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Currency Shake-Up in Paradise: Costa Rica Unveils Sleek New ₡500 Coin and Retires Its Golden Ancestor
04 Jul 2025 19:15 GMT
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The Banco Central de Costa Rica (BCCR) set a clear … against forgery, reflecting Costa Rica’s commitment to currency integrity. bccr.fi … you won’t lose a colón. Starting Wednesday, July 2, … including branches of Banco de Costa Rica (BCR)—will exchange old …
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An Expat’s Take: 5 Burning Questions About Life in Costa Rica Right Now
29 Jun 2025 21:08 GMT
… various events taking place in Costa Rica? There is always something … have some magic left?
Costa Rica’s greatest ever fútbol player … US silver dollar.
As the currency devalued, the numbers on … 2021 for Costa Rica’s bicentennial. Get those old 500 colon coins …
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Costa Rica Tourism Slips Again in May 2025: U.S. and European Visitors Drop
17 Jun 2025 19:40 GMT
… , which drive much of Costa Rica’s tourism, saw significant … story. They argue the strong Costa Rican colón, now at about ₡500 … in 2022), is making Costa Rica pricier than competitors like Panama … issues, calling safety and currency concerns exaggerated. At a …
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Costa Rica’s Tourism Minister Dismisses Crime and Currency Concerns
16 Jun 2025 20:59 GMT
Tourism Minister William Rodríguez López addressed growing concerns about crime and the strengthening colón’s impact on Costa Rica’s tourism industry, asserting that these issues are not scaring off international visitors. Speaking at a June 16, 2025, …
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Costa Rica Faces Slower Growth and Rising Exchange Rate Pressures
12 Jun 2025 20:54 GMT
… regime, which drives 85% of Costa Rica’s economy, is faltering. … push the colón’s exchange rate upward. While the currency has … . The Central Bank of Costa Rica revised its 2025 growth forecast … the economy. For now, Costa Rica is preparing for leaner times …
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Costa Rica’s High Costs Push U.S. Tourists to Cheaper Destinations
04 May 2025 21:46 GMT
… However, a combination of currency shifts and inflation has pushed … months of declines. The Costa Rican colón’s appreciation, now at … with recent posts stating, “Costa Rica is now expensive, and crime … drawing U.S. tourists, Costa Rica’s tourism industry urges …
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Costa Rica’s Living Costs Rising Despite Low Inflation
16 Apr 2025 22:46 GMT
… Costa Rica are rising even as inflation plunges and the local currency, the colón … are categories where Costa Rica has remained more … on payroll expenses. Costa Rica adjusts its minimum wage … for companies operating in Costa Rica.
In addition, employers …
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Costa Rica Currency Update: Tourism Dip Drives Dollar Surge
09 Apr 2025 21:03 GMT
Costa Rica’s exchange rate has defied expectations, climbing steadily after months of stability near ¢500. Two weeks ago, the dollar traded at ¢500.16, but by Monday it reached ¢511.43—a daily rise not recently seen here. Economists warn this shift, driven …
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Costa Rica’s Tourism Sector Faces Bleak Outlook for 2025
22 Mar 2025 01:20 GMT
… business group Turismo por Costa Rica, estimates that if … The appreciation of the Costa Rican colón has further eroded purchasing … Costa Rica a pricier destination compared to regional peers.
The currency … this continues.”
As Costa Rica’s tourism sector grapples …
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What to do with a cheap dollar in Costa Rica?
20 Mar 2025 07:13 GMT
… Currency Market (Monex) of the Central Bank of Costa Rica … (BCCR).
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“In Costa Rica, … instruments denominated in local currency. However, diversification remains … both international and colon-denominated instruments, such …