No menu items!

COSTA RICA'S LEADING ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER

HomePic of the DayPic of the Day: Sunset on Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste

Pic of the Day: Sunset on Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste

The Tico Times
By The Tico Times
Costa Rica's Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste
Alejandro Zúñiga / The Tico Times

December in Costa Rica marks the beginning of the dry season and many clear-sky sunsets like this one.

Guanacaste also contains some of the driest areas of Costa Rica, and the upcoming months can be a hazard for people who live there. A 2014 drought was the worst on record since 1950, according to the National Meteorological Institute.

 

 

Trending Now

Costa Rica Ends Papagayo Building-Rights Transfer Rule

Costa Rica as thrown out a contested building rule at the center of a court fight over development in the Gulf of Papagayo. The...
Read more

Rip Currents, High Surf Threaten Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast

Those heading to Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast this week are being urged to use caution as higher surf, rip currents and a pair of...
Read more

Costa Rica Bookstore to Close After 130 Years

Costa Rica is losing one of its most historic bookstores. Librería Lehmann announced its permanent closure yesterday, bringing to an end 130 years of...
Read more

Costa Rica Begins License Checks for Bicimoto Drivers

Costa Rica’s Traffic Police have begun enforcing license and registration rules for “bicimotos,” the small motorized two-wheel vehicles that have become common on city...
Read more

Birdwatching Becomes Major Growth Area for Costa Rica Tourism

Birdwatching is becoming one of Costa Rica’s most valuable tourism niches, as travelers seek trips built around wildlife, local guides and rural destinations rather...
Read more

Costa Rica Sportfishing Industry Presents Roadmap for Coastal Communities

Costa Rica’s sport and tourist fishing industry has presented a new strategic roadmap aimed at strengthening coastal economies, improving coordination with public institutions and...
Read more

Costa Rica Wildlife Cameras Capture Rare Swamp Eel Encounters

I should have a near zero percent chance of recording freshwater eels with my camera traps. Not only are they found underwater, but they’re...
Read more

Costa Rica’s Farmers Markets Are Still the Best Place to Buy Local

Every weekend, towns across Costa Rica close off a street or fill a covered hall with tables of mangoes, hands of banana, fresh cheese...
Read more

On Father’s Day Costa Rica Quietly Rethinks What It Means to Be a Dad

Costa Rica celebrates Father's Day today and anyone who spent August here will notice the difference immediately: the third Sunday of June arrives with...
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