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Costa Rica Can’t Build Its Way Out of Traffic, Public Works Minister Says

The Tico Times - November 10, 2026

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Marino Ballena Closes Piñuela Entrance for Six Months, Whale Tail Still Open

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Central America – Where Soccer Is Stuck in Time

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DEA Traced Costa Rica’s First Female Extradition Case to a 2-Ton Jungle Lab

Costa Rica Can’t Build Its Way Out of Traffic, Public Works Minister Says

The Tico Times - November 10, 2026

Costa Rica's public works minister says more lanes won't end traffic. Here's what MOPT is betting on instead.

Marino Ballena Closes Piñuela Entrance for Six Months, Whale Tail Still Open

The Tico Times - November 10, 2026

Marino Ballena's Piñuela sector is closed for six months. Here's which entrances are still open.

Central America – Where Soccer Is Stuck in Time

AFP - November 10, 2026

Bryan Oliva, 12, runs across a field of yellowing, overgrown grass in a densely populated neighborhood of San Salvador. He dreams of becoming a...

DEA Traced Costa Rica’s First Female Extradition Case to a 2-Ton Jungle Lab

The Tico Times - November 10, 2026

How the DEA built the Arizona case behind Costa Rica's first female extradition case.

Strong Winds Up to 75 km/h and Rain Forecast for Costa Rica

The Tico Times - November 10, 2026

Trade winds gust up to 75 km/h in northern Guanacaste Tuesday, with afternoon storms on the Pacific. Here is your forecast.

Protest Caravan to Santa Ana Could Slow Traffic West of San José

The Tico Times - November 10, 2026

Shuttle drivers roll from La Sabana to Santa Ana at 7:30 a.m. over new 2027 marchamo fees. Expect delays.

Have a US Visa Appointment Wednesday? The Embassy Will Be Closed

The Tico Times - November 10, 2026

The US Embassy and visa section in San José close Nov. 11 for Veterans Day and reopen Thursday.

Costa Rica Paid $701 Million More for Fuel This Year as Diesel Soared

The Tico Times - November 9, 2026

Costa Rica's fuel imports cost $2,267 million through September, up 44.77%, as the average barrel rose 37% and diesel led the increase.

Costa Rica Asks You to Cut Water Use as the El Niño Dry Season Begins

The Tico Times - November 9, 2026

Costa Rica's water utility wants you to save water as the dry season starts this week under a strong El Niño. There is no rationing yet. Here is what it is asking.

Spot an Injured Animal on Route 27? Don’t Touch It. Here’s Who to Call

The Tico Times - November 9, 2026

If you see an injured animal on Route 27, the toll highway between San José and the central Pacific coast, don't pull over and...

Costa Rica’s Marchamo Amnesty Is Off for 2027, So Pay by Dec. 31

The Tico Times - November 9, 2026

The 2027 marchamo amnesty failed, so older unpaid years still carry interest and fines. A new bill targets 2028. Here is what to pay now.

Guanacaste Town Hall Took 29 Million Colones in Cash Its Bank Refused

The Tico Times - November 9, 2026

A Guanacaste town hall kept 29.3 million colones in cash after Banco Nacional refused it. Audit documents detail what staff and the mayor said.

Driving South This Week? Térraba Bridge Closures Run Through November 14

The Tico Times - November 9, 2026

If you're driving the Interamericana Sur through Palmar Norte this week, check the clock before you leave. The bridge over the Térraba River, between...