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Hernán Jiménez to direct his first English-language film – with a star-studded cast

"I'm making a new movie – that I'm hopelessly in love with – and these beautiful people are joining me," Hernán Jiménez wrote on Facebook.

5 questions for a U.S. aerial artist

"The work that we do is about cooperation. You get to see a group working together and you also get to see individuals taking risks and being courageous."

5 questions for a Costa Rican fire performer

Allan Barboza decided to work for himself as a fire performer at the age of 22.

5 questions for a Costa Rican rapper – and an exclusive recording

The passion to empower others is what has driven the Costa Rican rapper Nakury to share her work with the world. Nakury, who was born...

Resisting climate change feather by feather in Monteverde

"Here in Monteverde, our spring water is crystal pure. Nevertheless, we transport truckloads of water in small plastic bottles up and down the mountain."

Blues artist Jose Ramírez returns to San Pedro

A new blues show takes the stage tonight at the CCCN in San Pedro.

5 questions for a Honduran artist

"There’s a conviction that even though they’re in a precarious condition, there will always be a better tomorrow." Artist Pável Aguilar gives a voice to Honduran migrants in an exhibit now on display in San José.

5 questions for a Colombian rapper

The Tico Times chats with rapper Ephniko during his third visit to Costa Rica.

Costa Rican Indigenous Community: A Photographer’s Love Letter

An exhibit opening today at the Costa Rican-North American Cultural Center in San Pedro offers an intimate glimpse into Cabécar family life.

5 questions for a Costa Rican painter: How a prison sentence sparked a passion for art

Artist Navil Leytón found his talent at the least expected place: behind bars. Now he's sharing his gifts with others.
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Costa Rica’s Route 32 Closed After New Landslide as Cold Front Triggers Emergencies

Authorities closed Route 32 again on Friday afternoon after a fresh landslide hit the highway, disrupting travel between the Greater Metropolitan Area and the...

The Libertarian Case for Legalizing Drugs in Costa Rica

I have a friend who describes himself as an anarcho-capitalist libertarian. He believes in total individual freedom He calls speed bumps “Commie humps,” scoffs at speed limits,...

Lawmakers Question Chaves’ Move to Appoint President-Elect Fernández as Minister

Lawmakers from multiple parties have raised concerns over President Rodrigo Chaves' recent appointment of president-elect Laura Fernández as Minister of the Presidency. The decision,...

Costa Rican Hospital Climbs Ranks Among Latin America’s Best in 2026

A local private hospital has earned recognition in a major international ranking, placing it among Latin America's leading medical centers for specialized surgeries in...