Today in Costa Rica Dubai Duty Free New Year’s Draw Makes Costa Rican Millionaire US Ambassador Melinda Hildebrand Lands in Costa Rica with China Message Protesters Rally Outside U.S. Embassy in San José Against Venezuela Intervention Political Campaigns Ramp Up in Costa Rica as Holiday Ban Ends Costa Rica’s Festive New Year Traditions in the Pura Vida Spirit HomeChocolate watchThe journey of cacao, from bean to bar, in photos The journey of cacao, from bean to bar, in photos By The Tico Times January 27, 2014 Share FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Crush Boone/The Tico Times Crush Boone/The Tico Times Crush Boone/The Tico Times Crush Boone/The Tico Times Crush Boone/The Tico Times Crush Boone/The Tico Times Crush Boone/The Tico Times Crush Boone/The Tico Times Crush Boone/The Tico Times Crush Boone/The Tico Times Crush Booone/The Tico Times Crush Boone/The Tico Times Crush Boone/The Tico Times Crush Boone/The Tico Times Crush Boone/The Tico Times Crush Boone/The Tico Times Crush Boone/The Tico Times Crush Boone/The Tico Times Crush Boone/The Tico Times Crush Boone/The Tico Times Crush Boone/The Tico Times See our full story about the growth of the chocolate industry in Costa Rica. Trending Now Costa Rica’s Route 27 Goes One-Way Sundays in January Drivers heading back from the Pacific coast can expect changes on Route 27 starting this weekend. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT)... Read more Channing Tatum Spotted Sharing Kiss with Girlfriend on Costa Rican Beach Hollywood actor Channing Tatum turned heads this weekend when paparazzi caught him in a tender moment with his girlfriend, Inka Williams, on one of... Read more Costa Rica Watches U.S. Capture of Maduro as Regional Concerns Grow The United States carried out airstrikes on Venezuelan military sites early this morning, leading to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife,... Read more Alcaraz and Sinner Float Idea of Playing Doubles Together Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner opened up about the idea of playing doubles together during a press conference ahead of their exhibition match in... Read more Neymar Commits to Santos Until 2026 Amid World Cup Hope Brazilian forward Neymar has signed a new deal with Santos, committing to the club until December 31, 2026. The announcement came after weeks of... Read more Gal Gadot Chooses Costa Rica Again for New Year’s Getaway Actress Gal Gadot welcomed 2026 amid Costa Rica's beaches and sunsets, making it her second year in a row to end December in the... Read more The Tico Times Share FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Latest News from Costa Rica Honduran Lawmaker Survives Explosive Attack in Congress January 9, 2026 Alcaraz and Sinner Float Idea of Playing Doubles Together January 9, 2026 Dancing with the Stars Host Julianne Hough Shares Costa Rica Vacation January 9, 2026 Costa Rica Police warn of Rising Tourist Targeted Crimes After Violent Incident January 9, 2026 Costa Rica is the Land of Roadside Good Samaritans January 9, 2026 Costa Rica Police Raid Dismantles Teen Extortion Ring Targeting Rivals January 9, 2026 Why Aryna Sabalenka Is Skipping Tournaments to Prep for Australian Open 2026 January 8, 2026