Estée Lauder launched its Skin Longevity Institute at Hacienda AltaGracia, an Auberge Resorts Collection property in Costa Rica, back in May. The spot sits...

Arts and Culture

Stolen Costa Rican Antiquities Head Home After Manhattan Probe

Tico Times - September 18, 2025

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., revealed the return of nine ancient artifacts to Costa Rica on Thursday. These items came from investigations...

News

Costa Rica’s South Pacific Emerges as Prime Drug Route

Tico Times - September 18, 2025

Costa Rica's Judicial Investigation Agency flags the southern Pacific coast as the top spot for drug smugglers. Officials point to four main entry points...

News

Messi, Inter Miami agree to extend contract beyond 2026: source

AFP - September 18, 2025

Inter Miami and Lionel Messi have agreed to extend the Argentine superstar's contract to remain in Major League Soccer (MLS) beyond next year's World...

Costa Rica

Costa Rican President Rejects Immunity Vote, Says It’s a Judicial Coup

Tico Times - September 18, 2025

Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves announced that he will skip the congressional plenary session next Monday set to decide on stripping his immunity in...

News

Costa Rica Sees Drop in Tourism Amid Safety and Currency Concerns

Tico Times - September 17, 2025

International tourist arrivals to Costa Rica dropped by 2.3% between January and August compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Costa...

Crime

U.S. Lists Costa Rica as Major Drug Transit Country

Tico Times - September 17, 2025

The U.S. government has placed Costa Rica on its annual list of major drug transit or production countries for fiscal year 2026. President Donald...

Latin America

Panama Starts Talks on Gas Pipeline Linking U.S. and Asia

AFP - September 17, 2025

The Panama Canal expects to begin construction of a gas pipeline in 2027, a project whose first formal talks with companies interested in participating...