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This Thanksgiving in Costa Rica, pass a plate to those in need

Share your Thanksgiving meal with a child in need - including children who have fled the Syrian conflict - with just a click on your smartphone.

Ballet performance raises funds for low-income patients and families

The performances will benefit the Fundación Casa Beatriz, which provides housing and support to low-income families who must travel long distances to San José to receive medical treatment.

Tico Times freelancer sells photos to finance fellowship

Alvarado was selected to work with low-income communities in Chile.

Raffle raises funds for Costa Rican cancer screening, treatment

The raffle includes more than 50 prizes and will raise money for cancer screening and treatment.

New grant program seeks to boost Costa Rican nonprofits

The new grants are designed to help nonprofits in Costa Rica build their organizational capacity.

Great food for local causes: ‘Festival de Vida’ begins in Atenas

Six nonprofit organizations will benefit from proceeds of food sales the festival.

On Women’s Day, a former First Lady of Costa Rica nears a milestone

The documentary was screened before a sold-out crowd at the GALA Hispanic Theatre in Washington, DC.

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions ship makes first visit to Osa Peninsula

"We're interested in... supporting local communities, seeking real connections and authentic experiences for our guests," said Michelle Graves of Lindblad Expeditions.

Osa Peninsula organization promotes human development, conservation

Randall Ureña, who works with a community development organization in Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, gives us a glimpse inside the group's work on the ground.

CRUSA, Amigos of Costa Rica launch Tico Times philanthropy news section

On this #GivingTuesday, two nonprofits with a shared mission create a new space for stories and information about people making a difference in Costa Rica.

New alliances seek to boost Costa Rica’s sustainable agricultural, fishing exports

The Green Growth Platform will focus on converting 200 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) into green businesses, while the Blue Growth Platform will work with fisheries to comply with international traceability standards.

The power of kindness: Karma Tribe in Costa Rica

“It’s an amazing project that’s going to change the world!” my colleague Jacqueline told me excitedly. “It’s a new way for people to connect and start helping each other.”

Juvenile detention center inaugurates new facility for teen mothers

The facility provides a more home-like space for teen mothers raising their children in the juvenile detention facility.

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Costa Rica Reopens Cambronero Highway After Nearly Two-Months

Costa Rica has reopened the Cambronero section of Route 1, restoring an important highway connection between the Central Valley and the Pacific coast after...

US Midterm Vote Won’t Necessarily Lift Costa Rica’s 12.5% Tariff

Analysts say Tuesday's US midterms could shift the politics around Costa Rica's 12.5% tariff, but a new Congress won't automatically lift it.

Costa Rica’s Pesticide Problem and the Beauty of Backyard Gardening

Isn’t it ironic that Costa Rica, our country famed throughout the world for its amazing flora and fauna, is also at or near the...

Costa Rica Dollar Supply Hits Record 20 Years After Colón Devaluations Ended

The dollar sits near ₡452 as Costa Rica marks 20 years since ending planned colón devaluations. Here's what is driving record dollar supply.