People across the world today mark National Espresso Day (yes, it has its own day), recognizing the quick, strong coffee pull that originated in Italy more than a century...
Six airlines cancelled their routes with Venezuela on Saturday, after the United States warned civil aviation about an “increase in military activity” amid the deployment of US forces in...
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit off Costa Rica's Pacific coast on Saturday afternoon, according to Oviscori. The tremor occurred at 12:41 p.m. local time, centered at 8.76 degrees north latitude...
Travelers passing through Juan Santamaría International Airport now have a direct way to step into Costa Rica's cultural roots with the launch of the Alajuela City Tour. AERIS, the...
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro took to the stage at the Miraflores presidential palace during a Student Day march, where he danced to a remix of his own words promoting...
Costa Rica's tourism industry faces a sharp downturn, with roughly 22,000 jobs lost in the past year. This drop hits hard in coastal and rural areas, where hotels and...
Costa Rica's road network faces a critical breakdown, with seven out of 10 bridges in poor condition, according to the latest State of the Nation report released this month....
A senior Costa Rican government official has confirmed that the country remains open to receiving Kilmar Abrego García, a Salvadoran man at the center of a high-profile U.S. deportation...
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro was taken from house arrest into police custody on Saturday to prevent him from escaping as he appeals a conviction for a failed coup...
Eight former presidents of Costa Rica issued a joint statement on Thursday defending our country's democratic institutions, particularly the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE), against recent international scrutiny. The leaders,...
Drivers on Route 32 faced another disruption today when fallen debris forced a temporary shutdown in the Zurquí area. The Ministry of Public Works and Transportation (MOPT) closed the...
A senior official from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement testified in a federal court hearing that Costa Rica stands off-limits for deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran migrant entangled...
Costa Rica has submitted its updated climate plan to the United Nations, setting new goals to protect and restore coastal wetlands as part of its fight against global warming....
Miss Mexico was crowned Miss Universe in Thailand on Friday, strutting to victory after several dramatic missteps before the final round, including staging a walkout when an organiser of the...
The Costa Rican Football Federation has ended its partnership with Mexican coach Miguel "El Piojo" Herrera after the national team missed out on the 2026 World Cup. The decision...
A U.S. Congressman has stepped into Costa Rica's heated political debate, requesting a direct briefing from our country's ambassador in Washington amid growing questions about our nation's democratic processes....
Each year, as the wet season winds down in Costa Rica, the air fills with the calls of warblers and thrushes arriving from their northern breeding grounds. From my...
Guanacaste Airport rolls out new routes for the high season that started this month, featuring a fresh direct flight from Canada to Liberia. Canadian carrier Porter Airlines steps into...
Officials from the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation kicked off a major renovation of the bridge over the Tempisque River in Guardia de Liberia tomorrow. The project addresses...
Our national soccer team finished their 2026 World Cup qualifying run with a 0-0 draw against Honduras on Tuesday night. The result put the team third in their Concacaf...
Costa Rica’s agricultural exporters breathed easier last week after the United States lifted tariffs on key products, restoring duty-free access under long-standing trade agreements. The move, detailed in an...
I recently watched the original Jurassic Park for the first time. I had often heard the movie was based in Costa Rica, but less than 10 minutes in, I...
A team from the FBI's Joint Task Force Vulcan touched down in Guatemala yesterday to assist local forces in tracking down 16 fugitive leaders of the Barrio 18 gang....
Costa Rica's national team drew 0-0 with Honduras in their final Concacaf qualifier match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sealing elimination for both sides at the Estadio Nacional...
Costa Rica has earned second place in the Wanderlust Readers' Travel Awards for the most desirable country in the world. The ranking places the nation just behind Japan, with...
Six airlines cancelled their routes with Venezuela on Saturday, after the United States warned civil aviation about an “increase in military activity” amid the...
Miss Mexico was crowned Miss Universe in Thailand on Friday, strutting to victory after several dramatic missteps before the final round, including staging a walkout...
Costa Rica has entered a new chapter in its film industry by submitting a single documentary for consideration in two major Academy Award categories....
In the United States, Halloween ranks as the second-biggest commercial holiday, pulling in billions each year through costumes, candy and decorations. Here in Costa...
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit off Costa Rica's Pacific coast on Saturday afternoon, according to Oviscori. The tremor occurred at 12:41 p.m. local time, centered...
PBS's latest NATURE episode, Jaguar Beach, brings viewers to Costa Rica's Pacific coast, where jaguars and olive ridley sea turtles interact in ways that...
A Mexican marine biologist with decades of experience studying sharks faced a life-threatening encounter in September when a Galapagos shark clamped down on his...
