The Tico Times

Officials say more than 2,000 people were evacuated from the area, but no injuries have been reported.

University of Costa Rica students filmed in all seven provinces. The video has received more than 100,000 views in less than a week.

Things in Costa Rica can sometimes get a little strange.

Crime and scandal top the list of our most-clicked stories.

The annual post-Christmas folk celebration received visits from several campaigning politicians.

Rides, grilled meat, cotton candy and a Costa Rican rodeo are at the annual fair. The festival in the southeastern San José neighborhood of Zapote runs until Jan. 5.

Did you miss our best storytelling in 2013? Here's your second chance.

Peering at the monitor, beer in hand, all Zach Boyd can see is a small cottage, a pick up truck and clusters of trees. He is playing the game GeoGuessr, which shows players a street view image from Google Maps, then has them guess its location. Boyd and the other owners of Brewha Costa Rica in the Orosi Valley play it often.

Year in review: From the zoo debate to threatened conservationists – here's a look back.

Canine guests find comfort in safe, humane accommodations.