Q COSTARICA — Unlike other countries, in Costa Rica, there is no legally mandated age limit for ceasing to drive, so the decision rests with the driver and their family. It is important to emphasize that seniors or their family members who notice a...

Q COSTARICA — Protecting their own? Once again, the entire Partido Nueva Republica  (PNR) caucus, the Chavista legislators from the Partido Progreso Social (PPSO), several legislators from the PUSC coalition, and some independents failed to appear...

Q COSTARICA — The Rincón de la Vieja volcano, located in Guanacaste region of Costa Rica, registered a moderate eruption early yesterday morning, classified as the most energetic so far in 2026. The event occurred at 3:03 a.m., Monday, April 27, a...

Q COSTARICA — The appreciation of the colón has resulted from an abundance of U.S. dollars, associated with foreign companies’ influx of foreign currency and a monetary policy that is more restrictive than necessary, according to Rodrigo Cub...

Q COSTARICA — The government of Costa Rica confirmed its invitation to the Nicaraguan regime, Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, to attend the presidential inauguration ceremony on May 8, where Laura Fernández will assume the presidency. The event...

RICO’s Q — Typically, I have slept through most earthquakes. But not last night, when a 5.3 magnitude earthquake shook most of Costa Rica. The earthquake occurred on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 9:49 PM (local time), in central Costa Rica. The ...

Q COSTARICA — As part of the national celebration of the Día de Trabajo or Día Internacional de los Trabajadores(Labor Day), the Policía de Transito (Traffic Police)announced the suspension of vehicle restrictions in San José for Friday, May 1....

Q COSTARICA — Costa Rican filmmaker Frayser Navarrette is moving forward with his new film, “Chicas Malas” (Bad Girls), which will be filmed in Costa Rica. The project enters a new phase of production just a month after wrapping up film...

Q COSTARICA — In less than two weeks, president-elect Laura Fernández will be sworn in as the 50th president in Costa Rican history. The transfer of power will take place at the National Stadium starting at 11:00 a.m., and passes are free to all w...

Q COSTARICA — Cannabis use in Costa Rica increased by 2.2% over seven years, although recreational use remains officially prohibited. While medical cannabis in Costa Rica was legalized in 2022, recreational consumption, such as purchasing it on the...