The Tico Times

I’ve already highlighted what I think are the top three chifrijos in Costa Rica. Doing so was one of my first orders of...

The U.S.-Costa Rican philanthropist chatted with us before being honored as a CRUSAder of the Year.

Workers from the public sector attend a vigil at Plaza de la Democracia during a strike called by the unions to protest against a tax reform project in San Jose, Costa Rica on November 7, 2018.

Hunger and obesity are on the rise in Latin America, particularly in Venezuela, Argentina and Bolivia. In 2017, 39.3 million people were undernourished and 3.6 million were obese, the United Nations said on Wednesday.

Here's another one from our archives.

Check out some of the best shots from this year's Ruta de los Conquistadores.

This week The Tico Times is scattering in search for interesting stories all around the popular destination.

Limón is the most culturally diverse of Costa Rica's provinces marked by an Afro-Caribbean heritage that has made a significant impact on local culture. It has influenced dress, music, food, and languages spoken throughout the region. PCV Jose recounts his experience celebrating the region's Afro-Caribbean roots with fellow Peace Corps Volunteers and staff members during festivities for Dia del Negro y Afrodescendientes.

Sorbos' edible straws make it easy to say yes to straws without harming the environment.

Our team is in Santa Teresa this week, in Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula.