Costa Rica US Dollar Hits Record Low at 447.77 Colones
The US dollar closed at 447.77 colones in Costa Rica on Friday, a record low since 2007 and a third...
September 12, 2026Section
Costa Rica News in English
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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Costa Rica Boy Dies Waiting for Ambulance Flight; President Gives Agencies Three Days
Costa Rica's president gave three agencies three days to explain why a 7-year-old Limón boy died waiting for an ambulance...
September 11, 2026
Costa Rica Illicit Trade Hits US$3.6 Billion, Crime’s Top Funding Source
Illicit trade in Costa Rica reached 1.6 trillion colones, about US$3.6 billion, and is organised crime's main funding source, the...
September 11, 2026
Expats Retire in Costa Rica as Pensionado and Rentista Residency Rules Hold at $1,000 to $2,500
Retire in Costa Rica with a $1,000 monthly pension or $2,500 rentista income. Here is how the Caja, taxes, and...
September 10, 2026
Nicaragua Costa Rica Protest Note Turns on Children in an Exiles’ Video
Managua sent Costa Rica a formal protest over a video in which exiled Nicaraguans, including children, called for military intervention.
September 9, 2026
Costa Rica Property Guide for Foreigners
Costa Rica property rules for foreigners: ownership rights, maritime zone concessions, transfer tax, notary fees and the luxury home tax.
September 9, 2026
Martin Garrix in San José, Costa Rica: Parque Viva on November 27, 2026 — Americas Tour
Martin Garrix plays San José, Costa Rica on November 27, 2026 at Parque Viva — the Dutch superstar's 'Americas Tour'...
September 9, 2026
Cost of Living in San José, Costa Rica for Expats
Learn about the cost of living in San José, Costa Rica: rents, utilities, groceries, transport, taxes, and budgets for singles,...
September 9, 2026
Open Bank Account Costa Rica Foreigner 2026 — DIMEX, Documents, SINPE and Fees
How to open bank account Costa Rica foreigner rules work in 2026: the DIMEX gate, state and private banks, documents,...
September 8, 2026