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Independence torch travels through a fractured Central America

Dozens of people waited for the independence torch in Peñas Blancas, the Costa Rican town on the border with Nicaragua. There, the two countries are divided by a diagonal line where Costa Rican asphalt meets Nicaraguan cement.

The beauty of Independence Day in Costa Rica

Photographer Priscilla Mora captured the vivid colors of the Independence Day celebrations in Santo Domingo de Heredia.

Becoming Costa Rican: 5 new Ticas celebrate Independence Day

On this Independence Day, The Tico TImes is proud to share the stories of five new Costa Ricans.

Belgium dresses peeing statue to honor Costa Rica

The famous Manneken Pis got a makeover for Costa Rica's Independence Day.

Costa Rican foreign minister: US independence an ‘inspiration’

The new U.S. ambassador to Costa Rica, S. Fitzgerald Haney, made his first public appearance Thursday during an Independence Day celebration at the ambassador’s residence in Escazú.
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Costa Rica cracks down on terror suspect – extradites murder fugitive

Costa Rica’s Immigration Police announced the arrest of a 38-year-old Syrian national suspected of ties to terrorist activities on Tuesday. The arrest took place...

Wildlife Trafficking Threatens Costa Rica’s Biodiversity

Wildlife trafficking poses a grave threat to Costa Rica's biodiversity, with species like snakes and turtles among the most targeted. Despite strict laws and...

Costa Rica’s Nations League Run Ends in Heartbreaking Defeat

Costa Rica was left to lament two disallowed goals, as their 2-2 draw against Panama ultimately saw them eliminated from the CONCACAF Nations League...