My first trip to Costa Rica was dreamy, but I made mistakes. There were several problems, like power outages and dehydration, I wish I'd prepared for.

Costa Rica generates nearly all its electricity from renewables. To boot, it’s the reliable 24/7 type that factories that run without breaks need—not intermittent wind and solar. Roughly 72 percent of Costa Rica’s electricity comes from hydroelectric dams. Another 15 percent is generated from geothermal heat.

As one of the top destinations for couples, Costa Rica takes love and romance to another level. You and your significant other will be spoiled for choice. Costa Rica offers relaxation, adventure, intimate dining experiences,

Monitoring the noises within ecosystems reveals their health—allowing researchers to monitor changes in biodiversity, detect threats, and measure the effectiveness of conservation strategies.

The flight from San Diego landed in San José, the Costa Rican capital, on Thursday evening. The group of migrants on board included dozens of children, officials said.

Migrants deported from the U.S. could be held in Costa Rica for up to six weeks before being sent to their home countries, Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves said on Wednesday.

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Mr. Ding Ding, held the 2025 Article IV consultation with the Costa Rican authorities during February 18-28.

State-owned Banco Nacional (BN), the largest commercial bank in Costa Rica and one of the biggest in Central America with over $7 billion in assets, is launching a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund through its investment management arm, BN Fondos, according to local reports.