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Nicaragua’s Premier Cigar Festival Puro Sabor Underway

Nicaragua’s flagship cigar-industry event, the Puro Sabor Nicaraguan Cigar Festival (now in its 13th edition), is captivating enthusiasts and international visitors with an immersive...

4.5 Magnitude Quake Shakes San José

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck the capital and surrounding areas causing residents to feel a strong shake but resulting in no reported injuries or...

Canada–Guanacaste flights will run year-round, expanding Canada at Liberia Airport

Travelers flying between Canada and Costa Rica’s Pacific coast will have more options outside the traditional high season. Guanacaste Airport in Liberia (LIR) says...

Marriott and Hilton Plan 22 Costa Rica Hotel Openings Through 2028

Marriott and Hilton, the two international hotel chains with the largest presence in Costa Rica, are planning a combined 22 hotel openings in our...

Cold Front to Increase Rains and Winds in Costa Rica in Coming Days

A powerful cold front, known as Empuje Frío #11, is sweeping across the Caribbean Sea and is set to bring intensified rainfall and strong...

Crime, Jobs Lead Voter Priorities in Costa Rica’s 2026 Presidential Contest

Laura Fernández maintains a clear advantage in recent polls as Costa Rica's presidential election nears on February 1. Surveys indicate she could win in...

Guatemala Decrees State of Siege After Gangs Kill Eight Police Officers

Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo on Sunday decreed a state of siege across the country after gangs killed eight police officers in recent hours and...

How Scammers Use Real Photos to Steal Deposits on Costa Rica Getaways

As Costa Ricans and tourists finalize plans for Semana Santa and mid-year breaks, authorities and consumer groups issue fresh alerts on a persistent scam...

Endangered White-Lipped Peccaries Found Slaughtered Inside Golfo Dulce Forest Reserve

Last Wednesday, the carcasses of ten wild pigs were found slaughtered inside the Golfo Dulce Forest Reserve on the Osa Peninsula in southern Costa...

Hostage Crisis Unfolds in Guatemala Prisons After Gang Leader Transfers

Gang members sparked riots in multiple prisons across Guatemala on Saturday, taking more than 40 guards and staff as hostages. The unrest stems from...
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Costa Rica Braces for Weekend Chill with Valle Central Temperature Drops

Costa Rica residents and tourists alike face colder mornings through the weekend, with temperatures in the Valle Central dropping by up to 4 degrees...

Costa Rica’s San Carlos Hospital Under Fire for 26-Year Appointment Waits

Patients at San Carlos Hospital in northern Costa Rica are facing staggering delays for medical appointments, with some waits stretching as far as 26...

Argentina’s Baez Eliminated by Darderi at Australian Open

Sebastian Baez's strong start to the 2026 season hit a roadblock on Thursday at the Australian Open, where the Argentine fell in the second...

Guatemala Gang Violence Surge Exposes Security Weaknesses

The recent spike in gang violence in Guatemala has exposed weaknesses in the country’s security apparatus, but it has also fueled allegations of a...