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Heavy rains cause flooding in Ostional, Guanacaste

Heavy rains Tuesday and Wednesday caused the Ostional River to flood, impacting the small beach town and nearby villages.

Nosara real estate market is red-hot (in a very cool place to live)

For the right type of customer, Nosara has become a very popular place to buy real estate. Here are some pros and cons to consider.

10 restaurants in Nosara you don’t want to miss

We spent close to six weeks in Nosara, usually eating out, and we came away impressed with a number of restaurants. Here are our 10 favorites.

Nosara’s Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort is a stairway to heaven at sea level

With its Balinese Buddhas, striking yoga studios and lush gardens and waterfalls, the 4-star Bodhi Tree is the most visually spectacular hotel in Nosara.

Playa Conchal dazzles, but you’ll have to share

The white, crushed-shell Playa Conchal, with low-angled trees offering dappled shade and clear, calm water, is a nearly perfect family beach.

Rincón de la Vieja hike shows off geothermal wonders

As the names of places sometimes do, Rincón de la Vieja had been calling me. The translation of that name to English is tricky,...

Tamarindo Art Wave to showcase local, national and international artists

The town of Tamarindo, best known for its beaches and nightlife, is inviting the world to see its artsy side for a change.

Costa Rica’s Liberia airport announces $10 million expansion plan

CORIPORT, the company that manages the Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) in Guanacaste province, announced it will expand the terminal in coming months prompted by a significant increase in passenger traffic.

Papagayo hotels compared: Where the 1 percent stays, and how you can too

The incredibly beautiful Papagayo region boasts some of the nicest hotels in the country. Here's a comparison of nine Papagayo hotels we visited.
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Panama Knocked Out of World Cup 2026 After 1-0 Loss to Croatia

Panama’s World Cup run is over after another painful, low-margin defeat. The Central American side lost 1-0 to Croatia on Tuesday night at Toronto...

Tourists Evacuated, Kingpin’s Children Arrested in Costa Rica’s Biggest Drug Raid

A day after Costa Rica carried out the largest police operation in its history, authorities have arrested three children of extradited drug suspect Edwin...

Costa Rica Warns Environmental Crimes Are Linked to Organized Networks

Costa Rican prosecutors are warning that environmental crimes such as wildlife trafficking, illegal mining, illegal logging and the unlawful trade in natural resources are...

Costa Rica Adoption Review Deepens After Norway Final Report

Norway’s final report on international adoptions has turned Costa Rica’s recent file review into a sharper official finding: Norwegian authorities did not do enough...