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Costa Rica Reviews Tourist Vaccination Rules After Measles Cases

Costa Rica is weighing whether to require proof of measles vaccination from some incoming travelers as health officials respond to renewed concern over imported cases and falling immunization coverage at home. The discussion follows two confirmed measles cases now under investigation in our country and a broader regional surge in infections across the Americas. The Health Ministry said that two measles cases recently detected in Costa Rica remain stable and under follow-up. One involves a minor from Pococí and the other a 41-year-old woman from Dulce Nombre de Coronado. Authorities said both cases are being monitored as part of a broader epidemiological response. Against that backdrop, there is an active debate over whether tourists should be asked to show measles vaccination before entering the country. Experts said the idea could reduce health risks, but tourism representatives warned it could also create economic friction for one of Costa Rica’s main industries. The same report s...
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Costa Rica Reports Rise in Human Screwworm Cases in Coastal Areas

Costa Rica is seeing another increase in human screwworm infections, with coastal provinces among the most affected areas as health officials warn people not to ignore cuts, sores, and other open wounds. The latest figures show 16 confirmed human cases in the opening weeks of 2026, up from 12 cases recorded by epidemiological week 6 and 7 cases by week 4, according to Health Ministry surveillance data. The strongest concentration has been in the Pacific Central region, and recent Costa Rican reporting shows Puntarenas now leads the country in confirmed human cases. Puntarenas had six confirmed cases as of March 17, followed by Heredia with three. San José, Alajuela, and Limón each had two cases, while Guanacaste had one. That puts two coastal provinces, Puntarenas and Limón, on the current map of active infections, while Guanacaste also remains affected. The rise has kept pressure on Costa Rica’s health system because screwworm is not a minor skin problem. The condition is caused b...
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Applications Opened: 20 Postdocs Positions at Chalmers University Sweden

Explore 20 Postdocs Positions at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden. View the full list of academic vacancies,
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British Airways Expands Costa Rica Flights From London

British Airways will increase its Costa Rica service from three to five weekly flights starting in October 2026, giving the country a larger nonstop link to the United Kingdom during the European winter travel season. The added service will run through March 2027, and the route will also shift from London Gatwick to London Heathrow, a change that gives Costa Rica access to British Airways’ main hub and a wider network of onward connections across Europe. The airline said San José service will operate on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. British Airways has also updated its Costa Rica booking page to note that flights to San José will depart from Heathrow beginning in October 2026 instead of Gatwick. For Costa Rica’s tourism, the shift matters as much as the extra frequencies. Moving the route to Heathrow places our country at one of Europe’s busiest and best connected airports, which could make Costa Rica easier to reach not only from London but from other parts o...
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Costa Rica Tourism Stays Strong Despite Exchange Rate Pressure

Costa Rica’s tourism is still drawing strong demand even as the exchange-rate debate continues to weigh on the industry. Fresh data released this week showed Costa Rica received 308,873 tourists by air in February, up 14.1% from the same month a year earlier.Total international arrivals by all routes reached 331,967 in February, while the first two months of 2026 brought 602,960 visitors into the country, extending a five-month stretch of growth. North America remained the dominant source market, accounting for 69.3% of February arrivals, with the United States leading and Canada posting especially strong gains. The numbers point to steady demand at a time when Costa Rica is deep into its peak dry-season travel period, when beach towns, volcano areas and national park gateways usually see some of the year’s strongest booking patterns. Hotel data earlier in the season showed the market still operating at healthy levels, even if not as strong as the peaks seen in prior years. A survey ...
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Oscar Arias Warns US Security Agreement Violates Costa Rica’s Constitution

Former President Oscar Arias has warned that a security agreement with the United States violates Costa Rica’s Constitution. The National Liberation Party continues to question security agreements signed by several Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, with the United States. In recent hours, both former President Óscar Arias and PLN Secretary-General Miguel Guillén have made new statements. The former president questioned the significance of the meeting and its legal validity. “Regarding the meeting of the 12 Latin American presidents with President Trump and his secretaries of state and defense, I believe that, had it been of any importance, such a meeting should have been held at the White House and not at his private club in Miami,” he wrote. “According to reports, its purpose was to form a military coalition between the United States and Latin American nations to fight criminal organizations and combat narco-terrorism. “Such an agreement is absurd for our country, wh...
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San José Central Park Faces Overhaul with Significant Updates

San José’s historic Central Park stands ready for significant updates. The Municipality of San José presented plans to add a café under the bandstand and make other changes to bring new life to the space. The project carries a price tag of 648 million colones. Officials have it out for bids now, with offers due by March 20. Construction should start in the coming months. The municipality hired Ingeniería Jorge Lizano to draw up the detailed plans and figure the costs. Those documents sit ready for final sign-off. Designers drew on input from a public survey that drew close to 1,300 replies. People asked for extra green areas, stronger safety measures, better lights, and spots with more shade. Work scheduled for this year covers several areas. Crews will put in fresh street furniture. They will grow the green sections. Plans call for an inclusive sensory garden. The café will open in the bandstand basement. Builders will add pergolas and canopies. They will update the lighting and set...
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