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Costa Rica Lawmakers Challenge Sweeping State-Secrecy Order

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Opposition lawmakers asked Costa Rica’s Constitutional Chamber today to immediately suspend a decree that places broad categories of government security information, including budgets and public contracts, under state secrecy....

Costa Rica flood emergency keeps 473 schools closed and 1,300 people in shelters

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The rain has eased but saturated ground keeps the risk high across the Caribbean and Northern Zone. Here is what is closed, what is reachable and what to check before you drive.

Paulo Wanchope expected back at Herediano for a third spell in charge

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The former Manchester City and West Ham striker is reported to be closing an agreement to take over at Herediano, a job he has held twice before. The club has not announced it.

Costa Rica Highway Project Faces Questions Over Removal of Wildlife Routes

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An internal audit at Costa Rica’s National Roadway Council (Conavi) has warned that construction work on the Barranca-Limonal highway disrupted natural overhead routes used by wildlife, potentially leaving animals...

Former Costa Rica Health Minister’s Trial Delayed After Lawyer Leaves Case

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The trial of former Health Minister Joselyn Chacón has been postponed until October after a court ruled that her attorney had abandoned the defense and the former official missed...

China’s Xi Warns Against Outside Interference in Latin America

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Chinese President Xi Jinping defended Latin America’s “independence and self-reliance” during talks with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa, arguing that countries in the region should be free to build international...

Costa Rica Audit Finds 157 Unfinished Works and Safety Risks on Route 32

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A new technical audit of the Route 32 expansion has identified 157 unfinished works, unstable slopes and road-safety problems along the highway connecting central Costa Rica with Limón and...

Costa Rica Closes Turrialba Volcano and Guayabo Monument Due to Heavy Rains

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Two popular to visit in the Turrialba area have closed temporarily as continued rainfall and saturated ground raise the risk of landslides and other emergencies. The public areas of...

Nurses Strike at Hospital México After Staffing Talks Collapse

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More than 180 nurses walked out at one of Costa Rica's three national referral hospitals after talks with the CCSS ended without agreement.

El Niño Deepens Costa Rica’s Divide Between Drought and Heavy Rain

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Costa Rica is experiencing two sharply different rainy seasons at once, with a growing drought across the Pacific side and Central Valley while unusually heavy rainfall affects the Caribbean....

Costa Rica Study Examines How Water-Resistant Sunscreen Affects Body Heat

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Some water-resistant sunscreens may slightly reduce the body’s ability to cool itself during prolonged exercise in hot conditions, according to research conducted at the University of Costa Rica. The...

Route 32 shut again with a reopening decision due this morning

The Tico Times -
Route 32 between the Central Valley and Limón remained closed early Tuesday pending a MOPT inspection. What the detours look like and why the slopes keep failing.

Guanacaste Airport Outpaces Costa Rica’s Main Airport

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Costa Rica welcomed more than 2 million international tourists during the first seven months of 2026, but the clearest sign of change was not simply how many people arrived....

What happened to Galeria Namu?

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Founded in 1998, Galeria Namu had become a must-visit attraction for tourists visiting San Jose, as well as for many nationals, interested in seeing the gallery’s curated collection of...

Costa Rica Flooding Forces 500 Into Shelters as Pacific Side Runs Dry

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Two tropical waves in three days left the Caribbean and Northern Zone saturated while the Pacific sits in its driest stretch of the year. Here is what the next four weeks look like.

Why Spending US Dollars in Costa Rica Can Be Surprisingly Difficult

Don Mateo -
When money is the subject, I am as old school as anybody. Cash is king in my world. The thrill, the feel of a stack of banknotes will always...

Fernández Tours Flooded Limón as Pressure Builds for an Emergency Declaration

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Fernández toured flooded Limón on Monday as a legislator pressed for a formal emergency declaration for the Caribbean.

Costa Rica’s Corcovado Faces Ranger Shortage and Environmental Crime

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Concerns are growing over Costa Rica’s ability to protect Corcovado National Park as park rangers contend with illegal gold mining, poaching, logging, illegal fishing and incursions into protected land...

Costa Rica Under Orange Alert as Caribbean Ground Reaches Saturation

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Updated Monday at 11:40 a.m. Route 32 has reopened. The Río Chirripó bridge on Route 4 is closed. The ground across the Caribbean can no longer absorb water. Soil saturation...

More than 900 Costa Rican schools have no classes this Monday

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If your child goes to school in Turrialba, Sarapiquí, Limón or Sulá, there are no classes today. Those four areas are closed in full, across every school and every...

Possible Archaeological Find in Costa Rica Delays Water Project

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A long-awaited project to bring piped drinking water to Isla Caballo has hit another delay after crews uncovered ceramic pieces, shells and fossil material that may have archaeological significance....

