No menu items!

COSTA RICA'S LEADING ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER

HomeNewsCosta RicaThe Tico Times Weekly Digest: October 17, 2019

The Tico Times Weekly Digest: October 17, 2019

The Tico Times
By The Tico Times
Tico Times Weekly Digest

Welcome to The Tico Times Weekly Digest, where we bring you up-to-speed on the biggest Costa Rica news.

Check out the latest episode:

Check out the Costa Rica news stories mentioned in this video:

Global climate meetings in Costa Rica close with call for further action 

At environmental forum, Costa Rica touts economic benefits of climate policy 

Costa Rica ‘confident and committed’ as UN Human Rights Council decision nears

UN elects Venezuela, not Costa Rica, to serve on UN Human Rights Council

Costa Rica falls seven spots in Global Competitiveness Index

Historic! Andrea Vargas places fifth at World Championships

Ticas advance to qualifying tournament for 2020 Olympics

Curaç-ow: Costa Rica scoreless in 0-0 draw against island country

——————————— Follow The Tico Times: —————————

Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Subscribe to The Tico Times Newsletter

* indicates required



Trending Now

Arajet Pauses Its Costa Rica Flights Until November

The Dominican low-cost carrier has not flown to Costa Rica since 8 August and has nothing scheduled until November. Here is what it means if you were counting on the route.
Read more

Costa Rica Nears 49,000 Short-Term Rentals as Tourist Numbers Lag

A new study counts 48,985 short-term rental listings in Costa Rica, more than double 2019, while international arrivals remain below pre-pandemic levels.
Read more

Costa Rica Investigates Alleged Mass Data Leak that Included the President

Costa Rica's National Cybersecurity Directorate is investigating a dark web posting in which an unidentified threat actor claims to hold tens of millions of...
Read more

Shelton Reaches First Grand Slam Final After US Open Comeback

Ben Shelton moved within one victory of ending a 23-year wait for an American men’s Grand Slam singles champion after beating Frances Tiafoe on...
Read more

Costa Rica’s Gulf of Nicoya Communities Push for Greater Say in Protecting the Sea

Fundación MarViva has published two resources on the Gulf of Nicoya that together make a single argument: the people who have fished, gathered and...
Read more

Two Detained With 125 Sea Turtle Eggs During Costa Rica’s Ostional Arribada

Authorities detained two people carrying 125 olive ridley sea turtle eggs during the September arribada at Ostional, where only authorized community members may legally collect eggs.
Read more

Magnitude 5.3 Costa Rica Earthquake Shakes The Southern Pacific Before Dawn

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake shook the southern Pacific region of Costa Rica early this morning, surprising residents there and in parts of the Central...
Read more

Costa Rica Explains VAT Refunds for Hotel Stays Abroad

Travelers paying for overseas accommodation through certain booking platforms with Costa Rican credit or debit cards can face an automatic 13% VAT charge, even...
Read more

Costa Rica’s Rincón de la Vieja Sends Plume 1,000 Meters Above Crater

Costa Rica’s Rincón de la Vieja volcano erupted yesterday sending a plume approximately 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) above its crater and bringing the number...
Read more
The Tico Times
The Tico Times
🌴 The Weekly Pura Vida

Costa Rica, Once a Week

The week's top stories, weather & insider tips — delivered every Sunday. One email, zero clutter.

🔒 Free. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Loading…

Latest News from Costa Rica

Costa Rica Coffee Maker Chorreador
Costa Rica Car Rentals
Costa Rica Travel Insurance
Costa Rica Travel
Tico Times Logo

© 2026 The Tico Times

Services

Support