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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A first-time guide to Nosara, Costa Rica - Lonely PlanetA first-time guide to Nosara, Costa Rica  Lonely Planet

I quit my job to live in Costa Rica—here’s what travel influencers won’t admit about paradise - DMNewsI quit my job to live in Costa Rica—here’s what travel influencers won’t admit about paradise  DMNews

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

Red Alert issued following eruption at Poás volcano, Costa Rica - The Watchers - Watching the world evolve and transformRed Alert issued following eruption at Poás volcano, Costa Rica  The Watchers - Watching the world evolve and transform

Reunion Costa Rica Expands Plant Medicine Retreats to Meet Growing Global Demand and Welcome More Guests Seeking a Deeper Sense of Meaning and Connection - PRWebReunion Costa Rica Expands Plant Medicine Retreats to Meet Growing Global Demand and Welcome More Guests Seeking a Deeper Sense of Meaning and Connection  PRWeb

Poás volcano eruption blankets Costa Rica in ash - WionPoás volcano eruption blankets Costa Rica in ash  Wion

Costa Rica Tells Trump Deportees They Can Stay and Integrate, or Leave - The New York TimesCosta Rica Tells Trump Deportees They Can Stay and Integrate, or Leave  The New York Times

How US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Uruguay, Peru, Australia, New Zealand Supercharging Cruise Tourism with Bold New Itineraries Despite Trump Tariff Trade War, New Update For You - Travel And Tour WorldHow US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Uruguay, Peru, Australia, New Zealand Supercharging Cruise Tourism with Bold New Itineraries Despite Trump Tariff Trade War, New Update For You  Travel And Tour World

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

Cirtec Doubles Down on Costa Rica - PlasticsTodayCirtec Doubles Down on Costa Rica  PlasticsToday

Gisele Bündchen and Ivanka Trump look like bikini besties in Costa Rica - HOLAGisele Bündchen and Ivanka Trump look like bikini besties in Costa Rica  HOLA

Adjusting to Expat Life in Costa Rica and Its Two Gentle Seasons : - The Tico TimesAdjusting to Expat Life in Costa Rica and Its Two Gentle Seasons :  The Tico Times

Costa Rica Bolsters Yellow Fever Defenses Amid Regional Surge - The Tico TimesCosta Rica Bolsters Yellow Fever Defenses Amid Regional Surge  The Tico Times

Costa Rica Faces Uncertainty as U.S. – China Tariff War Escalates - The Tico TimesCosta Rica Faces Uncertainty as U.S. – China Tariff War Escalates  The Tico Times

VIDEO: Poás Volcano Erupts with 3.5 km Ash Plume, OVSICORI Reports - The Tico TimesVIDEO: Poás Volcano Erupts with 3.5 km Ash Plume, OVSICORI Reports  The Tico Times

Costa Rica will give migrants deported from the US permits to stay in the country for 3 months - AP NewsCosta Rica will give migrants deported from the US permits to stay in the country for 3 months  AP News

Costa Rica Among Latin America’s Worst Hit by Plastic Bottle Pollution - The Tico TimesCosta Rica Among Latin America’s Worst Hit by Plastic Bottle Pollution  The Tico Times

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Costa Rica to Host ABC’s Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 - The Tico TimesCosta Rica to Host ABC’s Bachelor in Paradise Season 10  The Tico Times

Ivanka Trump makes waves in an eye-catching bikini during her Costa Rica getaway - HOLAIvanka Trump makes waves in an eye-catching bikini during her Costa Rica getaway  HOLA

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

Costa Rica Tightens Prison Rules, Adopts El Salvador’s Bukele Model - The Tico TimesCosta Rica Tightens Prison Rules, Adopts El Salvador’s Bukele Model  The Tico Times

When Paradise Fades: The Turbulent State of Tourism in Costa Rica - The Tico TimesWhen Paradise Fades: The Turbulent State of Tourism in Costa Rica  The Tico Times

