The Tico Times

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.

Selina is hosting a road trip through Costa Rica and Panama for entrepreneurs to learn about local initiatives.

Manuel Antonio national park offers a diversity of natural sites and animals.

On Sunday Nov. 11, 2018 at 3:00 p.m., the Escazú Christian Fellowship will host a service to commemorate Remembrance Day and Veterans’ Day in Costa Rica.

Taj Mahal is well-known and might not be as “off the eaten path” as some of the other restaurants I review, but it was...

Special growing conditions at Café Viñas produce coffee beans with exceptional flavor.

For the first time in history, the Costa Rican Colon surpassed 600 colones per dollar. On Wednesday, some banks were reporting an exchange rate of ₡616 for $1.

Earlier this year, several major companies banned plastic straws due to environmental concerns. But it’s difficult to eliminate straws altogether without something to replace them.