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Costa Rica Looks to Get Tough on Organized Environmental Crime 

The Frente Amplio party proposed a new Bill of Law to strengthen the protection of the environment against criminal organizations. The plan includes reforms to several laws and doubles...

Costa Rica’s Ocaso Festival Announces 2024 Edition

The Ocaso Festival returns to Costa Rica for its seventh edition, from January 4th to 8th, 2024. The event will take place at The Bohemian Lagarto in Playa Lagarto, Guanacaste,...

Costa Rica Looks to U.S. Border Model to Fight Crime Surge

Criminal organizations are among the biggest problems Costa Rica is currently facing. The nation is experiencing an unprecedented surge in violent crimes, largely due to conflicts between drug-trafficking groups....

Costa Rica’s Sloths Take Center Stage on “60 Minutes”

This Sunday, CBS's legendary news magazine "60 Minutes" launches its remarkable 56th season at 7:30 p.m. ET with a special focus on the lush jungles of Costa Rica. In the...

Costa Rica Issues Health Alert Amid Pediatric Respiratory Surge

Costa Rica's Ministry of Health has sounded the alarm in response to a troubling surge in respiratory illnesses among the nation's children. Over the past two weeks, hospitals have reported...

Costa Rica Links ‘Gota a Gota’ (Shark Loans) to Organized Crime

Costa Rica's Security Minister Mario Zamora recently shone a spotlight on the troubling link between informal 'gota a gota' lending (shark loans) and organized crime plaguing the country. Speaking before...

13 Barely Useful Language Tips for Mastering Costa Rican Spanish

Learning a new language requires study, persistence, enthusiasm, and most importantly, the ability to laugh at oneself. Always keep in mind that no one ever learned a language flawlessly...

UCR Study Finds Declining Support for Costa Rica’s President

A recent survey by the University of Costa Rica (UCR) indicates that while President Chaves still enjoys significant support, there's a noticeable decline, particularly in coastal areas. From April to...

Costa Rica Braces for Another Surge in October

Just weeks after a notable surge on September 7, Costa Rican motorists are preparing to dig deeper into their pockets. The Refinadora Costarricense de Petróleo (Recope) confirmed another set...

Kevin Costner Vacations in Costa Rica

One of Hollywood's most distinguished personalities, Kevin Costner, has chosen the land of ‘Pura Vida’ for his latest gateway. The acclaimed U.S. actor, director, and screenwriter touched down at Juan...

US Embassy Backs New Community Hubs in Limón, Costa Rica

Residents of Limón now have access to four newly inaugurated Safe Spaces where they can nurture their talents in the domains of arts, music, and sports. These are spaces...

Protesters Target Costa Rican Media Outside Legislative Assembly

On Monday morning, Rodrigo Guevara, and cameraman Roberto Chaves, from NC Once, were attacked by a group of protesters who identify as followers of President Rodrigo Chaves. This incident occurred...

Costa Rica Highlighted in the 21 Days of Latin Music

Costa Rica's vibrant musical landscape reflects the country's geographic diversity, with influences from both the Pacific and Caribbean leaving their mark. This duality can be heard in today's 21...

Honduras Sees Huge Migrant Surge in 2023 Topping 400,000

According to data released by Honduran authorities on Tuesday, they have seen a huge surge of over 400,000 migrants that have crossed through Honduras so far this year en...

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Costa Rica Wildlife: Meet the Common House Gecko

They’re behind your clock. They’re in your curtains. They’re laying eggs in your knickknacks. They’re your constant housemates, so...

Kevin Costner Vacations in Costa Rica

One of Hollywood's most distinguished personalities, Kevin Costner, has chosen the land of ‘Pura Vida’ for his latest gateway. The...

Empanadas in Costa Rica are as Easy as 1,2,3,4

All over Latin America, empanadas (turnovers) are eaten for breakfast, lunch, dinner or as a snack. They vary in taste...

13 Barely Useful Language Tips for Mastering Costa Rican Spanish

Learning a new language requires study, persistence, enthusiasm, and most importantly, the ability to laugh at oneself. Always keep...

Risking Lives to Hike Restricted Costa Rica Volcanoes 

In Costa Rica, it’s illegal to climb areas near active volcanoes. However, many choose to ignore the law and...

Costa Rica’s Gentle Waters: 3 Family-Friendly Guanacaste Beaches

When my wife and I first moved to Guanacaste, we were gloriously child free. Through the fog of several...

New Costa Rica Tourism Brochures Unveiled By ICT

As a response to the frequent questions posed by tourists visiting Costa Rica and to enhance their vacation experience...

Exploring Bamboo Diversity in a Lush Costa Rica Garden

This is the time of year when bamboo populations are on the increase, when the tips of fresh new...

Costa Rica Plants at a Glance: Sorosí

The unusual warty vine known as bitter melon or Momordica charantia has long held a place in traditional medicine...

Cohombro: Growing Cantaloupe Tasting Squash in Costa Rica

Here's a tropical gardener’s delight that can’t be beat. Cohombro or Cohombo de Olor (Sicana odorifera) is one of...

Sports

Costa Rica Loses 4-1 to the UAE Amidst Tragic News

The Costa Rican national team suffered a 4-1 defeat to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a friendly match played on Tuesday at the...

Simona Halep Suspended: Doping Scandal Rocks Tennis World

Simona Halep, former world number 1 in tennis and two-time Grand Slam champion, has been suspended for four years due to two violations of...

Latin America News

Honduras Sees Huge Migrant Surge in 2023 Topping 400,000

According to data released by Honduran authorities on Tuesday, they have seen a huge surge of over 400,000 migrants that have crossed through Honduras...

Ancient Mayan Site in Guatemala Joins UNESCO World Heritage List

Tak'alik Ab'aj, a 1,700-year-old Guatemalan archaeological site associated with the rise of early Mayan civilization, was added Monday to UNESCO's world heritage list. Tak'alik Ab'aj...

Environment and Wildlife

Costa Rica’s Sloths Take Center Stage on “60 Minutes”

This Sunday, CBS's legendary news magazine "60 Minutes" launches its remarkable 56th season at 7:30 p.m. ET with a special focus on the lush...

Costa Rica Wildlife: Meet the White Ibis

Today we discuss a white-feathered colonial waterbird with a long, curved beak. Let’s meet the white ibis. The white ibis (Eudocimus albus) is known as...