Today in Costa Rica Dubai Duty Free New Year’s Draw Makes Costa Rican Millionaire US Ambassador Melinda Hildebrand Lands in Costa Rica with China Message Protesters Rally Outside U.S. Embassy in San José Against Venezuela Intervention Political Campaigns Ramp Up in Costa Rica as Holiday Ban Ends Costa Rica’s Festive New Year Traditions in the Pura Vida Spirit HomeTopicsArts and CultureIndependence Torch arrives in San José Independence Torch arrives in San José By Alberto Font September 15, 2014 Share FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Alberto Font/The Tico Times Trending Now Environmental Concerns Prompt Calls to Halt Ocean Cove Project in Manuel Antonio A tourism and residential development in Manuel Antonio faces growing scrutiny as local figures push for a construction stop due to alleged harm to... Read more El Salvador’s Bukele to Break Ground on Costa Rica’s Mega-Prison President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador plans to arrive in Costa Rica next week for an official visit focused on the country's new high-security... Read more JetBlue’s New Year Airfare Sale to Costa Rica Those still looking for a getaway to Costa Rica now have a new reason from JetBlue Airways. The airline rolled out a promotion offering... Read more Novak Djokovic Steps Away from PTPA, Citing Transparency Issues Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam champion, has ended his association with the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), the players' group he helped establish... Read more Dubai Duty Free New Year’s Draw Makes Costa Rican Millionaire A resident of Costa Rica has claimed a major prize in an international lottery, marking a milestone for not only for him (understatement of... Read more Panama’s President Says Crisis with the U.S. Over the Canal Has Ended Panama’s president, José Raúl Mulino, said on Friday that the crisis with the United States is over, after Donald Trump threatened in 2025 to... Read more Alberto Font Share FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Latest News from Costa Rica Alcaraz and Sinner Float Idea of Playing Doubles Together January 9, 2026 Dancing with the Stars Host Julianne Hough Shares Costa Rica Vacation January 9, 2026 Costa Rica Police warn of Rising Tourist Targeted Crimes After Violent Incident January 9, 2026 Costa Rica is the Land of Roadside Good Samaritans January 9, 2026 Costa Rica Police Raid Dismantles Teen Extortion Ring Targeting Rivals January 9, 2026 Why Aryna Sabalenka Is Skipping Tournaments to Prep for Australian Open 2026 January 8, 2026 Environmental Concerns Prompt Calls to Halt Ocean Cove Project in Manuel Antonio January 8, 2026