The International Monetary Fund expects Costa Rica’s economy to slow in 2026, even as our country remains on solid footing compared with much of the region. The IMF now projects Costa Rica’s real GDP growth at 3.6% this year, down from 4.6% in 2025. The forecast is not a warning of recession, but it does mark a cooler outlook for a country that has spent the last several years benefiting from strong exports, foreign investment, and a powerful fr…