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Poás Volcano is smoking and glowing red

Costa Rican officials don't mind the glowing, fuming volcano. In fact, you can take a closer look at Poás Volcano this weekend from a lookout point at the Poás National Park. The park is open daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Bus driver caught smuggling $30,000 in his tennis shoes

Police found $30,000 in cash stuffed into a pair of tennis shoes and another $33,900 in the 45-year-old suspect's suitcase.

Recent scandals could hurt Costa Rica’s press freedom ranking next year

Costa Rica maintained an impressive ranking in the 2014 World Press Freedom Index released Wednesday, placing 21st worldwide for press freedom, third in the Americas and first in Latin America. But we queried whether recent scandals were taken into account.

Oscar Arias confirms he will vote for Johnny Araya in the runoff

Translation: "Oscar Arias reiterates his support for Araya in the second round, and denies that Luis Guillermo Solís asked for his support."

Ex-Costa Rican President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Oscar Arias blasts Venezuelan government

Most of Costa Rica's highest ranking officials have come down hard on Venezuela's deadly response to anti-government protests on Friday. But ex-President Oscar Arias began raising his voice last night. On Thursday, the 1987 Nobel Peace Prize winner gave one of the most thorough condemnations of the Nicolás Maduro's government.

Costa Rica deplores violence in Venezuela, calls for investigation

The government and presidential aspirants of Costa Rica called for investigations Friday into the violence during protests in Venezuela that claimed the lives of three and injured dozens more on Wednesday.

Venezuela leader calls new rally amid rival protests

CARACAS, Venezuela – Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro called on supporters to march "for peace and against fascism" this weekend following fierce student-led opposition protests that erupted into deadly violence.

Love in Costa Rica: A photo story of San José Parks

If you have ever walked through a San José park, you have probably seen people making out in a San José park. Or you have at least seen people cuddling in a suspiciously postcoital way.

Ask A Costa Rica Expat: What are the U.S. tax implications of marrying a foreigner?

Valentine's day is here, and love is in the air. If you're anything like me, there's only one thing on your mind: taxes. OK, maybe you aren't thinking about taxes when you spend time with your Valentine, but if you see wedding bells in your future, the U.S. tax implications should at least be considered.

Craft beer bonanza, and other happenings in Costa Rica

Costa Ballena Craft Beer Fest Not long ago, “cerveza artisenal” was a foreign concept in Costa Rica. But today, the craft beer revolution is in...

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