Family Demands Answers on Missing Political Prisoners in Nicaragua

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Relatives of a retired military officer and his wife, who were detained a year ago in Nicaragua, demanded Saturday that the government of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo provide...

General Cañas Highway Lane Closures Begin Monday in Costa Rica

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Drivers using the General Cañas Highway between Alajuela and San José should prepare for additional congestion beginning Monday as crews carry out eight days of work along one of...

Costa Rican Surfers Chase a Home Title as WSL Finals Day Runs at Playa Hermosa

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The quarterfinals, semifinals and final of the Garabito Surf City Pro all run Sunday at Playa Hermosa, with Leilani McGonagle carrying the strongest Costa Rican result into the closing rounds.

Costa Rica Heavy Rains Cause Flooding and Travel Disruptions

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Heavy rains from Tropical Wave No. 32 left flooding, overflowing rivers, landslides and road problems across several parts of Costa Rica, while forecasters warned that unstable conditions would continue...

Costa Rica Beach Overwhelmed by Trash Flowing Down Tárcoles River

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A Pacific beach with the potential to attract tourists has instead become one of the clearest examples of Costa Rica’s struggle with waste, as garbage carried down the Tárcoles...

Costa Rica’s Route 32 Reopens After a Morning Landslide Shuts the Highway

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Route 32 closed for about four hours Saturday morning after material fell on the San José-Limón highway. Here are the alternates and why the road can shut again.

The Panama Canal Opened 112 Years Ago Today

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Twelve years of digging, an estimated 27,500 deaths and roughly $375 million ended quietly on the morning of August 15, 1914, when a single steamship slipped into a lock...

Costa Rica Estate Becomes Refuge for Rare Agami Heron

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Around 1,000 agami herons have made a private estate in Guatuso their home, creating an unusual concentration of one of the most elusive heron species found in Costa Rica....

One of Costa Rica’s Must-Do Trips: The Water Taxi from Sierpe to Drake Bay

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There are some trips in Costa Rica where the journey is every bit as memorable as the destination. The water taxi from Sierpe to Drake Bay is one of...
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The Panama Canal Opened 112 Years Ago Today

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Twelve years of digging, an estimated 27,500 deaths and roughly $375 million ended quietly on the morning of August...

Costa Rica’s Route 32 Reopens After a Morning Landslide Shuts the Highway

The Tico Times -
Route 32 closed for about four hours Saturday morning after material fell on the San José-Limón highway. Here are the alternates and why the road can shut again.

Costa Rica Estate Becomes Refuge for Rare Agami Heron

The Tico Times -
Around 1,000 agami herons have made a private estate in Guatuso their home, creating an unusual concentration of one...

El Niño Deepens Costa Rica’s Divide Between Drought and Heavy Rain

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Costa Rica is experiencing two sharply different rainy seasons at once, with a growing drought across the Pacific side...

Costa Rica Beach Overwhelmed by Trash Flowing Down Tárcoles River

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A Pacific beach with the potential to attract tourists has instead become one of the clearest examples of Costa...
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Travel and Tourism

Costa Rica Closes Turrialba Volcano and Guayabo Monument Due to Heavy Rains

The Tico Times -
Two popular to visit in the Turrialba area have closed temporarily as continued rainfall and saturated ground raise the...

Costa Rica Study Examines How Water-Resistant Sunscreen Affects Body Heat

The Tico Times -
Some water-resistant sunscreens may slightly reduce the body’s ability to cool itself during prolonged exercise in hot conditions, according...

Route 32 shut again with a reopening decision due this morning

The Tico Times -
Route 32 between the Central Valley and Limón remained closed early Tuesday pending a MOPT inspection. What the detours look like and why the slopes keep failing.

Guanacaste Airport Outpaces Costa Rica’s Main Airport

The Tico Times -
Costa Rica welcomed more than 2 million international tourists during the first seven months of 2026, but the clearest...

Fernández Tours Flooded Limón as Pressure Builds for an Emergency Declaration

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Fernández toured flooded Limón on Monday as a legislator pressed for a formal emergency declaration for the Caribbean.
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Expat Living

More than 900 Costa Rican schools have no classes this Monday

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If your child goes to school in Turrialba, Sarapiquí, Limón or Sulá, there are no classes today. Those four...

Costa Rica Moves Immigration Applications Online for Some Foreign Executives

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Costa Rica has moved several immigration procedures for foreign executives and their families online, allowing eligible applicants to complete...

Costa Rica Dollar Exchange Rate Hits Historic Low as Central Bank Intervenes

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The U.S. dollar has fallen to its lowest level in Costa Rica’s modern wholesale foreign-exchange market, increasing the squeeze...

