Today in Costa Rica Costa Rica Mourns Pope Francis: Church Honors His Legacy Pope Francis Passes Away at 88, Leaving Legacy of Compassion Costa Rica Faces UN Lawsuit Over Rights of Deported Migrant Children Easter in Costa Rica: A Celebration of Faith and Tradition Costa Rica Orders President Chaves to End Political Belligerence Before Elections HomePic of the DayPic of the Day: Hopping into the weekend Pic of the Day: Hopping into the weekend By Alejandro Zúñiga September 19, 2020 Share FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Alejandro Zúñiga / The Tico Times Happy weekend from all of us at The Tico Times! (Courtesy of Brian Kubicki) (Courtesy of Alvaro Cubero/Rainforest Adventures) Photo by Daniel Feldman. Popular Articles Costa Rica to Launch Online Driver’s License Renewal Service in October Starting October 2025, renewing or replacing a driver’s license in Costa Rica will be as simple as a few clicks, thanks to a new... Read more Poás Volcano Eruptions Hurt Costa Rica Tourism Economy The recent eruptions of Poás Volcano have delivered a severe blow to the tourism-dependent communities surrounding Poás Volcano National Park, with local businesses reporting... Read more Pope Francis Passes Away at 88, Leaving Legacy of Compassion The Vatican announced the passing of Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope today at 7:35 a.m. (5:35 a.m. GMT). He was 88. The... Read more Alejandro Zúñiga Share FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Latest Articles VIDEO: How a Bird on my Porch in Costa Rica Relates to Wildlife and a Hole in a Tree April 22, 2025 Costa Rica Faces Tourism Slump Despite High Season April 22, 2025 How Pope Francis Transformed Vatican Finances, Discipline & Ecology April 22, 2025 Happy Earth Day 2025: Celebrating Costa Rica’s Natural Wonders in Photos April 22, 2025 Costa Rica Mourns Pope Francis: Church Honors His Legacy April 21, 2025 Poás Volcano Eruption Blankets Costa Rica’s Central Valley in Ash April 21, 2025 Costa Rica Faces Uncertainty as U.S. – China Tariff War Escalates April 21, 2025