Costa Rica

Country Costa Rica
Capital San José
Continent North America(Central America)
Currency Costa Rican colón(CRC)
Languages Spanish, Mekatelyu, Bribri & Patois

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Introduction

Although explored by the Spanish early in the 16th century, initial attempts at colonizing Costa Rica proved unsuccessful due to a combination of factors, including: disease from mosquito-infested swamps, brutal heat, resistance by natives, and pirate raids. It was not until 1563 that a permanent settlement of Cartago was established in the cooler, fertile central highlands. The area remained a colony for some two and a half centuries. In 1821, Costa Rica became one of several Central American provinces that jointly declared their independence from Spain. Two years later it joined the United Provinces of Central America, but this federation disintegrated in 1838, at which time Costa Rica proclaimed its sovereignty and independence. Since the late 19th century, only two brief periods of violence have marred the country's democratic development. Although it still maintains a large agricultural sector, Costa Rica has expanded its economy to include strong technology and tourism industries. The standard of living is relatively high. Land ownership is widespread.

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Costa Rica - Wikipedia
Costa Rica - CIA World Fact Book
Costa Rica - BBC
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Chaves Robles becomes first Costa Rican president to face loss of immunity - Al JazeeraChaves Robles becomes first Costa Rican president to face loss of immunity  Al Jazeera

Why Costa Rica Doesn’t Mind a Trade Deficit With China - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineWhy Costa Rica Doesn’t Mind a Trade Deficit With China  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Earthquake Shakes Costa Rica’s Central Valley - The Tico TimesEarthquake Shakes Costa Rica’s Central Valley  The Tico Times

How Brazil Might Suffer with Peru, Venezuela, Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Belize, and Bolivia with Surging Travel Advisory in 2026 - Travel And Tour WorldHow Brazil Might Suffer with Peru, Venezuela, Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Belize, and Bolivia with Surging Travel Advisory in 2026  Travel And Tour World

First-ever 'golden nurse shark' found in Costa Rica’s Caribbean waters - MoneycontrolFirst-ever 'golden nurse shark' found in Costa Rica’s Caribbean waters  Moneycontrol

Rare Bright Orange Shark With White Eyes Spotted In Costa Rica - Republic WorldRare Bright Orange Shark With White Eyes Spotted In Costa Rica  Republic World

Trump administration may attempt to deport Abrego Garcia to Uganda: Sources - ABC NewsTrump administration may attempt to deport Abrego Garcia to Uganda: Sources  ABC News

Amcor Expands Healthcare Packaging Network in Costa Rica - Ink World magazine -Amcor Expands Healthcare Packaging Network in Costa Rica  Ink World magazine -

Amcor expands healthcare packaging network with facility in Costa Rica - Packaging GatewayAmcor expands healthcare packaging network with facility in Costa Rica  Packaging Gateway

Orange shark found off Costa Rica coast. Check features, reason behind rare skin tone. Check photos - The Economic TimesOrange shark found off Costa Rica coast. Check features, reason behind rare skin tone. Check photos  The Economic Times

Amcor Expands Healthcare Packaging Network to Costa Rica - PlasticsTodayAmcor Expands Healthcare Packaging Network to Costa Rica  PlasticsToday

Rare orange shark with skin disorder caught in Costa Rica - The Jerusalem PostRare orange shark with skin disorder caught in Costa Rica  The Jerusalem Post

Sustaining Forests and Strengthening Communities in Costa Rica - World BankSustaining Forests and Strengthening Communities in Costa Rica  World Bank

Nio plans expansion into Singapore, Uzbekistan, and Costa Rica in 2025 and 2026 - CnEVPostNio plans expansion into Singapore, Uzbekistan, and Costa Rica in 2025 and 2026  CnEVPost

First-of-Its-Kind Bright Orange Nurse Shark Recorded Off Costa Rica Makes History - IFLScienceFirst-of-Its-Kind Bright Orange Nurse Shark Recorded Off Costa Rica Makes History  IFLScience

