In November 2017, a tiger shark killed a tourist from the United States and injured a Costa Rican guide during a dive off Cocos Island. Now, scientists…

GOPlaya has made it easier than ever to find a remote, tranquil and unspoiled beach in Costa Rica. But what about getting there? In addition to their search…

Costa Rica joined a dozen other nations of the Lima Group this week in saying it will not recognize the Venezuelan government under Nicolás Maduro. The Lima…

Costa Rica designated on Tuesday the judge Manuel Ventura, a former judge for the Inter-American Court of Human Rights and a harsh critic of the Venezuelan government,…

Despite its size, Costa Rica contains more than 5 percent of the world's biodiversity. Reader Megan M. captured some of that biodiversity during a recent walk near…

The Costa Rican government began 2019 by taking steps to improve security throughout the country. Monday afternoon, the Public Security Ministry (MSP) acquired more than 150 new…

A recent study by the National University (UNA), through its Institute for Studies on Toxic Substances, warned of a "very probable" and "significant" affectation of aquatic ecosystems…

Did you hear The Tico Times on Radio Dos this morning? The Tico Times has partnered with Radio Dos to give you 90 seconds of news every Wednesday…

The Ocaso Underground Music Festival concluded this week in Tamarindo, Guanacaste. The six-day event featured a variety of musical genres and a multitude of rising performers. Tico…

ZAPOTE — The iconic (but controversial) Fiestas de Zapote concluded Sunday night with a final round of toros a la tica, the Costa Rican-style bullfighting. During the event, brave…