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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.

U.S.-bound – and delighted

Our daily Costa Rican moment of zen. #TanLindaCostaRica

Long road ahead for relief efforts in Costa Rica’s Southern Zone

This image, taken by Rocio Vargas of the Asociación Caminos de Osa, provides a glimpse of the extensive relief efforts being carried out by...

Guanacaste nonprofit raises money to install cost-saving solar panels

Savings generated by the new solar panels will eventually help fund CEPIA’s many programs including classes, training and meal provisions for its constituents.
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Costa Rica’s Transportation Infrastructure Strains Under Growing Demand

Costa Rica ranks as the second-worst country in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) for transportation infrastructure quality, surpassed only by Colombia...

FIFA Rivals: New Cartoon-Style Soccer Game with Superhero Moves

Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, and Mbappé become superheroes dodging rivals with "dreamlike" acrobatics: FIFA returns to the video game scene with a mix of...

Costa Rica Secures $15.6M for Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Conservation

Costa Rica received a $15.6 million grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to continue to improve conservation efforts for the Eastern Tropical Pacific...