 52 million subscribers. The Rubyglow, grown in Buenos Aires de Puntarenas by Fresh Del Monte, was...

Owner:  Pieter Boekhout
The European market consumes more pineapples and demands larger sizes

The European market consumes more pineapples and demands larger sizes

Costa Rica remains the world's leading producer and exporter of fresh pineapples, primarily shipping them to the United States and Europe. "About 65% of our country's production is sent to North American buyers, making us a leader in the market,...

Owner:  Pieter Boekhout
Costa Rican Social Security Issues Urgent Call For Blood Donations

Costa Rican Social Security Issues Urgent Call For Blood Donations

The general hospitals of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) are facing a critical shortage of blood supplies, so they are calling on the public to come forward and donate this vital liquid. The director of the Rafael Ángel Calderón...

Owner:  Daniel Yepez
Costa Rican Auditorium Theater Seeks Cast for Musical “The Little Prince”

Costa Rican Auditorium Theater Seeks Cast for Musical “The Little Prince”

The National Auditorium Theater announces the search for talent for its next major production: a new musical version of the classic “The Little Prince,” which will premiere in February 2026. This proposal, which comes from the famous Corrientes...

Owner:  Daniel Yepez
William Rodríguez: The Minister’s Vision For Quality Tourism In Costa Rica

William Rodríguez: The Minister’s Vision For Quality Tourism In Costa Rica

How does a renowned tourist destination like Costa Rica adapt to fluctuations in the global market? The Central American country’s Minister of Tourism, William Rodríguez, reveals the keys to maintaining the country’s competitiveness and appeal,...

Owner:  Daniel Yepez
Bills Target Crucitas Gold Mining Mess in Costa Rica

Bills Target Crucitas Gold Mining Mess in Costa Rica

Crucitas ranks among Costa Rica’s most severe environmental setbacks. Illegal gold mining has ravaged the area for years, bringing crime, community unrest, water pollution, and deaths among those risking their lives in unauthorized operations. The...

Owner:  Rob Hodel
Shuttering the Red Market: The Dark Truth Behind Organ Sales

Shuttering the Red Market: The Dark Truth Behind Organ Sales

By Jon Spiers My inbox was flush with the usual late afternoon mail, email, and phone messages. Some had a file attached, others had a Post-it note. Most were straightforward, but one stood out — a note scrawled in bold red Sharpie and labeled...

Owner:  Mark Caldwell
70% of adults in Costa Rica are overweight

70% of adults in Costa Rica are overweight

Q COSTARICA — 70% of adults in Costa Rica are overweight, and among them, 34% are classified as obese, based on data from the Ministry of Health. Meanwhile, over 375,000 people aged 20 to 79 live with diabetes, which accounts for 9.8% of that age...

Owner:  Enrico Cacciatore
What Happens If Costa Rica Fails to Qualify for 2026 World Cup?

What Happens If Costa Rica Fails to Qualify for 2026 World Cup?

Costa Rica’s national soccer team stands at a crossroads in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Fans across the country hold their breath as the team fights for a spot in the tournament hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada....

Owner:  Rob Hodel
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