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From the Weeping Woman to the Naked Gringo: Costa Rica’s spookiest folklore

Halloween is not considered a traditional holiday in Costa Rica, but the lore here is rich in scary stories.

United Airlines Launches Direct San Francisco-Costa Rica Flight

As of May 22, 2025, United Airlines will inaugurate a new daily direct route between San Francisco International Airport and San Jose's Juan Santamaría...

US Citizen Voters in Costa Rica and Elsewhere Outside of the United States are Doing Something Right

At this time, only ballots submitted by fax, email (where permitted) or by courier (DHL Fedex) will arrive in time to be counted. Donald Trump...

Banana Production In Costa Rica: Another Perspective

Often, we receive letters about issues we cover in the Tico Times. While most could be called "manifestos", wild conspiracy theories or personal attacks...

Natural Pain Relief: Grow These Healing Plants in Your Costa Rican Garden

We all have those days when little aches and pains flare up beyond the comfort zone.  If you’re tired of taking expensive pills and...

Costa Rican Congresswoman Opposes Reintroduction of Live Bait Fishing

Kattia Cambronero, a PLP Congresswoman, voiced her strong opposition to a recent initiative by INCOPESCA to reintroduce the capture and use of live bait...

Impact of Dollar Exchange Rate on Costa Rica’s Economy in 2024

The exchange rate is a concern for all Costa Ricans and foreigners residing in or visiting the country. Its impact on the national economy...

How to Buy a Used Car in Costa Rica: Tips and Personal Experience

Buying a used car in Costa Rica is a hit or miss proposition. The choices are endless, as can be the problems one encounters...

Costa Rica’s Manuel Antonio National Park Faces Crisis

The Manuel Antonio National Park, located in Quepos, is one of the most visited places by national and international tourists. Its natural beauties make...

Motorcyclist in Costa Rica Becomes Unexpected Hero in Fiery Escazú Crash

A motorcyclist became an unexpected hero last Monday in Escazú, Costa Rica, when he rescued a driver from a burning car following a dangerous...
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Costa Rica Shines Once Again in This High-Quality Travel Video

A new 4K video now circulating online offers a fresh view of Costa Rica’s natural settings—one that captures our country's popular as well as...

Costa Rica Reports Surge in Human Trafficking Cases

The General Directorate of Immigration (DGME) has reported 36 confirmed victims of human trafficking for commercial or sexual purposes in Costa Rica during the...

What are Diatoms and how are they used in Costa Rica?

A key ally in natural pest control is now available in Costa Rica.

El Salvador Sees Big Gains from Bitcoin Price Surge

El Salvador has gained $443 million from the rise in Bitcoin's value, a cryptocurrency the country began acquiring nearly four years ago under the...