Costa Rica Replaces One-Lane Bridges as Traffic and Population Grow - The Tico TimesCosta Rica Replaces One-Lane Bridges as Traffic and Population Grow  The Tico Times

Costa Rican president appears before lawmakers and denies corruption allegations - ABC NewsCosta Rican president appears before lawmakers and denies corruption allegations  ABC News

Costa Rica and World Bank pioneer Marine Environmental Payments to protect mangroves and coastal livelihoods - World BankCosta Rica and World Bank pioneer Marine Environmental Payments to protect mangroves and coastal livelihoods  World Bank

Costa Rica President Confronts Calls to Strip Immunity - The Tico TimesCosta Rica President Confronts Calls to Strip Immunity  The Tico Times

Costa Rica Anglers Catch Rare Orange and Albino Nurse Shark - The Tico TimesCosta Rica Anglers Catch Rare Orange and Albino Nurse Shark  The Tico Times

Costa Rica travel - Lonely PlanetCosta Rica travel  Lonely Planet

Costa Rica agrees to accept Indian migrants deported from US - The HinduCosta Rica agrees to accept Indian migrants deported from US  The Hindu

FBI Recordings Reveal Costa Rica Ex-Minister Celso Gamboa’s Drug Ties - The Tico TimesFBI Recordings Reveal Costa Rica Ex-Minister Celso Gamboa’s Drug Ties  The Tico Times

Government at a Glance 2025: Costa Rica - OECDGovernment at a Glance 2025: Costa Rica  OECD

Review of Costa Rica’s One-Stop Shop for Investment - OECDReview of Costa Rica’s One-Stop Shop for Investment  OECD

Costa Rica should continue reforms to boost growth and living standards - OECDCosta Rica should continue reforms to boost growth and living standards  OECD

Development Co-operation Profiles: Costa Rica - OECDDevelopment Co-operation Profiles: Costa Rica  OECD

First-of-its-kind shark with bright orange skin found in Caribbean - Interesting EngineeringFirst-of-its-kind shark with bright orange skin found in Caribbean  Interesting Engineering

Costa Rica’s Sibö Chocolate Wins Bronze at Int’l Awards - The Tico TimesCosta Rica’s Sibö Chocolate Wins Bronze at Int’l Awards  The Tico Times

Costa Rica's nine-course meal in the sky - BBCCosta Rica's nine-course meal in the sky  BBC

CAF approves USD 500 million green credit line for Costa Rica - CAF -banco de desarrollo de América LatinaCAF approves USD 500 million green credit line for Costa Rica  CAF -banco de desarrollo de América Latina

Costa Rica President - New Castle NewsCosta Rica President  New Castle News

Frozen yucca, hidden cocaine: drug route from Costa Rica to Europe dismantled - EuropolFrozen yucca, hidden cocaine: drug route from Costa Rica to Europe dismantled  Europol

US Cracks Down on Costa Rica’s Narco Network with New Sanctions - The Tico TimesUS Cracks Down on Costa Rica’s Narco Network with New Sanctions  The Tico Times

Costa Rica’s Tourism Sector Alarmed Over Rising Violence and U.S. Criticism - The Tico TimesCosta Rica’s Tourism Sector Alarmed Over Rising Violence and U.S. Criticism  The Tico Times

Gold-coloured nurse shark caught in Caribbean - DIVE MagazineGold-coloured nurse shark caught in Caribbean  DIVE Magazine

4 Costa Ricans sanctioned in U.S. drive targeting drug trafficking - upi.com4 Costa Ricans sanctioned in U.S. drive targeting drug trafficking  upi.com

Former Zoo to Become Costa Rica’s First Urban Natural Park - The Tico TimesFormer Zoo to Become Costa Rica’s First Urban Natural Park  The Tico Times

Bizarre Orange Nurse Shark Caught on Costa Rica Fishing Trip - The InertiaBizarre Orange Nurse Shark Caught on Costa Rica Fishing Trip  The Inertia

