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Costa Rica Slides Further in Global Fight Against Organized Crime

Costa Rica has fallen to 58th place out of 193 countries in the 2025 Global Organized Crime Index, a drop of 14 positions from...

Trump Confirms U.S. Strike on Venezuelan Drug Loading Site

President Donald Trump stated that the United States carried out a strike on a Venezuelan facility used for loading drugs onto boats. He described...

Costa Rica Completes Route 32 Expansion for Faster Caribbean Travel

Drivers and businesses in Costa Rica now have access to a fully expanded Route 32, after authorities completed the long-awaited four-lane upgrade on December...

Wolverine Star Hugh Jackman Back in Costa Rica

Actor Hugh Jackman touched down in Costa Rica over the weekend, heading straight to the Pacific coast for a quiet vacation. The Australian star,...

Costa Rica Tourism Numbers Rebound Amid Currency Woes and Crime Concerns

Tourism in Costa Rica shows signs of recovery in late 2025, yet persistent issues with the exchange rate and rising security concerns cast doubt...

Panama Mayor Orders Demolition of Chinese Monument Near Canal

A Chinese monument at the entrance to the Panama Canal was knocked down late Saturday on orders from the municipal government of Arraiján, in...

Costa Rica Set to Host 10th Pelagic Rockstar Fishing Tournament

Sport fishing fans will gather in Quepos next month as Costa Rica hosts the 10th anniversary of the Pelagic Rockstar Offshore Tournament from January...

Deadly Rip Currents Claim Three Lives at Costa Rica’s Esterillos Beach

A tragic incident at Esterillos Este beach underscores the ongoing dangers of rip currents along the country's Pacific coast. The Costa Rican Red Cross...

La Cruz is Costa Rica’s Hidden Coastal Spot for Quiet Vacations

As travelers flock to Guanacaste during peak season for its sun-drenched shores and family-friendly spots, many overlook a northern gem that delivers calm without...

U.S. Embassy Opens SUSI Scholarship Applications for Costa Rican Students and Teachers

The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica has begun taking applications for the Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) programs, targeting university students and high...
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U.S. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene Visits Costa Rica for Holiday Break

U.S. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican from Georgia, has chosen Costa Rica for her Christmas vacation this year. She arrived with her fiancé,...

How Clay Training Can Limit Latin American Tennis Players on Faster Surfaces

On the tennis courts of San José, young Costa Rican players chase futures shaped by a surface few here know as home. At the...

Costa Rica’s Warren Madrigal Joins Nashville SC in Major League Soccer Move

Costa Rican forward Warren Madrigal has taken a major step in his career by signing with Nashville Soccer Club in Major League Soccer. The...

Costa Rica Road Shuts Down Again by Landslides and Debris

Drivers faced another setback this morning as landslides blocked Route 32, the key link between the Central Valley and Limón province. The Ministry of...