Costa Rica

Costa Rica to open new diplomatic office in Jerusalem, sign free trade deal with Israel

The move comes as Israel and Costa Rica prepare to sign a free trade agreement this week, with Economy Minister Nir Barkat and Minister Tovar set to attend the ceremony.

DECEMBER 7, 2025|ByPESACH BENSON/TPS

Costa Rican Foreign Trade Minister Manuel Tovar and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar

Costa Rica's President Rodrigo Chaves gestures during his weekly press conference, a day after the Supreme Court asked the legislature to strip him of his immunity from prosecution so he can stand trial on corruption charges, in San Jose, Costa Rica, July 2, 2025.

Costa Rica becomes sixth Latin American country to adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism

Costa Rica’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the move at the IHRA Alliance in Berlin, Germany on July 23.

JULY 28, 2025|ByMATHILDA HELLER

The findings of an alleged slave ship off the coast of Costa Rica.

Centuries-old Danish slave shipwrecks discovered off Costa Rica’s coast

“This is one of the most dramatic events in Denmark’s maritime history — and now we know where it happened,” said marine archaeologist Andreas Kallmeyer Bloch.

MAY 5, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

US President Donald Trump signs an executive order on tariffs, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 2, 2025

Trump tariffs on Israel a regression in trade relations: Israeli officials, businesses react

Officials said they were convinced that Israel's decision to cancel Israeli tariffs on US imports would prevent US tariffs on Israel.

APRIL 3, 2025|BySTEVEN SCHEER/ REUTERS, EVE YOUNG, AMICHAI STEIN

Izu’s Place: A kosher experience in Costa Rica - review

Both the hotel and the restaurant have that friendly, informal Israeli vibe. Izu runs a surf school out of the hotel, a great option for anyone who wants to learn how to surf in Hebrew.

APRIL 1, 2025ByLINDA GRADSTEIN

IZU’S PLACE at Jacó Beach in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica surf retreat: Healing through nature, wildlife, surfing

The mission is to craft programs for Israelis grappling with trauma and disability, providing them with the tools to heal through nature, wildlife, and surfing.

FEBRUARY 2, 2025ByNOAM BEDEIN

CARO AGUILAR and Eitam Bedein during a surfing lesson.

Latin American nations demand action against Iranian threats, declare solidarity with Israel

CAM forum in Costa Rica highlights Latin America’s role in combating antisemitism and supporting Israel’s security.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024ByRAQUEL GUERTZENSTEIN FROHLICH

Participants from the fourth annual 2024 Latin American Forum Against Antisemitism.

Group of Israeli tourists bound and robbed in Costa Rica

“It was a gang of criminals who carried out a robbery, they entered, tied them up, robbed them and escaped."

AUGUST 9, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israeli tourists in Costa Rica tied and robbed by group of criminals.

Scientists find crocodile 'virgin birth' at Costa Rica zoo

The phenomenon of FP, which some scientists have referred to by the shorthand of "virgin birth," has also been documented in other species of fish, birds, lizards and snakes.

JUNE 8, 2023ByREUTERS