US EditionMassive Currency Crash in Costa Rica Is Pricing Out Even American Tourists
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Massive Currency Crash in Costa Rica Is Pricing Out Even American Tourists
As the high season ramps up, Costa Rica is facing a growing crisis: the national currency — the colón — has surged against the U.S. dollar, making travel increasingly costly for tourists and squeezing local hotels and tour operators. Dollar Hits 20-Year Low — And It’s Bad News for Visitors On December 6, 2025, the Central Bank of Costa Rica reported the dollar exchange rate at ₡488–₡490 — the weakest level since 2005. Over the past three years, …
San José, Dec 5 (Latin Press) The sale of the US dollar dropped today in Costa Rica to 490.78 colones per unit, the lowest exchange rate in 20 years, according to Teletica.com channel. The post Costa Rica records the lowest dollar exchange rate in 20 years first appeared on Noticias Prensa Latina.
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