Costa Rica Healthcare: Caja Cover Is Compulsory, Specialist Wait Hits 565 Days
Costa Rica healthcare is compulsory once you hold residency. The state Caja bills a share of an assessed income, and...
September 23, 2026Section
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The Rio Times covers Costa Rica daily in English — politics, tourism, real estate and the pura vida economy. Today’s Costa Rica news in English, updated every day, plus our guides on residency, cost of living and moving.
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Internet in Costa Rica: Fibre Reaches 45% of Homes, Power Cuts Decide Remote Work
Internet in Costa Rica reaches 71% of households and fibre 45%, at about US$40 a month. Measured speeds, SIM rules,...
September 23, 2026
Driving in Costa Rica: Home Licence Valid for Whole Stamped Stay, Swap Costs US$11
Driving in Costa Rica in 2026: your home licence lasts as long as your stamped stay, converting it costs about...
September 23, 2026
International Schools in Costa Rica: A Guide for Expat Families
What international schools in Costa Rica charge for 2026 and 2027, how the school calendars differ, and the apostilles you...
September 23, 2026
Where to Live in Costa Rica: Six Regions Compared on Rent, Internet and Hospitals
Where to live in Costa Rica, region by region: the only published rent figures, internet coverage from 97.4% to the...
September 23, 2026
Costa Rica Digital Nomad Visa: Rules, Income and How to Apply for Expats
The Costa Rica digital nomad visa runs one year and extends once, with no local income tax on foreign earnings....
September 23, 2026
Costa Rica Ranks 20th of 192 Countries for Relocation, Fifth for Retirees
The Costa Rica relocation ranking puts the country 20th of 192 on 68.7 points, fifth worldwide for retirees, and 60th...
September 23, 2026
Costa Rica Stages Carmina Burana as Ballet With Two University Choirs
Carmina Burana Costa Rica: a ballet version with choirs and live orchestra plays the Teatro Melico Salazar on 17-18 October,...
September 22, 2026
Costa Rica Ecotourism Explained: Parks, Forest Payments and 2.9 Million Visitors
How Costa Rica ecotourism works: 2.9 million visitors, parks on a quarter of the land, forest payments of about US$46...
September 21, 2026