Monthly Archives: September, 2013

Red, white and blue – symbols of Tico pride, independence and democracy – were on full display on Sunday.

There's nothing on Earth like a genuine, bona fide, electrified metro system.

The celebration of our 192nd year of independence serves as an opportunity to reflect upon some of the challenges that we face as a people that could potentially threaten this hard-fought social and political democracy. A reprint of a 2012 Tico Times op-ed piece that's still relevant.

After the coup in Egypt in July, a Wall Street Journal editorial argued that "Egyptians would be lucky if their new ruling generals turn out to be in the mold of Chile's Augusto Pinochet."

A walk around Costa Rica's controversial urban zoo can stir mixed feelings.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry sent well wishes to several Central American countries celebrating their independence this Sunday, Sept. 15.

With water canons and tear gas, police remove protesters to allow the annual traditional shout, "¡Viva México!" to take place as scheduled, marking Independence Day.

A quiet getaway down the road from raucous Sámara, Las Ranas allows visitors to relax into nature.

New regulations will provide greater legal certainty, both for the taxpayer and the Tax Administration, officials say.

Over the weekend, Costa Rica will celebrate its 1821 independence from Spain with parades, a torch ceremony, traditional music and dancing. Ticos in major...