Seismic-like event, possible earthquake, reported few minutes ago near San Jose, San José, Costa Rica - VolcanoDiscoverySeismic-like event, possible earthquake, reported few minutes ago near San Jose, San José, Costa Rica  VolcanoDiscovery

9 Lessons I learned while volunteering in Costa Rica (and how you c... - Worldpackers9 Lessons I learned while volunteering in Costa Rica (and how you c...  Worldpackers

2025 News items - Costa Rica’s and Albania’s accessions to the GPA 2012 edge closer to conclusion - World Trade Organization2025 News items - Costa Rica’s and Albania’s accessions to the GPA 2012 edge closer to conclusion  World Trade Organization

NIO Inc. charts new course with expansion into Singapore, Uzbekistan, Costa Rica - GasgooNIO Inc. charts new course with expansion into Singapore, Uzbekistan, Costa Rica  Gasgoo

Miss Universe Costa Rica Presents Our Lady with Crown - ChurchPOPMiss Universe Costa Rica Presents Our Lady with Crown  ChurchPOP

Costa Rican court orders release of migrants deported from US - BBCCosta Rican court orders release of migrants deported from US  BBC

Fishermen and experts stunned after rare orange shark caught - The IndependentFishermen and experts stunned after rare orange shark caught  The Independent

President Chaves Downplays Costa Rica’s Security Crisis Amid Record Homicides - The Tico TimesPresident Chaves Downplays Costa Rica’s Security Crisis Amid Record Homicides  The Tico Times

Nio Announces Expansion to Singapore, Uzbekistan, and Costa Rica - eletric-vehicles.comNio Announces Expansion to Singapore, Uzbekistan, and Costa Rica  eletric-vehicles.com

Costa Rica signs historic validation agreement - epo.orgCosta Rica signs historic validation agreement  epo.org

Costa Rica Tourism Tarnished by Diseases, Economics, and Shellfish - Vax-Before-TravelCosta Rica Tourism Tarnished by Diseases, Economics, and Shellfish  Vax-Before-Travel

Cash assistance in Costa Rica and Panama: A tale of two towns with the same name and a common story of resilience, recovery and solidarity - IFRCCash assistance in Costa Rica and Panama: A tale of two towns with the same name and a common story of resilience, recovery and solidarity  IFRC

Stuck in Costa Rica, Deported Indians Called Terrorists, Told to Arrange for Their Own Return Tickets - The Wire IndiaStuck in Costa Rica, Deported Indians Called Terrorists, Told to Arrange for Their Own Return Tickets  The Wire India

Extremely rare bright orange shark with white eyes discovered in the Caribbean - The IndependentExtremely rare bright orange shark with white eyes discovered in the Caribbean  The Independent

Costa Rica Seeks New Air Routes Amid Decline in European Tourism - The Tico TimesCosta Rica Seeks New Air Routes Amid Decline in European Tourism  The Tico Times

‘Let’s leave the country’: A difficult loss led to a new life in Costa Rica - CNN‘Let’s leave the country’: A difficult loss led to a new life in Costa Rica  CNN

Costa Rica Drives Actions Against Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property with Support from UNESCO, UNODC and the National Museum - United Nations Office on Drugs and CrimeCosta Rica Drives Actions Against Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property with Support from UNESCO, UNODC and the National Museum  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

New York Red Bulls sign Costa Rican forward Andy Rojas - MLSsoccer.comNew York Red Bulls sign Costa Rican forward Andy Rojas  MLSsoccer.com

Enhancing Export Success: Costa Rica’s Commitment to Food Safety - IAEAEnhancing Export Success: Costa Rica’s Commitment to Food Safety  IAEA

Are MGK and Megan Fox Back Together? All About Their Costa Rica Vacation - FreeJobAlert.ComAre MGK and Megan Fox Back Together? All About Their Costa Rica Vacation  FreeJobAlert.Com

