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Guatemala’s New Semana Santa Destinations See High Demand

Guatemala tourism authorities say places like El Paredón, Monterrico and Esquipulas draw growing interest ahead of Semana Santa, traditionally one of the busiest travel...

Costa Rica Women March for Democracy and Rights on International Women’s Day

Women and supporters march in downtown San José today to observe International Women's Day and voice demands for greater rights and protections. The 8M...

Chaves Says He Would Run for President Again If Costa Rica Needs Him

President Rodrigo Chaves said he has not ruled out running for the presidency again once his current term ends. In a recent interview with...

El Salvador Hands Down Sentences of Up to 300 Years

A court in El Salvador sentenced 39 members of a criminal gang to prison terms of up to 300 years for murder and multiple...

Inside Venezuela’s Bull Tailing Culture in the Llanos

When the bull bolts out into the ring, a mad scramble begins as the riders vie to grab its tail and knock it to...

New Fungus Threatens Costa Rica Strawberry Crops

A fungus detected for the first time in Costa Rica and Central America now puts strawberry crops at risk of losses up to 40...

Trump Brings Latin American Conservative Leaders to Florida Summit

US President Donald Trump, currently waging a war with Iran, hosts a dozen right-wing leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean on Saturday to...

Home Invasion Forces Canadian Visitors to Leave Costa Rica

A Canadian couple from Nanaimo shared details of an armed home invasion that cut their vacation in Costa Rica short. Louise Fleming and Drew...

Chaves and Fernández Predict Dollar Will Stay Low in Costa Rica

President Rodrigo Chaves and President-elect Laura Fernández say the U.S. dollar will stay at low levels against the colón. Both leaders point to steady...

Mexico Announces Plan for 100,000 Security Personnel at World Cup

Mexico announced Friday it will station nearly 100,000 police, soldiers and private security guards across its three World Cup host cities to protect fans...
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Drone Videos Reopen Debate on Tourism in Rio’s Favelas

While lining up, some tourists touch up their makeup to parade on the rooftop of a small house in Rio de Janeiro's largest favela,...

ICT Starts Picadillo Route to Spice Up Costa Rica Tourism

The Instituto Costarricense de Turismo (ICT) has rolled out "La Ruta del Picadillo," a new initiative that spotlights one of our country's staple dishes...

Andreeva’s Indian Wells Defense Ends in Dramatic Loss

Mirra Andreeva's title defense at Indian Wells ended in frustration during the third round on Monday. Katerina Siniakova defeated the Russian 4-6, 7-6 (5),...

San José’s Simón Bolívar Park Set for Temporary Access This Saturday

The Simón Bolívar Urban Natural Park will open to the public for a single day on Saturday, March 14, starting at 9 a.m. This...