Q COSTA RICA — On Friday, October 2, Costa Rica condemned what it described as an “authoritarian drift” in Nicaragua and called for the creation of conditions for holding free, pluralistic elections with international observation during...

Q COSTA RICA — Juan Santamaría International Airport, known as the San José airport (SJO), has introduced new informational resources aimed at U.S. tourists to enhance the safety of those visiting Costa Rica. This initiative was developed in coor...

Q COSTA RICA — You may not have felt it yet, but you will. Fuel prices rose on Saturday, led by a sharp ¢97-per-liter increase for diesel. Super gasoline climbed ¢38 per liter, while regular rose ¢12. The price at the pumps today puts diesel at ...

Q COSTA RICA — Fuel prices in Costa Rica do not increase on a fixed seasonal schedule; instead, they fluctuate monthly based on global oil markets and a strict national regulatory process. The timing of a price change—whether it is an increase or...

Q COSTA RICA — How many McDonald’s are there in Costa Rica? Soon to be 81, located in Puntarenas, announced Arcos Dorados, the franchisee operating McDonald’s in 21 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. This new opening reaffirm...