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The Rare Five-Keeled Spiny-Tailed Iguana of Costa Rica

Today we discuss one of the rarest reptiles in Costa Rica that happens to resemble one of the most common reptiles in Costa Rica. I’m speaking of course about...

Biodiversity Crisis Looms as Nations Delay Action Plans

Fewer than 15 percent of countries have submitted plans to slow the destruction of nature ahead of a global biodiversity summit in Colombia, according to a count shared by...

Living with Ants in Costa Rica: How to Coexist with Nature’s Survivors

Living in the tropical climate of Costa Rica means coexisting with some of the most successful creatures on earth: the ants. These amazing insects of the widespread family Formicidae...

Costa Rica Named Friendliest Country in the World for 2024

Costa Rica has been named the friendliest country in the world by Condé Nast in its recent Friendliest Countries in the World: 2024 Readers' Choice Awards. This list, based on extensive feedback...

Tourism, Airlines Oppose Costa Rica’s Low-Cost Flight Proposal

A bill to promote low-cost flights between Costa Rica and Central America was approved in its first debate by the Legislative Assembly. The bill proposes a reduction in airport...

From Colombia to Colorado: The Journey of Legally Traded Rare Frogs

Like a flash, a colorful harlequin frog jumps in its terrarium. In a laboratory in Colombia, dozens of these exotic amphibians await a buyer to take them as pets...

Costa Rica’s 3-0 Victory Over Guatemala Seals CONCACAF Quarter-Final Berth

After over a decade of waiting, Costa Rica finally defeated Guatemala in a comprehensive 3-0 victory at the Estadio Nacional, thanks to goals from Warren Madrigal, Kenneth Vargas, and...

Costa Rica’s Growing Role in the Global Semiconductor Supply Chain

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...

Costa Rica President Considers Controversial Crocodile Hunting Season

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...

Costa Rica’s Tourism Sector Urges Action on Liberia Airport Repairs

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,...

Nicaragua’s Ortega Calls Israeli PM ‘Son of the Devil’ Amid Tensions

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...

Deadly Toll on Central American Human Rights Defenders Revealed

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...

A Football Day Interrupted by a Snake Discovery in Costa Rica

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...

Costa Rica’s Hemp Sector Grows with New Licenses Issued

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...

Understanding the Rise in Crocodile Sightings Across Costa Rica

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...

United Airlines Launches Direct San Francisco-Costa Rica Flight

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...

US Citizen Voters in Costa Rica and Elsewhere Outside of the United States are Doing Something Right

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...

6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Province

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...

Costa Rica vs Guatemala: Nations League Showdown in San José

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...

Citizen Science Boosts Marine Protection in Costa Rica

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...
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Living with Ants in Costa Rica: How to Coexist with Nature’s Survivors

Living in the tropical climate of Costa Rica means coexisting with some of the most successful creatures on earth:...

Nicaragua’s Ortega Calls Israeli PM ‘Son of the Devil’ Amid Tensions

The President of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday over the war...

Costa Rica Held to 1-1 Draw by Suriname in CONCACAF Nations League

Costa Rica and Suriname saw out a tightly fought 1-1 draw on Friday night in Paramaribo, thanks to goals...

Costa Rica’s Tourism Sector Urges Action on Liberia Airport Repairs

The National Chamber of Tourism (CANATUR) expressed its deep concern with the recent suspension of repair works on the...

United Airlines Launches Direct San Francisco-Costa Rica Flight

As of May 22, 2025, United Airlines will inaugurate a new daily direct route between San Francisco International Airport...

A Football Day Interrupted by a Snake Discovery in Costa Rica

Last Sunday I was in full dad-football mode. The NFL teams that I actually care about had both lost...

Bolt Ride-Hailing App Plans to Launch in Costa Rica

Costa Rica will soon welcome a new transportation services platform. Bolt, which operates in Europe and Africa, has announced...

Latin America News

Biodiversity Crisis Looms as Nations Delay Action Plans

Fewer than 15 percent of countries have submitted plans to slow the destruction of nature ahead of a global biodiversity summit in Colombia, according...

From Colombia to Colorado: The Journey of Legally Traded Rare Frogs

Like a flash, a colorful harlequin frog jumps in its terrarium. In a laboratory in Colombia, dozens of these exotic amphibians await a buyer...

Nicaragua’s Ortega Calls Israeli PM ‘Son of the Devil’ Amid Tensions

The President of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday over the war in Gaza, calling him a...

Arts and Culture

Costa Rica Named Friendliest Country in the World for 2024

Costa Rica has been named the friendliest country in the world by Condé Nast in its recent Friendliest Countries in the World: 2024 Readers' Choice Awards. This...

Limón Carnival Celebrates 75 Years of Joy and Culture in Costa Rica

The countdown for the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Limón Carnivals officially began this week, with the announcement of a vibrant agenda...

Bombas are a Traditional Form of Costa Rica Expression

Picture a dusty afternoon in the center of one of Guanacaste’s many small towns. The pueblo’s annual patron saint festival is in full swing....

Environment and Wildlife

The Rare Five-Keeled Spiny-Tailed Iguana of Costa Rica

Today we discuss one of the rarest reptiles in Costa Rica that happens to resemble one of the most common reptiles in Costa Rica....

Costa Rica President Considers Controversial Crocodile Hunting Season

The President of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves, announced that he has discussed and analyzed the possibility of a crocodile hunting season with his team....

Understanding the Rise in Crocodile Sightings Across Costa Rica

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...