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Albino Boa at the Costa Rica Refugio

Albino animals are not all that rare, says Rodolfo Vargas, founder and director of the Herpetology Refuge in Santa Ana. But in the wild they rarely grow to size. Without camouflage, they are easily seen by predators. A fully grown, 3-meter long, white boa constrictor is therefore extremely rare.

Costa Rica fans drive to Brazil in … The Chunche

There are many ways to get to Brazil for the World Cup in June. One trio of Costa Ricans will drive there in what they call “El Chunche.”

Back to school for Costa Rican students today

Some 940,000 students from Costa Rica's public schools started classes Monday. Hailyn Guido, 9, and her mother, Patricia Loza, arrived to the Buenaventura Corrales...

Have you tried a Costa Rican Churchill?

On a recent trip I took to the port city of Puntarenas, I noticed a bunch of signs advertising “Churchills.” All along the Paseo de Turistas, restaurants and stands announced that their Churchills were the best in town. Good for them, I thought. But what in Costa Rica was a Churchill?
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Strange Balloon-Like Object Spotted Over Costa Rica

A mysterious white object seen high above several parts of Costa Rica over the weekend triggered a new round of speculation online, with residents...

Jannik Sinner Withdraws From Cincinnati Open With Knee Injury

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the 2026 Cincinnati Open because of a right knee injury, removing another of the tournament’s biggest...

Playa Blanca Parking Lot Closes Amid Costa Rica Beach Access Dispute

Those heading to Playa Blanca at Punta Leona will face another change in how they reach one of Costa Rica's most popular Central Pacific...

Costa Rica Targets Luxury Car Tax Evasion After Ferrari Case

A Ferrari declared for a fraction of its real value has become the poster case for a customs loophole that Costa Rica's vehicle importers...