The U.S. Department of State recently updated its travel advisory for Costa Rica, urging travelers to exercise increased caution due to crime-related concerns. This advisory highlight both petty and...
The tourist fishing sector in Costa Rica will launch a new project this month. Participatory Tourist Fishing is the first initiative in this sector to be financed with funds from the...
Panama's president appealed to US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday to maintain the aid Washington gives his central American country for deporting US-bound migrants. The United States has contributed...
Costa Rica's tourism industry is on track for a record-breaking year. By the end of 2024, an estimated 2.6 million people will have visited the country, representing a 10%...
Most of what we know about humans living to very old age is based on faulty data, including the science behind the "blue zones" famous for having a high...
Christmas is a very special celebration for Ticos (Costa Ricans, as most of the readers of the Tico Times already know, are affectionately known as Ticos). Traditional food, gatherings...
Facebook has numerous pages catering to the foreign community in Costa Rica. There are always a number of posts from people thinking about moving to or visiting Costa Rica,...
The Costa Rican government announced it has filed a complaint against Huawei and its representative in the country, Yang Peng, along with two officials and three former officials of...
The two fixed scanners donated by the U.S. Embassy to Costa Rica, intended for the ports of Japdeva in Limón and Caldera in Puntarenas, remain stored in boxes inside...
Francis Durman, a distinguished Costa Rican entrepreneur, has been honored with the prestigious Businessman of the Year Award by El Financiero. On Tuesday, December 10, El Financiero hosted the 27th edition of the EF...
Costa Rica has taken a significant step in wildlife conservation by addressing the growing issue of wildlife electrocutions in Santa Fe de Cóbano, Guanacaste. Officials from the Tempisque Conservation...
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) warned on Tuesday that cases of dengue, Oropouche, and avian flu (H5N1) have risen this year across the Americas. The region is experiencing...
At least 229 people have been victims of torture after being detained in Nicaragua since the protests against the government of Daniel Ortega in 2018, the human rights organization...
Fuel theft has become a significant challenge for Costa Rican authorities, with criminal organizations siphoning fuel illegally from the Costa Rican Petroleum Refinery (RECOPE) pipeline. More than 600 agents...
Costa Rica faces a significant risk of internet disruption via the Maya-1 Cable, a vital sub-marine link that connects through the province of Limón. The cable, operated by an...
After putting an end to gang violence, the President of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, has taken on a new and controversial challenge: reintroducing mining—banned since 2017—to transform a slow-growing...
Costa Rica continues to strive for environmental protection. The country implemented the Payment for Marine Environmental Services Program. This initiative protects marine ecosystems by providing financial recognition for environmental services...
Costa Rica, renowned for its breathtaking biodiversity, has once again stunned the world with a rare wildlife sighting. A majestic white toucan, a symbol of Costa Rica’s rich wildlife,...
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck El Salvador on Sunday at 9:50 PM local time. The epicenter was located 9 km south of the Conchagua district in La Unión Department,...
Panama's president appealed to US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday to maintain the aid Washington gives his central American country for deporting US-bound migrants....
After putting an end to gang violence, the President of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, has taken on a new and controversial challenge: reintroducing mining—banned...
Costa Rica has taken a significant step in wildlife conservation by addressing the growing issue of wildlife electrocutions in Santa Fe de Cóbano, Guanacaste....
Costa Rica continues to strive for environmental protection. The country implemented the Payment for Marine Environmental Services Program. This initiative protects marine ecosystems by providing...
Costa Rica, renowned for its breathtaking biodiversity, has once again stunned the world with a rare wildlife sighting. A majestic white toucan, a symbol...
