Costa Rica Leads AI Adoption in Small Businesses Across Latin America

Costa Rica is standing out as a regional leader in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). About 50% of Costa Rican SMEs now use AI tools in their daily operations, according to Trycore, a hyper- …

Viva Aerobus Connects Monterrey to San José, Costa Rica with New Route

Mexican airline Viva Aerobus is launching a new international route linking Monterrey, Nuevo León, with San José, Costa Rica, starting October 30, 2025. This direct flight offers travelers a convenient and affordable way to hop between these two dynamic …

Costa Rica’s Punta Leona Resort at Center of Beach Access Controversy

Punta Leona Beach Club & Nature Resort and the mayor of Garabito, Francisco González, are locked in a dispute over public access to Playa Blanca and Playa Mantas, as well as the legality of several constructions on the site. The mayor released a video …

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Monteverde Morning, Costa Rica – Photo of the Day

Monteverde Morning, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. By: Mort Williams (Costa Rica). Camera: iPhone 12 mini HAVANA TIMES – Some photos make us laugh, feel emotions, remember a trip, or a special moment with friends. Others show that the person who took them has …

Costa Rica’s Wildlife and the Camera Trap Method That Won Me Over

To change your mind on previously strongly held convictions can be viewed in two different lights. You’re either an open-minded individual that allows new information to influence their beliefs or you’re a flip-flopper of the first degree whose opinions …

U.S. Submarine Axial Seamount Volcano And Costa Rica: A Seismic Dialogue With Esteban Chávez

Have you heard or read about the Axial Seamount? The Axial is an underwater volcano located approximately 480 kilometers (300 miles) off the coast of Oregon, United States, making it the most active underwater volcano in the northeastern Pacific Ocean. …

Costa Rica Hotels Struggle with Mid-Year Booking Slowdown

Costa Rica’s tourism ss facing a slowdown as the mid-year school vacation period approaches. Running from July 5 to 20, the break typically draws strong domestic travel activity, but hotel bookings for 2025 are falling short of expectations. According to a …

‘Pura Vida’ Tested: Costa Rica’s President Chaves to Face Corruption Trial

On July 1, 2025, Costa Rica’s Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court (Sala IV) formally requested that the Legislative Assembly strip President Rodrigo Chaves Robles of his immunity, clearing the path for a criminal trial on corruption charges. This …

Currency Shake-Up in Paradise: Costa Rica Unveils Sleek New ₡500 Coin and Retires Its Golden Ancestor

A Metallic Makeover You Can’t Ignore As of July 1, 2025, Costa Rica’s familiar gold-hued ₡500 coin has officially exited circulation, rendering those shiny pocket treasures obsolete for everyday transactions. Whether you’re paying for fresh gallo pinto in …