No menu items!

COSTA RICA'S LEADING ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER

HomePic of the Day

Pic of the Day

Watch: Niagara Falls shines with colors of Costa Rica flag

Niagara Falls, which borders the United States and Canada, shone in the colors of the Costa Rican flag as part of recent Independence Day festivities.

Pic of the Day: Hopping into the weekend

From the oceans to the mountaintops, we hope you're enjoying the Independence Day long weekend! 

Pic of the Day: World’s tallest building celebrates Costa Rica independence

From Costa Rica to wherever you are in the world, happy Independence Day!

Pic of the Day: Exploring Costa Rica on Independence Day weekend

What are your favorite nooks and crannies of Costa Rica — the places that make you proud to be a Tico or grateful to call the country your adopted home? 

Pic of the Day: Dressed in black, women march in memory of Allison Bonilla

Thousands across the country marched Sunday in memory of Allison Bonilla, María Luisa Cedeño and other women who have been victims of femicides in Costa Rica. 

Pic of the Day: Andrey Amador represents Costa Rica at Tour de France

Andrey Amador is the lone Costa Rican cyclist at the 2020 Tour de France.

Pic of the Day: Spectacular coastlines in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Bordered on two sides by water, it's no surprise Costa Rica has many spectacular beaches. 

Pic of the Day: A Holy Week virtual service

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Costa Rica has suspended all mass gatherings, including church and other religious services. 
Costa Rica Travel Insurance
Costa Rica T shirts
Costa Rica Tours
Costa Rica Rocking Chairs

The Unnamed Street in Costa Rica That Could Be the World’s Steepest

One of my hiking routes around San Isidro de El General features what I think may be the world’s steepest street. Like many streets...

Costa Rica Pavones Evictions Maritime Zone Dispute Sparks Outrage

In Pavones, a quiet surfing haven in Golfito, Puntarenas, recent evictions have stirred tension between residents and the local municipality. The conflict centers on...

United Airlines Starts Direct San Francisco to San José, Costa Rica Flights

United Airlines started a new daily nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to San José, (SJO) on May 22, connecting the U.S. West Coast...