In a recent publication, the U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica referred to Costa Rica as a “silicon rainforest.” The post explained what the semiconductor supply chain is and how...
The President of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves, announced that he has discussed and analyzed the possibility of a crocodile hunting season with his team. Reports of attacks on people...
The National Chamber of Tourism (CANATUR) expressed its deep concern with the recent suspension of repair works on the runway of the Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in Liberia,...
The President of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday over the war in Gaza, calling him a "son of the devil." Ortega...
About 200 human rights defenders were murdered in Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Honduras between 2012 and 2023, according to a report released this Monday by a network...
Last Sunday I was in full dad-football mode. The NFL teams that I actually care about had both lost horribly earlier in the afternoon, and I had transferred my...
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) has issued 57 licenses for the cultivation and production of hemp derivatives. The first license was granted on November 8, 2022, and...
My Tico brother-in-law recently shared an informational post on Facebook that highlighted the benefits of consuming crocodile meat. It contains Vitamin B12, a nutrient that helps keep your body’s...
As of May 22, 2025, United Airlines will inaugurate a new daily direct route between San Francisco International Airport and San Jose's Juan Santamaría International Airport. The inaugural flight...
At this time, only ballots submitted by fax, email (where permitted) or by courier (DHL Fedex) will arrive in time to be counted.
Donald Trump and his surrogates including Elon...
Yesterday, a strong earthquake shook the province of Guanacaste at about 11:43 a.m. The Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI) reported that the earthquake had a magnitude...
After Friday's 1-1 draw away to Suriname, Costa Rica returns to the comforts of home to face off against Guatemala on Wednesday evening, aiming to break a two-match winless...
In an effort to protect marine life, the seventh Scientific Fisheries Monitoring event took place in the Bahía Santa Elena Marine Management Area (AMMBSE). This began in October 2021...
Often, we receive letters about issues we cover in the Tico Times. While most could be called "manifestos", wild conspiracy theories or personal attacks on local business owners or...
Nicaragua announced this Friday that it will break diplomatic relations with Israel, a country that Daniel Ortega's government had been criticizing for its war against the Palestinian Islamist movement...
Costa Rica will soon welcome a new transportation services platform. Bolt, which operates in Europe and Africa, has announced its entry into the national market. “Bolt's entry into the...
National Geographic underscored Costa Rica’s tourism strategy, which involves local community participation in managing environmental and ecological tourism. The publication emphasized the importance of wildlife rescue centers, such as...
Costa Rica and Suriname saw out a tightly fought 1-1 draw on Friday night in Paramaribo, thanks to goals from Josimar Alcócer and Gleofilo Vlijter. In team news, interim...
I’ve spent the past year on the south Pacific coast, and I’m struck by how much this country offers me—in terms of people, lifestyle and nature. But it also...
Costa Rica remains on the European Union's (EU) gray list. Despite approved tax reforms and improved fiscal figures, they were insufficient for the country to be removed from the...
About 200 human rights defenders were murdered in Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Honduras between 2012 and 2023, according to a report released...
Nicaragua announced this Friday that it will break diplomatic relations with Israel, a country that Daniel Ortega's government had been criticizing for its war...
The countdown for the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Limón Carnivals officially began this week, with the announcement of a vibrant agenda...
The President of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves, announced that he has discussed and analyzed the possibility of a crocodile hunting season with his team....
My Tico brother-in-law recently shared an informational post on Facebook that highlighted the benefits of consuming crocodile meat. It contains Vitamin B12, a nutrient...
In an effort to protect marine life, the seventh Scientific Fisheries Monitoring event took place in the Bahía Santa Elena Marine Management Area (AMMBSE)....
