Q Costa Rica

Q COSTARICA — Although Costa Rica is one of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) member countries with the longest working hours, it is the third-lowest productive country in this group of nations, according to reports from the organization. What is the reason for the country’s low productivity? […]

Q COSTA RICA – Nicaraguans, Colombians, and Salvadorans top the list of naturalized citizens with the greatest presence on the 2026 electoral roll. In total, 94,533 naturalized voters will be able to exercise their right to vote on February 1st, 2026 (and the second round vote if required) when the […]

Q COSTARICA — It is undeniable. The Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM) is facing a significant issue with its urban mobility. The roads are congested with excessive numbers of cars, and there are limited options for mass public transportation. The Rutas 1, 2, and 27, the three major arteries in and […]

RICO’s Q — Let’s face it, traffic congestion in the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM) won’t disappear overnight. These are 5 recommendations from experts to stay calm on the road: Accept the reality: Costa Rica’s reality dictates that you will regularly encounter traffic congestion at any time of the day and […]

QCOSTARICA — Toronto-based Porter Airlines has been authorized by the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) to operate scheduled international flights to Costa Rica. The approval also adds Jamaica and the United Kingdom to the airline’s destinations. Removing a restriction that limited Porter to operating only through codeshares on these routes, the […]

QCOSTARICA — Legislator Pilar Cisneros announced her retirement from politics once her term in the Legislative Assembly ends in 2026. Cisneros expressed her retirement from politics during an interview on the Punto de Encuentro program on Radio Monumental, where she stated that she has no plans to continue in public […]

QCOSTARICA — Starting today, Friday, June 13, the first adjustments to the tax exemptions applied to electric vehicles in Costa Rica will take effect. The changes will directly affect customs duties and the selective consumption tax, which will go from being completely exempt to paying 25% of their original value. […]

QCOSTARICA — While representing Costa Rica at the Ocean Summit in France, President Rodrigo Chaves’ English proficiency is being openly criticized. One of the critics is independent legislator Gloria Navas, who did not hesitate to join the criticism on social media, openly questioning the president’s pronunciation and proficiency during his […]

QCOSTARICA — The Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) – Judicial Police, reported that on Wednesday, June 11, Costa Rica matched the same number of homicides recorded during the same period in 2024. Thus, between January 1 and June 11, both last year and this year, there have been 394 murders. […]

QCOSTARICA — According to the Encuesta Nacional de Hogares (ENAHO) – National Household Survey, it was determined that 62.2% of Costa Rican households would have at least one dog or cat as a pet, meaning that approximately 1.7 million dogs and 956,185 cats live in our country. Additionally, it was […]