Costa Rican court orders government to free migrants who were deported by US - The GuardianCosta Rican court orders government to free migrants who were deported by US  The Guardian

Mexico Joins Brazil, Costa Rica, Bahamas, Jamaica, and More as UK Issues New Travel Alert Amid Escalating Travel Risks - Travel And Tour WorldMexico Joins Brazil, Costa Rica, Bahamas, Jamaica, and More as UK Issues New Travel Alert Amid Escalating Travel Risks  Travel And Tour World

A Closer Look at the Elusive Purple Gallinule in Costa Rica - The Tico TimesA Closer Look at the Elusive Purple Gallinule in Costa Rica  The Tico Times

Airing climate justice in Costa Rica on World Radio Day - UN NewsAiring climate justice in Costa Rica on World Radio Day  UN News

Egypt Joins Germany, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Italy, Costa Rica, Spain And More As Canada Issues Updated Travel Advisory Due To Security Concerns - Travel And Tour WorldEgypt Joins Germany, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Italy, Costa Rica, Spain And More As Canada Issues Updated Travel Advisory Due To Security Concerns  Travel And Tour World

Costa Rica says will accept Indians, Central Asians deported by US | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesCosta Rica says will accept Indians, Central Asians deported by US | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Stronger, Prepared, Resilient: Costa Rica Leads and Participates in Preparedness Exercises - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Stronger, Prepared, Resilient: Costa Rica Leads and Participates in Preparedness Exercises  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

The Most Clueless Gringo in Costa Rica: A Satirical Take on Expat Life - The Tico TimesThe Most Clueless Gringo in Costa Rica: A Satirical Take on Expat Life  The Tico Times

Costa Rica in the 90s From Mushrooms and Hammocks to a New Beginning - The Tico TimesCosta Rica in the 90s From Mushrooms and Hammocks to a New Beginning  The Tico Times

Spain Joins Costa Rica, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, And More As Canada Issues New Travel Advisory Over Growing Threats - Travel And Tour WorldSpain Joins Costa Rica, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, And More As Canada Issues New Travel Advisory Over Growing Threats  Travel And Tour World

At Its New Costa Rica Resort, Waldorf Astoria Aims for Luxury With a Local Soul—With Mixed Results - AFAR MediaAt Its New Costa Rica Resort, Waldorf Astoria Aims for Luxury With a Local Soul—With Mixed Results  AFAR Media

Mexico Joins US, Peru, Costa Rica, New Zealand, Portugal in Supporting Voluntourism to International Tourists, What You Need To Know - Travel And Tour WorldMexico Joins US, Peru, Costa Rica, New Zealand, Portugal in Supporting Voluntourism to International Tourists, What You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

Corcovado National Park: the biodiversity sanctuary home to one of the last primary forests in Costa Rica - Noticias AmbientalesCorcovado National Park: the biodiversity sanctuary home to one of the last primary forests in Costa Rica  Noticias Ambientales

Costa Rica President Stays in Office Amid Legal Pressures and Speculation - The Tico TimesCosta Rica President Stays in Office Amid Legal Pressures and Speculation  The Tico Times

Gold, jaguars and a rainforest in peril: Trekking Costa Rica's wildest trails - BBCGold, jaguars and a rainforest in peril: Trekking Costa Rica's wildest trails  BBC

Costa Rica’s refugee lifeline at breaking point amid funding crisis - UN NewsCosta Rica’s refugee lifeline at breaking point amid funding crisis  UN News

Costa Rica will receive deported migrants from US - VOA - Voice of America English NewsCosta Rica will receive deported migrants from US  VOA - Voice of America English News

Prominent Nicaraguan dissident shot dead in exile in Costa Rica - Al JazeeraProminent Nicaraguan dissident shot dead in exile in Costa Rica  Al Jazeera

Here’s how Costa Rica’s butterflies end up around the world - CNNHere’s how Costa Rica’s butterflies end up around the world  CNN

