Costa Rica News by The Tico Times Staff

The Alvarado Administration

Our chat with Epsy Campbell, Costa Rica’s vice president-elect

The Tico Times - April 30, 2018

The Tico Times sat down with the vice president-elect to discuss inequality, corruption and what she calls Costa Rica's new opportunity.

Weekend Arts Spotlight

5 questions for Costa Rican artist Alejandro Villalobos

The Tico Times - April 28, 2018

Injuries that made it painful to move enhanced his love for Costa Rica's nature.

Expats

PHOTOS: Nicaraguans in Costa Rica on protests in their home country

The Tico Times - April 28, 2018

For many people in La Carpio, the news from Nicaragua is a source of pain and fear.

Happy Hour

Costa Rican Happy Hour #6: A music video filmed at the Coca Cola Market

The Tico Times - April 27, 2018

End your week with a tune.

The Alvarado Administration

President-elect unveils gender-balanced, multi-party Cabinet in Costa Rica

The Tico Times - April 27, 2018

The Cabinet includes more women than any in Costa Rican history: 14 women ministers and 11 men.

Call to Action

A teenager’s quest to fight cancer in Costa Rica: Meet ‘Slimes Pura Vida’

The Tico Times - April 26, 2018

Nava Haney, 13, whips up homemade slimes to benefit the Ana Ross Foundation.

Events

Raffle raises funds for Costa Rican cancer screening, treatment

The Tico Times - April 26, 2018

The raffle includes more than 50 prizes and will raise money for cancer screening and treatment.

Travel & Tourism

This video may cause you to move to Costa Rica’s Santa Teresa…

The Tico Times - April 26, 2018

Humans of Pura Vida and Luca Rey Photograph filmed a mouthwatering video of Santa Teresa, Costa Rica.

The Tico Times

The Tico Times at 62: Finding new ways to serve and celebrate Costa Rica

The Tico Times - April 26, 2018

Here's what we've been up to in the months since we reopened.

Nicaragua

Sandinista stronghold calls for Nicaraguan leader to end repression

The Tico Times - April 25, 2018

If he could hear them, the comments would be a slap in the face to the president.

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