Will the Limonense sprinter be the first Costa Rican to win a medal at the Olympics since 2000? Which other Tico athletes could surprise? The Tico Times' previews the 2012 Games in London.
Shrimp trawlers devastated marine life in the Golfo Dulce until the area was declared a responsible fishing zone in 2010. While the gulf's health has improved, other problems are escalating.
We’ve all seen it: a line of leaf-cutter ants marching with leaf bits held above their heads. Could these insects actually teach us about green energy? One Costa Rican scientist thinks so.
Barrio Escalante is a one-of-a-kind neighborhood in downtown San José, with restaurants, bars and cultural activities all within walking distance. But recent assaults threaten the success of the vibrant barrio.
Costa Rica’s Caribbean ports need a makeover to compete with 21st century shipping needs. APM Terminals’ Paul Gallie tells The Tico Times how his company can help draw foreign investment to a region that badly needs it.