Costa Rica’s Water Squeeze Is Changing What Property Buyers Check First

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If you are looking to buy land in Costa Rica, the document that will decide your purchase is not...

Costa Rica Targets Luxury Car Tax Evasion After Ferrari Case

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A Ferrari declared for a fraction of its real value has become the poster case for a customs loophole...
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Latin America News

China’s Xi Warns Against Outside Interference in Latin America

Chinese President Xi Jinping defended Latin America’s “independence and self-reliance” during talks with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa, arguing that countries in the region should...

Family Demands Answers on Missing Political Prisoners in Nicaragua

Relatives of a retired military officer and his wife, who were detained a year ago in Nicaragua, demanded Saturday that the government of Daniel...

The Panama Canal Opened 112 Years Ago Today

Twelve years of digging, an estimated 27,500 deaths and roughly $375 million ended quietly on the morning of August 15, 1914, when a single...

Nicaragua Bishop Abelardo Mata Says He Is Well After Detention

Catholic Bishop Abelardo Mata, a critic of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, said he is in good condition in an interview broadcast Wednesday by the...

Colombia Quake Death Toll Passes 200 as Rescue Efforts Intensify

The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck western Colombia yesterday has climbed above 200 as rescue crews continue searching collapsed buildings and...

Costa Rica Opens Consular Line in Colombia as Earthquake Toll Climbs Past 70

Costa Rica's embassy has opened consular lines in Colombia after Monday's magnitude 7.4 earthquake. Seven airports are shut, Bogotá is still operating, and Avianca and LATAM are waiving change fees.

Powerful Earthquake Strikes Colombia’s Pacific Coast

A powerful earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday morning, damaging buildings in the Pacific department of Chocó and sending office workers into the streets...
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Arts and Culture

What happened to Galeria Namu?

Founded in 1998, Galeria Namu had become a must-visit attraction for tourists visiting San Jose, as well as for many nationals, interested in seeing...

Possible Archaeological Find in Costa Rica Delays Water Project

A long-awaited project to bring piped drinking water to Isla Caballo has hit another delay after crews uncovered ceramic pieces, shells and fossil material...

Mother’s Day Is a Full National Holiday in Costa Rica

Today is Día de la Madre, and it is a full national holiday in Costa Rica, not just a greeting-card occasion. Public offices are...

Costa Rica Races to Preserve Its Indigenous Languages

Several of Costa Rica’s Indigenous languages are at risk of disappearing as the number of fluent speakers declines and younger generations increasingly grow up...

Costa Rica’s Romería Closes With Zero Deaths and 1,772 Medical Cases

Costa Rica's Romería closed without a single reported death, ending a nine-day emergency operation in which the Costa Rican Red Cross treated 1,772 people...

Costa Rica’s President Attends the Basílica Mass for the First Time Since 2023

President Laura Fernández attended Sunday's solemn Mass for the Virgen de los Ángeles in Cartago, the first Costa Rican head of state to take...

La Negrita: Faith, Unity, and the Heart of Costa Rica

Today, thousands of pilgrims from across Costa Rica are arriving at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels in Cartago. They come on...
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Environment and Wildlife

Costa Rica flood emergency keeps 473 schools closed and 1,300 people in shelters

The rain has eased but saturated ground keeps the risk high across the Caribbean and Northern Zone. Here is what is closed, what is reachable and what to check before you drive.

Costa Rica Highway Project Faces Questions Over Removal of Wildlife Routes

An internal audit at Costa Rica’s National Roadway Council (Conavi) has warned that construction work on the Barranca-Limonal highway disrupted natural overhead routes used...

El Niño Deepens Costa Rica’s Divide Between Drought and Heavy Rain

Costa Rica is experiencing two sharply different rainy seasons at once, with a growing drought across the Pacific side and Central Valley while unusually...

Costa Rica Flooding Forces 500 Into Shelters as Pacific Side Runs Dry

Two tropical waves in three days left the Caribbean and Northern Zone saturated while the Pacific sits in its driest stretch of the year. Here is what the next four weeks look like.

Costa Rica’s Corcovado Faces Ranger Shortage and Environmental Crime

Concerns are growing over Costa Rica’s ability to protect Corcovado National Park as park rangers contend with illegal gold mining, poaching, logging, illegal fishing...

Costa Rica Beach Overwhelmed by Trash Flowing Down Tárcoles River

A Pacific beach with the potential to attract tourists has instead become one of the clearest examples of Costa Rica’s struggle with waste, as...

Costa Rica Estate Becomes Refuge for Rare Agami Heron

Around 1,000 agami herons have made a private estate in Guatuso their home, creating an unusual concentration of one of the most elusive heron...
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