Southwest Airlines is expanding its service to Costa Rica’s Guanacaste province with new and extended nonstop flights from Austin and Nashville for the summer...

El Niño Leaves Guanacaste Dry and My Family Rationing Water

Vincent Losasso - October 3, 2026

El Niño has turned Guanacaste's rainy season brown. One expat on dry rivers, thirsty wildlife and water rationing at home.

Margaritaville at Sea Adds Limón as Its First Costa Rica Port

The Tico Times - October 3, 2026

Margaritaville at Sea will make Limón its first Costa Rica port of call in 2028.

The Costa Rica Bike Ride I Was Lucky to Survive

Don Mateo - October 2, 2026

Two anonymous Ticos once prevented me from doing one of the more insane things I have ever thought of doing in my life. It...

McDonald’s Opens Its 81st Location in Costa Rica

The Tico Times - October 2, 2026

The fast-food chain enters Puntarenas with a solar-powered location offering AutoMac and McCafé.

Breeze Airways Begins First Costa Rica Flights From Tampa

The Tico Times - October 2, 2026

Breeze Airways will begin flying to Costa Rica tomorrow, opening a new nonstop connection between Tampa, Florida, and Juan Santamaría International Airport near San...

Costa Rica’s New Workplace Harassment Standard Takes Effect Today

The Tico Times - October 2, 2026

A new workplace harassment standard takes effect in Costa Rica today. Here's what changes for employers and workers.

Costa Rica Raises Alert Around Rincón de la Vieja Volcano

Steven Hodel - October 1, 2026

Costa Rica has raised the alert level for communities around Rincón de la Vieja Volcano after scientists detected increased volcanic activity, marking a further...

Costa Rica’s Capital Brings Its Forgotten Tram History Back Into View

The Tico Times - October 1, 2026

A piece of San José’s transportation history is coming back into view, but not in the way one might expect. The Municipality of San...

Costa Rica Ombudsman Condemns Justice Minister’s Prison Video

The Tico Times - October 1, 2026

Costa Rica's ombudsman condemned a Justice Ministry video showing inmates on a prison floor. The minister says her opinion isn't binding.

Costa Rica Takes Two Top Honors in National Geographic UK Travel Awards

The Tico Times - October 1, 2026

British travelers have placed Costa Rica at the top of two major travel categories, naming it their favorite destination for both adventure and responsible...

Costa Rica Extradites Alleged Meth Ringleader to Florida

The Tico Times - October 1, 2026

Costa Rican authorities moved Farid Alberto Morales Araya, known as “Beto,” from La Reforma prison to Juan Santamaría International Airport early today as they...