Meteorite law in Costa Rica
No meteorite-specific rule that we can confirm. Aguas Zarcas stones of 2019 were kept and sold by those who found them, with samples shared with the University of Costa Rica.
No specific law known
We know of no Costa Rican law written for meteorites. When the Aguas Zarcas fall of 2019 showered carbonaceous stones on farms and homes, finders and landowners kept and sold many of them, and scientists at the University of Costa Rica and abroad studied samples. Debate after the fall turned on whether the country should protect future finds.
This is general information to help you ask the right questions, not legal advice. Laws change and their details matter, and this summary was last reviewed in 2026. Before you search, buy, sell or export a meteorite, check the current law with the authorities of the country concerned or a qualified lawyer. See meteorite law by country.
Related pages
Glossary: Meteorite ownership, Export rules, Landowner permission, Provenance