Safety Alert: Red Alert Declared at Poás Volcano - U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica (.gov)Safety Alert: Red Alert Declared at Poás Volcano  U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica (.gov)

Theft in Costa Rica: A Local Expat’s Personal Experience - The Tico TimesTheft in Costa Rica: A Local Expat’s Personal Experience  The Tico Times

Ivanka Wishes Us ‘Peace’ While Flaunting Costa Rica Trip - New York MagazineIvanka Wishes Us ‘Peace’ While Flaunting Costa Rica Trip  New York Magazine

Cirtec Medical expands in Costa Rica - Medical Design & OutsourcingCirtec Medical expands in Costa Rica  Medical Design & Outsourcing

Rainy skies and rubber boots: Reporting from the rainforest of Costa Rica - University of Nevada, RenoRainy skies and rubber boots: Reporting from the rainforest of Costa Rica  University of Nevada, Reno

‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Heads to Costa Rica for Season 10 With Contestants From ‘Golden’ Franchise — and Hannah Brown - Variety‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Heads to Costa Rica for Season 10 With Contestants From ‘Golden’ Franchise — and Hannah Brown  Variety

'Bachelor In Paradise' Moves To Costa Rica With Hannah Brown - Deadline'Bachelor In Paradise' Moves To Costa Rica With Hannah Brown  Deadline

Costa Rica moves toward 5G deployment - BNamericasCosta Rica moves toward 5G deployment  BNamericas

Costa Rica Visitors Confront Perpetual Tourism Rules and Infected Mosquitoes - Vax-Before-TravelCosta Rica Visitors Confront Perpetual Tourism Rules and Infected Mosquitoes  Vax-Before-Travel

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

VIDEO: How a Bird on my Porch in Costa Rica Relates to Wildlife and a Hole in a Tree - The Tico TimesVIDEO: How a Bird on my Porch in Costa Rica Relates to Wildlife and a Hole in a Tree  The Tico Times

Costa Rica grants special status to 85 migrants deported from the US - TradingViewCosta Rica grants special status to 85 migrants deported from the US  TradingView

Poás Volcano Eruptions Deliver Economic Blow to Costa Rican Tourism - The Tico TimesPoás Volcano Eruptions Deliver Economic Blow to Costa Rican Tourism  The Tico Times

Why I Left Corporate America for a Jungle Eco-Lodge in Costa Rica - The Tico TimesWhy I Left Corporate America for a Jungle Eco-Lodge in Costa Rica  The Tico Times

Costa Rica Declares Red Alert for Poás Volcano Amid Increased Eruptions - The Tico TimesCosta Rica Declares Red Alert for Poás Volcano Amid Increased Eruptions  The Tico Times

2024 News items - Costa Rica formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies - World Trade Organization2024 News items - Costa Rica formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies  World Trade Organization

Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique Debuts, Bringing Oceanfront Luxury to the Destination - Business WireWaldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique Debuts, Bringing Oceanfront Luxury to the Destination  Business Wire

Victor Wembanyama plays pickup soccer with locals in Costa Rica - ESPNVictor Wembanyama plays pickup soccer with locals in Costa Rica  ESPN

Costa Rica faces export challenges during US-China trade conflict - FreshPlazaCosta Rica faces export challenges during US-China trade conflict  FreshPlaza

Costa Rica Faces Tourism Slump Despite High Season - The Tico TimesCosta Rica Faces Tourism Slump Despite High Season  The Tico Times

Costa Rica Pulls Out of UN 2030 Agenda, Shocks Environmentalists - The Tico TimesCosta Rica Pulls Out of UN 2030 Agenda, Shocks Environmentalists  The Tico Times

Crouch-approved: NBA giant goes viral playing football in Costa Rica - Tribuna.comCrouch-approved: NBA giant goes viral playing football in Costa Rica  Tribuna.com

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

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Cirtec Medical Expands Costa Rica Operations - Medical Product OutsourcingCirtec Medical Expands Costa Rica Operations  Medical Product Outsourcing

