The Costa Rican Colón (CRC) has been Costa Rica's official currency since 1896, reflecting the nation's economic history.

The start of 2025 has been marked by a drop in the exchange rate. On Monday, the average worth of each dollar hit ¢508.82, while on Tuesday it was ¢507.98. In the meantime, on Wednesday, January 8, ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund on Monday said it had approved a $1.5 billion, two-year precautionary flexible line of credit for Costa Rica, saying it would enhance Costa Rica's ...

NO PART OF the world has escaped the present financial crisis – not even Costa Rica, the tiny central American nation that borders Nicaragua and Panama. As in many other countries, its banks went on a ...

Explore investment opportunities in Costa Rica with stocks, real estate, and business ventures. Learn how to benefit from tax incentives and a growing economy.

Costa Rica’s tourism growth slowed to 1% in 2025 as higher costs, infrastructure challenges, and safety concerns pushed ...