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Our favorite photos from the Costa Rica Animal Rescue Center

The Tico Times visited the Costa Rica Animal Rescue Center, a non-profit with a mission to rescue, rehabilitate and release animals back into their natural habitat. Check out our favorite photos.

In 2014, oddsmakers expected Costa Rica would not score a single goal

A look back at the pre-tournament expectations four years ago.

Costa Rica’s Sloth Kong responds to #StonerSloth anti-marijuana campaign

A new ad campaign by the New South Wales government in Australia to convince teenagers not to smoke pot has gone viral globally – and that's probably not a good thing. In fact, you might have to be stoned to appreciate it.

Sloth Kong nurses Panama back to health as La Sele takes lead in World Cup group play

Battered and bruised, a Costa Rican men's national football team missing more than half of its regular starters still managed to beat Panama this week in World Cup qualifying play.

Sloth Kong swings from the trees

Even Sloth Kong needs a little adrenaline rush now and then.

Congrats to our August Sloth Kong Airport Photo Contest winner!

Congratulations Esteban Ramírez!

And the Sloth Kong Airport Photo Contest winner for July is…

Congratulations to Karin Cook Hass for winning our July photo contest. On behalf of Karin and her travel partners, we’ll donate $100 to Hogar Sol for needy children in Costa Rica.

Sloth Kong Airport Photo Contest winner for June is…

Congratulations to Krysta Benzenberg for winning our June photo contest. On behalf of Krysta, we'll donate $100 to Hogar Sol for needy children in Costa Rica.

And here are your Sloth Kong Airport Photo Contest winners…

Remember back in March when we announced that our beloved Sloth Kong was taking over Costa Rica's Juan Santamaría International Airport? Well, it turns out that the hospitality offered to big SK at his new digs has been overwhelming. Hundreds – perhaps thousands – of travelers passing through Costa Rica's busiest air hub have stopped to snap their photo with Sloth Kong.

Underdogs no more: Costa Rica seen as favorites against Greece

After finding itself improbably atop the Group of Champions, the small Central American country is now favored for the first time in the World Cup.

The Sloth Kong dance

With its unexpected victory in Group D of the 2014 World Cup Brazil, Costa Rica has truly become the happiest place in the world.

Sloth Kong Reigns: Costa Rica conquers Group of Champions

Sloth Kong and Costa Rica conquer Group D, and the three former World Cup champions they faced in Brazil. The Ticos' next goal: Reach...
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Parque La Libertad Layoffs Prompt Community Protest in Costa Rica

Communities surrounding Parque La Libertad are preparing a peaceful musical protest on Sunday after government budget cuts led to 15 layoffs and temporary salary...

Scientists Document a Rare Golden Ray in Costa Rica’s Northern Pacific

A small ray the color of a gold coin turned up in shallow water off Guanacaste, and researchers say nothing like it has ever...

The Lifeguards Who Transformed Playa Dominical in Costa Rica

Playa Dominical has a well earned reputation as one of Costa Rica’s premier surfing spots. Its powerful and consistent beach break draws riders from...

Ship Pays Record Amount to Cross Panama Canal Amid Drought Restrictions

A ship paid a record $5.3 million to cross the Panama Canal sooner, just days before a reduction in vessel traffic takes effect due...