A 39-kilometer stretch of highway between Puntarenas and San José, will be open only in the direction of the capital. The one-way traffic is intended to better facilitate the influx of traffic that's expect to be brought on by travelers returning from Christmas vacation.
A new agreement regarding private docks in the Pacific port of Puntarenas is being put to the test. Fishing authorities say boats are complying with the law, but environmentalists disagree.
Costa Rica’s Turrialba Volcano rang in 2010 with a surprise eruption of ash and gas, setting the stage for a year in which almost all of Costa Rica’s active volcanoes produced significant activity. So which volcano rumbled the most?
Families who receive homes from Un Techo Para Mi País fund 10 percent of the cost of the home. Each home is roughly 200 square feet and costs around $1,700 to construct.
COBAN, Guatemala -- The Guatemalan military declared a state of siege Sunday in a northern province that authorities say has been overtaken by Mexican...