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Costa Rica Detains Panamanian Tycoon David Ochy

Costa Rican police detained Panamanian businessman and former presidential hopeful David Ochy on Tuesday, who is suspected of money laundering and wanted by Interpol, officials from both countries reported. The...

Costa Rica Bans Toxic Pesticide Chlorothalonil 

The pesticide chlorothalonil is officially banned in Costa Rica after President Rodrigo Chaves signed an official decree prohibiting its use. This decree highlights that Chlorothalonil is a non-systemic fungicide used...

Latin American Kids Bear Climate Burdens

Four out of every five children in Latin America and the Caribbean are "overexposed" to risks from climate events, but only a fraction of climate action funding considers their...

Killing of German Tourist Puts Focus on Costa Rica Crime

The Osa Chamber of Tourism (CATUOSA) has advocated for the increased recruitment of Tourist Police officers and their heightened presence in the area following the recent killing of a...

Panama Mine Workers Face Voluntary Retirement

The Canadian company First Quantum Minerals opened a "voluntary retirement" plan for workers at its copper mine in the Panamanian Caribbean, after the concession contract was declared "unconstitutional," the...

Costa Rica Forms Security Bill Working Group

The Executive Branch is set to engage in a work group tasked with preparing essential bills for the country regarding security matters. President Chaves affirmed this decision last week following...

Ex-President Criticizes Costa Rica’s Rising Homicides

Newspaper Confidencial recently interviewed Costa Rica’s former President Laura Chinchilla. The former head of state discussed the country’s security issues and the actions taken by the Chaves Robles administration. “When...

Costa Rica Seizes 1.7 Tons of Marijuana in Boat Bust

In a significant operation conducted by the Costa Rican Coast Guard in collaboration with US authorities, a boat named "Lexus" was intercepted in the South Pacific region, 24 kilometers...

Venezuela Zoo Welcomes White Lion Cubs

A Venezuelan zoo this week welcomed the country's first three white lion cubs born in captivity, a boost for the genetically rare animal whose wild population numbers only about...

Coach Campos Banned 6 Months for Racist Insult

The Ethics Committee of the Costa Rican Soccer Federation has found coach Jeaustin Campos responsible for racially insulting Saprissa's Jamaican player, Javon East. This decision, announced by the FCRF...

Central Capital Solutions – Mortgages & Loans to Expats and Ticos

Central Capital Solutions – Your Trusted Partner for Tailored Financial Solutions in Costa Rica and throughout Central America. At Central Capital Solutions, we understand that navigating the world of mortgages...

Costa Rica’s Parks: Easy Online Ticketing System

Visiting Costa Rica’s National Parks during the peak season is now hassle-free, thanks to an online ticketing system developed for eleven Protected Wildlife Areas by the Ministry of Environment...

Tropical Christmas: Traditions and Tamales in Costa Rica

Feliz Navidad! Is it too early to say that? Nah– It is now officially Christmas season. Unofficially, it started sometime in October. I saw Christmas decorations in stores and the...

Nicaragua Accuses Miss Universe Franchise Owners of Treason

Nicaragua's police on Friday accused the owner of the Miss Universe franchise in the country, her husband and son of "treason against the homeland," "conspiracy" and other crimes, two...

Cellebration Wellness Partners With Retired NFL Players Organization

Cellebration Wellness, a fully licensed stem cell treatment provider located in Avenida Escazu, San Jose,  is pleased to announce that it is now the Official Stem Cell Treatment Provider...

El Salvador Sees a Surprise Presidential Shift

Claudia Juana Rodríguez de Guevara, a largely unknown official to Salvadorans, assumes the role of interim president this Friday, replacing Nayib Bukele, who will focus on seeking reelection after...

Dec 1, 1948: Costa Rica’s Abolition of the Army

On December 1, 1948, Costa Rica experienced a pivotal moment in its history with the abolition of the army, a decision that remains fundamental to the nation's identity. At the...

Air Transat Expands Costa Rica Flights To Year-Round

Air Transat has announced a major expansion of its Montreal-Liberia flight route, upgrading the previously seasonal winter service to year-round operations starting May 1, 2024. The flights will now...

Costa Ricans Overwhelmingly Reject Shrimp Trawling, Survey Reveals

A vast majority of Costa Ricans have voiced their rejection of shrimp trawling. According to the National University (UNA), 91.3% of the population is against this practice. The study, published...

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Costa Rica’s Rising Costs Deter Tourists

Costa Rica has become a costly destination, evident when compared to neighboring countries like Colombia and Mexico. "We are seeing...

Costa Rica Wildlife: Meet the Rufous Vented Ground Cuckoo

Although I’m a big fan of birds, I think I fall short of being a birder. I don’t don...

Nicaraguan Pageant Director Banned from Country

Nicaraguan authorities have banned the national director of the Miss Universe pageant from returning to the country and raided...

Christina and Josh Hall’s Unforgettable Thanksgiving Adventure in Costa Rica

While the United celebrated Thanksgiving, Christina and Josh Hall decided to break away from convention and embark on a...

Air Transat Expands Costa Rica Flights To Year-Round

Air Transat has announced a major expansion of its Montreal-Liberia flight route, upgrading the previously seasonal winter service to...

Costa Rica’s Beaches Threatened by Vehicle Damage

In a recent report by the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) and the National System of Conservation Areas...

Tamarindo Tourism Police Prep for High Season

The beach town of Tamarindo, will usher in the high tourist season this December with enhanced safety and security...

Squash in Costa Rica that tastes like cantaloupe?

We’ve been enjoying a harvest of one of our favorite novelty squashes of the tropics. Known as musk cucumber in English, its common name here is Cohombro (Sicana odorifera). This is one of the most unusual plants in the tropics.

Costa Rica Expat Living: The Road Blockade

The blocking of roads as a way of protesting a grievance used to be a regular occurrence in Costa...

Expat Living: Costa Rica’s Unique Spin on Thanksgiving

Many of the foods we devour on Thanksgiving are part of the same culinary exchange that took place in Central America when Spanish conquistadors, indigenous Americans, and African slaves collaborated on cooking over hundreds of years.

Sports

Coach Campos Banned 6 Months for Racist Insult

The Ethics Committee of the Costa Rican Soccer Federation has found coach Jeaustin Campos responsible for racially insulting Saprissa's Jamaican player, Javon East. This...

Gustavo Alfaro Presented as Costa Rica Coach

Argentinian Gustavo Alfaro was presented on Thursday as the new coach of the Costa Rica national team and assured that the team can compete...

Home and Garden

Squash in Costa Rica that tastes like cantaloupe?

We’ve been enjoying a harvest of one of our favorite novelty squashes of the tropics. Known as musk cucumber in English, its common name here is Cohombro (Sicana odorifera). This is one of the most unusual plants in the tropics.

What to Plant in Your Costa Rica Garden in November

Hint: the hardy green will thrive.

Environment and Wildlife

Venezuela Zoo Welcomes White Lion Cubs

A Venezuelan zoo this week welcomed the country's first three white lion cubs born in captivity, a boost for the genetically rare animal whose...

Costa Ricans Overwhelmingly Reject Shrimp Trawling, Survey Reveals

A vast majority of Costa Ricans have voiced their rejection of shrimp trawling. According to the National University (UNA), 91.3% of the population is...