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Fun and free in Costa Rica: Sunday aerobics at Parque La Sabana

With this story, Tico Times Travel launches a monthly column called “Fun and free in Costa Rica,” by Ilana Long — short dispatches on interesting things to do that cost nada.

At Grand Masonic Lodge, some of Costa Rica’s best-kept secrets remain just that

A tour of the Grand Masonic Lodge in San José with Chepecletas makes a fascinating excursion. Just don't expect the Masons to tell all their secrets.

Alajuela Walking Tours bring city’s secrets to light

Alajuela Walking Tours explore this fascinating city's little-known history — scandals, crimes, heroes and hidden treasures.

San José bus tour shows off a surprisingly vibrant, history-rich capital

A San José bus tour by Costa Rica City Square Tours hits all the right spots, and brings to life some of this capital's little-known history.
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JetBlue First Class Is Coming to Three Costa Rica Routes This Winter

JetBlue's BlueFirst first class reaches Liberia Dec. 26 and San José Jan. 5. Here is what the new cabin includes.

Santa Cruz Inspector’s New Truck and Mayor’s Son’s Bank Deposits Under Scrutiny in Guanacaste Probe

A municipal inspector in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, bought a new Toyota Hilux for 21.2 million colones (about $46,500) that his income cannot account for,...

US Embassy Links Chinese Mining to Illegal Gold Digging in Costa Rica, China Calls It Unfounded

The United States Embassy in Costa Rica has accused Chinese mining companies operating in Nicaragua of driving illegal gold extraction across the border into...

Costa Rica Used-Car Imports Fall 85% After Tax Loophole Closes

Costa Rica imported just 631 used vehicles in September, down 85% from a year earlier, as new customs valuation rules took hold. The average declared value doubled to $8,227 and tax per vehicle rose 71%.