Why Cooking Gas Cylinders Are So Common in Central America
LPG cooking gas powers millions of homes across Central America. Learn where it comes from, how it differs from natural gas, and why cylinders remain the standard.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Switzerland of Central America
73
The number of years since army was abolished in Costa Rica.
2,925,128
The number of foreign visitors who visited Costa Rica pre-pandemic.
27.44
The percentage of protected land in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica Stories, Information, and Opinion
FAD Fishing in Central America: Why Costa Rica Banned It for Sport Charters
FAD fishing in Costa Rica is no longer legal for sportfishing charters following a major 2026 ruling. Learn what changed and how other Central American countries compare.
Who is Laura Fernández? Meet Costa Rica’s Brand New President
Laura Fernández was sworn in as Costa Rica’s new president today. Here’s who she is, how she rose to power, and why foreigners in Costa Rica should pay attention.
Are Beaches in Costa Rica Private? What Investors and Travelers Need to Know
Discover why all beaches in Costa Rica are public, what to expect as a visitor, and why some still feel exclusive.
Comparing the 2025 Costa Rica Homicide Rates With the Rest of Central America (and the Wider World)
Looking at the 2025 Costa Rica homicide rate compared to its neighbors.
How to Celebrate Easter in Costa Rica
All about Easter in Costa Rica: Semana Santa myths, seafood feasts, and why San José shines when the beaches pack out.
Costa Rica President-Elect Laura Fernández on the Dollar-to-Colón Exchange Rate: “Our Economy Has Changed”
Costa Rica’s incoming president frames the exchange rate as structural and rules out executive intervention.
A Serious Photographer’s Guide to Costa Rica
A regional guide to Costa Rica photography, highlighting the best zones for wildlife, landscapes, cloud forest, volcanoes, and sunset surf work.
Southwest Airlines to Launch First-Ever Nonstop Flights Between Las Vegas and Costa Rica
Southwest confirms daily nonstop flights between Las Vegas and Costa Rica, marking the first direct air link between Nevada and San José.
First-Round Victory for Laura Fernández in the 2026 Costa Rica Election
With turnout rebounding and a clear result, Costa Rica’s election was decided in one round. Learn how Laura Fernández won and why it mattered.