Q COSTA RICA — On Friday, October 2, Costa Rica condemned what it described as an “authoritarian drift” in Nicaragua and called for the creation of conditions for holding free, pluralistic elections with international observation during...

Q COSTA RICA — Juan Santamaría International Airport, known as the San José airport (SJO), has introduced new informational resources aimed at U.S. tourists to enhance the safety of those visiting Costa Rica. This initiative was developed in coor...

Q COSTA RICA — You may not have felt it yet, but you will. Fuel prices rose on Saturday, led by a sharp ¢97-per-liter increase for diesel. Super gasoline climbed ¢38 per liter, while regular rose ¢12. The price at the pumps today puts diesel at ...

Q COSTA RICA — Fuel prices in Costa Rica do not increase on a fixed seasonal schedule; instead, they fluctuate monthly based on global oil markets and a strict national regulatory process. The timing of a price change—whether it is an increase or...

Q COSTA RICA — How many McDonald’s are there in Costa Rica? Soon to be 81, located in Puntarenas, announced Arcos Dorados, the franchisee operating McDonald’s in 21 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. This new opening reaffirm...

Q COSTA RICA — The Autoridad Reguladora de los Servicios Públicos (Aresep)—Public Services Regulatory Authority—approved a ¢97-per-liter increase for diesel; the price will rise from ¢688 to ¢785—over US$6 a gallon—surpassing the price ...

Q COSTA RICA — The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica addressed a series of social media posts claiming that the State Department had revoked the visas of currently serving Costa Rican officials. The diplomatic mission dismissed these claims as “fals...

Q COSTA RICA — Although more than 90% of Costa Rican households recognize the importance of cultivating a savings culture, only half manage to save money consistently. This is according to research by the Financial Consumer Office (OCF), which high...

Q COSTA RICA — Foreigners can legally own and operate businesses in Costa Rica, even if they do not hold residency or citizenship. The country generally allows overseas entrepreneurs to establish companies, own corporate shares, purchase commercial...

Q COSTA RICA — As the number of Costa Ricans forced to leave the country grows each year, activists and media figures in exile hold former President Rodrigo Chaves and his political movement responsible for the violence plaguing the country. Accord...