Costa Rica Police arrested two teenagers on Thursday morning in Betania de Siquirres after a months-long probe into a small but aggressive extortion operation....

Environment and Wildlife

Environmental Concerns Prompt Calls to Halt Ocean Cove Project in Manuel Antonio

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A tourism and residential development in Manuel Antonio faces growing scrutiny as local figures push for a construction stop due to alleged harm to...

Crime

Death of Foreign Activist Adds to Costa Rica’s Mounting Security Concerns

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Authorities in Costa Rica continue to investigate the homicide of 36-year-old Francisco Ojeda Garcés, a Chilean environmentalist who had lived in the country for...

News

New York Times Spotlights Costa Rica’s Osa as Top 2026 Travel Pick

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The Osa Peninsula has landed on The New York Times' annual list of 52 places to visit in 2026, ranking fourth overall. This recognition...

Crime

El Salvador’s Bukele to Break Ground on Costa Rica’s Mega-Prison

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President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador plans to arrive in Costa Rica next week for an official visit focused on the country's new high-security...

Environment and Wildlife

Costa Rica Highway to Close Temporarily for Wildlife Crossing Installations

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Motorists traveling between the capital and the Caribbean coast need to adjust their plans this week. Route 32, the key highway linking San José...

Latin America

Trump Announces Venezuela Oil Transfer Worth Billions

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President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Venezuela plans to transfer between 30 and 50 million barrels of crude oil to the United States....

Expat Living

Guanacaste Leads Coastal Recovery in Costa Rica Real Estate

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Costa Rica’s real estate market heads into 2026 with steady footing after recent adjustments in high-end coastal areas. Buyers and investors find a landscape...

Environment and Wildlife