US: Asylum Seekers Expelled to Costa Rica Detail Abuses - Human Rights WatchUS: Asylum Seekers Expelled to Costa Rica Detail Abuses  Human Rights Watch

Public energy and the popular struggle for democracy in Costa Rica - Transnational InstitutePublic energy and the popular struggle for democracy in Costa Rica  Transnational Institute

Costa Rica’s quiet rise as Latin America’s high-tech hub - Euronews.comCosta Rica’s quiet rise as Latin America’s high-tech hub  Euronews.com

They met in Costa Rica. Their love story gave Gainesville a taste of Peru. - The Independent Florida AlligatorThey met in Costa Rica. Their love story gave Gainesville a taste of Peru.  The Independent Florida Alligator

U.S. tariff hike puts Costa Rican pineapple industry on high alert - FreshFruitPortal.comU.S. tariff hike puts Costa Rican pineapple industry on high alert  FreshFruitPortal.com

Costa Rica Faces Criticism Over Press and Labor Rights - The Tico TimesCosta Rica Faces Criticism Over Press and Labor Rights  The Tico Times

Air Canada Resumes Flights to Costa Rica After Strike Ends - The Tico TimesAir Canada Resumes Flights to Costa Rica After Strike Ends  The Tico Times

End of Air Canada Strike Brings Relief for Costa Rica-Bound Passengers - The Tico TimesEnd of Air Canada Strike Brings Relief for Costa Rica-Bound Passengers  The Tico Times

Treasury sanctions accused Costa Rican drug traffickers - The Center SquareTreasury sanctions accused Costa Rican drug traffickers  The Center Square

Ten Best Destinations for Working Remotely in 2025: Portugal, Spain, Costa Rica, Australia, and More - Travel And Tour WorldTen Best Destinations for Working Remotely in 2025: Portugal, Spain, Costa Rica, Australia, and More  Travel And Tour World

Costa Rica paves the way towards healthier and more sustainable food - Welcome to the United NationsCosta Rica paves the way towards healthier and more sustainable food  Welcome to the United Nations

Costa Rica Is Saving Forest Ecosystems by Listening to Them - WIREDCosta Rica Is Saving Forest Ecosystems by Listening to Them  WIRED

What Costa Rica’s rise in crime means for tourists seeking ‘pura vida’ - CNNWhat Costa Rica’s rise in crime means for tourists seeking ‘pura vida’  CNN

Critic of Nicaraguan president Daniel Ortega shot dead in Costa Rica - The GuardianCritic of Nicaraguan president Daniel Ortega shot dead in Costa Rica  The Guardian

A Costa Rica Expat and the Devil on His Shoulder - The Tico TimesA Costa Rica Expat and the Devil on His Shoulder  The Tico Times

Japan-Costa Rica Foreign Ministers’ Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Costa Rica Foreign Ministers’ Meeting  mofa.go.jp

Costa Rica President - The Herald JournalCosta Rica President  The Herald Journal

Lessons from Costa Rica’s Economic Transformation - Wilson CenterLessons from Costa Rica’s Economic Transformation  Wilson Center

Costa Rica's Tourism Challenges Continue in 2025 - Vax-Before-TravelCosta Rica's Tourism Challenges Continue in 2025  Vax-Before-Travel

Costa Rica’s Celso Gamboa Acquitted Amid U.S. Extradition - The Tico TimesCosta Rica’s Celso Gamboa Acquitted Amid U.S. Extradition  The Tico Times

Costa Rica: Enhancing transparency and evidence-based social dialogue in wage policy - International Labour OrganizationCosta Rica: Enhancing transparency and evidence-based social dialogue in wage policy  International Labour Organization

Reward Offer of Up to $500,000 for Information Leading to Arrest and/or Conviction of Most Wanted Fugitive in Costa Rica - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Reward Offer of Up to $500,000 for Information Leading to Arrest and/or Conviction of Most Wanted Fugitive in Costa Rica  U.S. Department of State (.gov)