Qcostarica News Updates

Q COSTARICA — San José is set to host a major protest called “No Tyrants” on Saturday, October 18. Known internationally as the “No Dictators” or “No Tyrants”, the protests are a series of the “No Kings” demonstrations, largely in the United States, against what the organizers describe as authoritarian… Read more »

Q COSTARICA — The U.S. Embassy in San José, Costa Rica, issued a serious warning for anyone thinking about crossing into the United States illegally.They’ve rolled out a new $5,000 detention fee for “inadmissible aliens,” and it’s already in effect. If you’re 14 or older and caught crossing the border… Read more »

RICO’s Q — Streaming soon on your favorite app is Costa Rica’s own mystery thriller, “Espionaje en la Casa Prestada” (Spying in the Borrowed House).   This story revolves around presidential candidate Laura Fernández, who revealed on Tuesday that a “hidden microphone” had been found in her private office. During… Read more »

Q COSTARICA — Have you had your vehicle impounded or license plates seized? Getting them back doesn’t have to be “un calvario” (hassle). With the right info and a bit of patience, you can navigate the process smoothly and get back on the road faster than you might expect. The… Read more »

Q COSTARICA — The United States will have two months to transfer to its territory Celso Manuel Gamboa Sánchez, Edwin Danney López Vega, alias Pecho de Rata, and Jonathan Guillermo Álvarez Alfaro, alias Gato or Profe, the first three Costa Ricans approved for extradition to that country. The extradition granted… Read more »

Q COSTARICA — “Horror de los horrores!” was the reaction of Giselle Goyenaga, former Minister of Sports, on the renaming of the National Stadium in La Sabana, from Estadio Nacional to INS Estadio. The motive behind the change of name of Costa Rica’s main sports and cultural venue is a… Read more »

Q COSTARICA — With the pressure on, Costa Rica’s national team, La Sele, showed real grit. On a thrilling night at the National Stadium in La Sabana, the Ticos defeated Nicaragua 4-1, keeping their 2026 World Cup hopes alive. From the first whistle, the energy was through the roof. Over… Read more »

Q COSTARICA — With the new approved rates by Aresep, drivers will have to pay up to ¢630 more per tank, depending on the type of gasoline. The new fuel prices went into effect nationwide this Tuesday morning, October 14, following their publication in the newspaper La Gaceta. The Autoridad… Read more »

Q COSTARICA — A significant redefinition of travel priorities has taken center stage in the tourism industry. Led by the millennial generation (born between 1981 and 1996), demand has shifted from superficial visits to deep and authentic cultural immersion. This traveler actively rejects the concept of the “mass tourist” and… Read more »

Q COSTARICA — The new border control system for digitally registering foreigners entering the Schengen area came into force on Sunday, October 12, 2025. The so-called European Entry/Exit System (EES) will digitally record the entries and exits of third-country nationals traveling for short stays to 29 European countries, including those… Read more »