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Monteverde will become Costa Rica’s 83rd canton

Monteverde will become Costa Rica's newest canton after lawmakers voted in favor of the designation.

Monteverde set to become Costa Rica’s 83rd canton

Monteverde is on-track to become Costa Rica's newest canton after lawmakers voted in favor of the designation.

Monteverde plans to grow with focus on sustainable tourism

The mountain community of Monteverde hopes to become a global symbol of sustainable tourism.

Pic of the Day: Stunning views on the road to Monteverde

The drive to Monteverde isn't an easy one, so it's best to have some patience and let yourself enjoy the view. 

Monteverde: You can get there from here, but you’ll need some pura vida

I’d been this exact guy about five years ago on our first trip to Monteverde. It’s a long, hard drive, particularly with your entire family and related luggage squeezed into less space than is typically provided by a mini-fridge.

Dealing with climate change in Costa Rica’s treasured Monteverde cloud forest

Costa Rica's Monteverde cloud forest is one of the greenest tourist destinations in the country. But scientists are warning that climate change is dramatically affecting its biodiversity. Here's a look.

Monteverde’s community radio station aims to inform and entertain town’s diverse population

Two 20-somethings, plus a group of volunteers, aim to inform and entertain Monteverde's diverse population via an Internet-based, community radio station -- perhaps the only one of its kind in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica’s Moon Run highlights Monteverde’s hidden side

Runners trekked through Monteverde's beautiful and diverse terrain during this year's annual Moon Run, held Saturday. The signature event is a grueling 62-kilometer ultramarathon.

Monteverde hotel owner of 11 years has few regrets

Monteverde hotel owner Ran Smith looks back on 11 years in the business and discusses the pros and cons of buying a hotel in Costa Rica.

Amphitheater Notches Up Music in Monteverde

COSTA Rica’s musical stars are stalling their tours of the smog and glamour of Costa Rica’s premier concert venues for a backwoods respite in...
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Costa Rica’s Landmark Same-Sex Marriage Stands as Court Tosses Annulment Case

A family court has rejected the Costa Rican government's long-running attempt to annul our country's first same-sex marriage, reaffirming the 2015 union of Laura...

IKEA Begins Costa Rica Rollout: Start Practicing Your Allen Wrench Skills Now

IKEA is moving closer to opening in Costa Rica, and the country’s future furniture shoppers may want to start getting familiar with flat-pack boxes,...

Costa Rica Clears Way for “Macho Coca” Extradition to U.S.

Costa Rican courts have cleared the final domestic obstacle blocking the extradition of Gilbert Bell Fernández, known as “Macho Coca,” to the United States,...

Paraguay Fall 4-1 to USA as World Cup 2026 Opens for North American Hosts

The 2026 World Cup's North American co-hosts seized the spotlight Friday, as the United States overwhelmed Paraguay 4-1 behind a Folarin Balogun brace and,...