Punta Cacique Heralds a New Chapter in Luxury with the Opening of the Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique Resort and Residences - Business WirePunta Cacique Heralds a New Chapter in Luxury with the Opening of the Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique Resort and Residences  Business Wire

Happy Earth Day 2025: Celebrating Costa Rica’s Natural Wonders in Photos - The Tico TimesHappy Earth Day 2025: Celebrating Costa Rica’s Natural Wonders in Photos  The Tico Times

Poas Volcano eruption blankets Costa Rica in ash - Yahoo News CanadaPoas Volcano eruption blankets Costa Rica in ash  Yahoo News Canada

Costa Rica to receive illegal Indians from United States - The Economic TimesCosta Rica to receive illegal Indians from United States  The Economic Times

Costa Rica Violated Rights of 81 Migrant Children Deported by U.S., Lawsuit Says - The New York TimesCosta Rica Violated Rights of 81 Migrant Children Deported by U.S., Lawsuit Says  The New York Times

WATCH: San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor 'Wemby' Wembanyama surprises Costa Rican locals with his soccer skills in a pickup match - Goal.comWATCH: San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor 'Wemby' Wembanyama surprises Costa Rican locals with his soccer skills in a pickup match  Goal.com

Costa Rica to accept deported Indians, Central Asians in new repatriation agreement with US - Times of IndiaCosta Rica to accept deported Indians, Central Asians in new repatriation agreement with US  Times of India

Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique Debuts, Bringing Oceanfront Luxury to the Destination - Hospitality NetWaldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique Debuts, Bringing Oceanfront Luxury to the Destination  Hospitality Net

Japan to Cooperate over Costa Rica's CPTPP Membership Bid - nippon.comJapan to Cooperate over Costa Rica's CPTPP Membership Bid  nippon.com

Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique Sets New Standards For Elegance And Sustainability In Guanacaste - Travel And Tour WorldWaldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique Sets New Standards For Elegance And Sustainability In Guanacaste  Travel And Tour World

Costa Rica agrees to be transit hub for Indian immigrants deported from US - India TodayCosta Rica agrees to be transit hub for Indian immigrants deported from US  India Today

In Costa Rica, Field Research Deepens Insights into Tropical Rainforests - Tufts NowIn Costa Rica, Field Research Deepens Insights into Tropical Rainforests  Tufts Now

Gisele Bündchen, Ivanka Trump & Karlie Kloss Meet Up on Costa Rica Beach - TMZGisele Bündchen, Ivanka Trump & Karlie Kloss Meet Up on Costa Rica Beach  TMZ

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

Stuck in Costa Rica, Deported Indians Called 'Terrorists', Told to Arrange for Their Own Return Tickets - thewire.inStuck in Costa Rica, Deported Indians Called 'Terrorists', Told to Arrange for Their Own Return Tickets  thewire.in

Legal group sues Costa Rica alleging the rights of 81 children deported by Trump were violated - AP NewsLegal group sues Costa Rica alleging the rights of 81 children deported by Trump were violated  AP News

Costa Rica Grants Humanitarian Status to U.S. Deported Migrants - The Tico TimesCosta Rica Grants Humanitarian Status to U.S. Deported Migrants  The Tico Times

Costa Rica hosts GEF Knowledge Exchange with five African countries - Home | GEFCosta Rica hosts GEF Knowledge Exchange with five African countries  Home | GEF

Costa Rica to receive Indian migrants deported from US under new agreement - The New Indian ExpressCosta Rica to receive Indian migrants deported from US under new agreement  The New Indian Express

Costa Rica agrees to take in Indian migrants deported by US - The Economic TimesCosta Rica agrees to take in Indian migrants deported by US  The Economic Times

How is Costa Rica leading the world in ecotourism? - Times of IndiaHow is Costa Rica leading the world in ecotourism?  Times of India

Costa Rica's Chikungunya, Dengue, Zika Cases Curtailed - Vax-Before-TravelCosta Rica's Chikungunya, Dengue, Zika Cases Curtailed  Vax-Before-Travel

