The Tico Times

Over the last two decades, Costa Rica has developed a reputation for its ample array of outdoor adventures. Canopy tours, horseback riding, rafting, rappelling...

Catherine Bellis of the United States and Roman Safiullin from Russia win the girls' and boys' singles finals in this classic tennis tournament.

Costa Rica's unemployment rate dropped from 9.6 to 8.9 during the first three quarters of 2013 but it wasn't enough to avoid the lamentable title.

The National Liberation Party candidate said that the proposed highway expansion would be publicly financed and not rely on a concession.

Each year in January, Ticos descend on the sleepy coffee town of Palmares, northwest of San José, for the country’s most rowdy fiesta. Palmares hosts a traditional Costa Rican festival with bullfights, horse parades and carnival rides, but also brings in famous international acts and way more beer than is probably necessary.

Coffee experts hope the new variety from Brazil will diversify farmers' plantations to fend off the fungus and improve yields.

Police have not yet released the victim's name.

A Tico Times reporter takes on Costa Rica's windiest lake on a windsurfing board.

National Theater Company to host Escena Viva 2014.

The Costa Rican tournament that has hosted Roger Federer and Victoria Azarenka celebrates its 50th anniversary.