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Costa Rica Cracks Down on Unauthorized Tours at Volcán Poás National Park

A recent operation at Volcán Poás National Park saw 30 people detained for entering restricted zones within the park, with at least one repeat...

Why Costa Rica Failed to Qualify for the 2026 World Cup

The Men’s Soccer World Cup is coming up in June. For only the second time in the 21st century, Costa Rica will not be...

CIDH Urges Nicaragua to Protect Jailed Sandinista Commander

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights has ordered Nicaragua to protect the life, personal integrity and health of Bayardo Arce Castaño, a historical Sandinista...

Costa Rica Included In Starbucks’ Next Phase of Coffee Tree Donation Program

Starbucks has announced a new phase of its coffee tree donation program, with Costa Rica among the countries selected to receive trees as the...

NASA Releases Picture of Earthset Photo by Artemis Crew

NASA released a historic photograph of Earth dipping below the lunar horizon, more than 57 years after an iconic "Earthrise" image was captured by...

Don’t Get Caught in the Rain: Costa Rica’s Weather Forecast for This Week

The Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN) is forecasting variable conditions across Costa Rica this week, with weak trade winds driving heat, humidity, and afternoon storm...

Panama’s Bridge of the Americas Closed After Fuel Truck Blast

One worker died and two firefighters suffered minor burns Monday when a tanker truck exploded at a private fuel terminal beneath the Bridge of...

Costa Rica’s Banco Nacional changes BN Móvil and online banking access

Banco Nacional customers in Costa Rica will now need to use a new access system for the bank’s digital channels, as changes affecting BN...

Transitarte Returns to San José With Larger Program

San José is preparing for the return of Transitarte this week, with the annual urban arts festival set for April 10, 11 and 12...

Artemis II Enters Final Moon Approach as Orion Nears Historic Lunar Flyby

The astronauts of the Artemis II mission are making history by venturing farther into space than any human before and catching live glimpses of...
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Costa Rica Inauguration Set as Former Presidents Are Left Off Guest List

Costa Rica’s May 8 presidential inauguration has been moved up to 11:00 a.m. at the National Stadium, two hours earlier than originally planned, as...

Costa Rica INS Dismissals Prompt Outrage Over Unequal Labor Rules

Rules for some and not for others as Costa Rica’s INS admits firing pregnant workers and employees days from retirement. The INS case cuts...

Costa Rica Warns of Rising Wildlife Trafficking in Osa During Nesting Season

Illegal wildlife trafficking is again flaring in Costa Rica’s Osa region, where authorities say late March and early April mark the most intense stretch...

Costa Rica’s Golfo Dulce to Host International Sport Fishing Tournament

Golfo Dulce is gearing up to host the Battle of the Bay, a sport fishing tournament set to take place from May 8 to...