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 Rican Bank Faces Money Laundering Probe Over $100M Transactions - The Tico TimesCosta Rican Bank Faces Money Laundering Probe Over $100M Transactions  The Tico Times

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

Waldorf Astoria resort opens in Costa Rica - Travel WeeklyWaldorf Astoria resort opens in Costa Rica  Travel Weekly

Costa Rica’s Workforce: Reskilling and Upskilling as Strategic Necessities - The Tico TimesCosta Rica’s Workforce: Reskilling and Upskilling as Strategic Necessities  The Tico Times

Costa Rican former President Oscar Arias says US revoked his visa - ReutersCosta Rican former President Oscar Arias says US revoked his visa  Reuters

Poas Volcano Erupts in Central Costa Rica - Yahoo News UKPoas Volcano Erupts in Central Costa Rica  Yahoo News UK

Costa Rica Poás Volcano Violently Erupts Spewing Column of Ash over 6,500 Feet into Air, Blanketing Communities - TheTravelCosta Rica Poás Volcano Violently Erupts Spewing Column of Ash over 6,500 Feet into Air, Blanketing Communities  TheTravel

Former Costa Rican president says visa may have been revoked over criticism of Trump - NPRFormer Costa Rican president says visa may have been revoked over criticism of Trump  NPR

Ivanka Trump hits the waves in black bikini during sun-soaked family getaway in tropical Costa Rica - Page SixIvanka Trump hits the waves in black bikini during sun-soaked family getaway in tropical Costa Rica  Page Six

Japan, Costa Rica to Establish Policy Consultation Framework; Foreign Ministers’ Meeting to Be Held in Tokyo - The Japan NewsJapan, Costa Rica to Establish Policy Consultation Framework; Foreign Ministers’ Meeting to Be Held in Tokyo  The Japan News

Costa Rica grants special status to 85 migrants deported from the U.S. - NBC NewsCosta Rica grants special status to 85 migrants deported from the U.S.  NBC News

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

'Bachelor in Paradise' moves to Costa Rica, adds Hannah Brown in season 10 - Entertainment Weekly'Bachelor in Paradise' moves to Costa Rica, adds Hannah Brown in season 10  Entertainment Weekly

The Thrilling and Dangerous Reality of Motorcycles in Costa Rica - The Tico TimesThe Thrilling and Dangerous Reality of Motorcycles in Costa Rica  The Tico Times

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

Poás Volcano Eruption Blankets Costa Rica’s Central Valley in Ash - The Tico TimesPoás Volcano Eruption Blankets Costa Rica’s Central Valley in Ash  The Tico Times

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AVNA Opens New Mfg Plant in Costa Rica’s Evolution Free Zone - Medical Product OutsourcingAVNA Opens New Mfg Plant in Costa Rica’s Evolution Free Zone  Medical Product Outsourcing

Costa Rica Currency Update: Tourism Dip Drives Dollar Surge - The Tico TimesCosta Rica Currency Update: Tourism Dip Drives Dollar Surge  The Tico Times

Costa Rica’s First Underwater Camera Trap Reveals Hidden Wildlife - The Tico TimesCosta Rica’s First Underwater Camera Trap Reveals Hidden Wildlife  The Tico Times

Costa Rica will give migrants deported from the US permits to stay in the country for 3 months - The IndependentCosta Rica will give migrants deported from the US permits to stay in the country for 3 months  The Independent

Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique Debuts, Bringing Oceanfront Luxury to the Destination - Stories From HiltonWaldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique Debuts, Bringing Oceanfront Luxury to the Destination  Stories From Hilton

Safety Alert: Update on Red Alert for the Poás Volcano, April 24, 2025 - U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica (.gov)Safety Alert: Update on Red Alert for the Poás Volcano, April 24, 2025  U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica (.gov)

Costa Rica’s Most Expensive Home Is This $30 Million Mansion Overlooking the Gulf of Papagayo - Robb ReportCosta Rica’s Most Expensive Home Is This $30 Million Mansion Overlooking the Gulf of Papagayo  Robb Report