Prison-related cases at Costa Rica's Constitutional Chamber rose from 2,130 in 2020 to 4,780 in 2025, as tougher prison rules collide with the state's duty to feed and treat inmates.
Two bull sharks, rays and fish were found dead in a sand-blocked estuary at Playa Langosta near Tamarindo. Environmental authorities are investigating the cause.
Costa Rica's cost of living is climbing again. Consumer prices rose 0.39% in October, and the year-on-year rate reached 0.55%, the second straight month...
If you're driving the Interamericana Sur through Palmar Norte this week, check the clock before you leave. The bridge over the Térraba River, between...