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Myth and fact: No, Turrialba Volcano is not going to set off a devastating earthquake

Turrialba Volcano started its latest series of eruptions this month and the internet has been spewing misinformation ever since.

Does Costa Rica have postal codes?

Ten years after Costa Rica adopted a formal postal system the country has struggled to convince Ticos – even the government – to adopt it.

How long do I have to stay out of Costa Rica to renew my tourist visa?

Border runs. They're a pain in the wallet for perpetual tourists and immigrants waiting for their residency in Costa Rica. But how long do you have to be out of the country to renew a Costa Rica tourist visa? It’s time to set this straight for the record.

No, Costa Rica is not closing its zoos

In the spirit of setting the record straight, we at The Tico Times are starting a new occasional column called “For the record.” In this first column, we take apart the false news recently reported in online and international media that Costa Rica is closing its zoos.
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Costa Rica Raises Mandatory Vehicle Insurance Rates for 2027

Anyone owning a car in Costa Rica will face higher mandatory insurance costs in 2027, with private vehicles, motorcycles and buses among the categories...

Costa Rica’s Lesser-Known Juan Castro Blanco Park Prepares for Tourists

Construction is underway on new visitor facilities at Juan Castro Blanco National Park, a lesser-known protected area in northern Costa Rica, as officials work...

First Tampa to Costa Rica Nonstop in 25 Years Is Now Flying Twice a Week

Tampa and Costa Rica are linked nonstop again for the first time in 25 years. Breeze's twice-weekly flights are now operating.

Court Vacancies Stall Second Immunity Request Against Rodrigo Chaves

Costa Rica's Supreme Court cannot send lawmakers a new request to lift Rodrigo Chaves's immunity because it lacks an alternate justice, Justice Jorge Araya told legislators.