news in costa rica

Lottery lovers in Costa Rica experienced a jolt recently, not from winning but due to an abrupt increase in the price of lottery tickets.

Named Bolitoglossa bolanosi, or the Bolaños’ web-footed salamander, this new species stands out as the fourth unique type of salamander.

As Costa Rica welcomes 2024, the skies above are set to put on a cosmic show – the Quadrantid meteor shower.

2023 marked a staggering escalation in migration trends, with a record 520,085 undocumented migrants, including about 120,000 minors, braving the perilous Darién jungle

President Carlos Alvarado Quesada noted that over one million migrants, comprising 20% of the nation’s population, call Costa Rica home.

This botanical marvel, native to Costa Rica and parts of Central and South America, has become a symbol of affection.

This shift, they believe, is key to unlocking the fullest potential of students across both public and private sectors.

An exhibition titled “Encuentro” is resurrecting a world where giant sloths, llamas, and other colossal creatures roamed about 6 million years ago.