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Costa Rica surf squad wins Central American Games for 10th straight year

For the 10th consecutive year, Costa Rica has captured the Central American surfing title. Jason Torres and Leilani McGonagle won respective titles in the men's and women's categories.

Costa Rica’s top two surfers bow out against the sport’s best at Vans World Cup

Costa Rica's Noe Mar McGonagle and Carlos Muñoz came up just short against surfing's biggest figures Wednesday at the Vans World Cup at Sunset Beach in Hawaii.

Jason Torres takes Billabong Fest surf title

Jason Torres of Jacó won this past weekend's Billabong Fest in his home surf. With the win, he occupies No. 8 in the Association of Latin American Professional Surfers (ALAS) rankings.

Upsets reign at Costa Rica’s i20 surf championship in Esterillos

The first-ever i20 Costa Rica surf championship in Esterillos Oeste was dominated by surprise winners in both the men's and women's fields as David Herrera and Nataly Bernold took home titles.

Puerto Viejo native Gilbert Brown wins Latin Pro surf competition in ALAS debut

ROCA LOCA, Puntarenas -- With an unusually light schedule for this year’s Latin Pro, the Association of Latin American Professional Surfers (ALAS) was fortunate that Diego Naranjo stepped in to secure two Costa Rica stops on the association's competitive circuit.

Fear and joy at the National Masters, SUP and Longboard finals

While the winners of last weekend’s Masters, Stand Up Paddle (SUP) and Longboard National Circuit finals got plenty of applause, the biggest kudos went to a courageous, determined 14-year-old girl who fought the worst kind of conditions to earn a spot on the podium.

Jason Torres: From bad boy to national surfing champ

While his surfing has always been outstanding -- a mixture of power and aerials — Jason Torres has had to learn and accept an important lesson among professional competitors: It takes a certain mindset to be a winner.

Carlos ‘Cali’ Muñoz eliminated from Vans US surf comp in California

Costa Rican surfer Carlos "Cali" Muñoz was eliminated from the World Surf League's US Open of Surf after failing to qualify past the third round.

New generation of Costa Rican surfers puts sport in the spotlight

Though once the stepchild of more popular and better-funded sports, surfing is finally claiming its spot in Costa Rica thanks to an ultra-talented generation of young surfers.

Jacó’s Jason Torres tallies 1st Costa Rican national surf championship win

Jason Torres claimed his first national surf championship after 10 years competing on the Costa Rican national surf circuit. Meanwhile, Lisbeth Vindas continued to make history with her 12th national women’s championship title.
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Costa Rica’s Route 32 Closed After New Landslide as Cold Front Triggers Emergencies

Authorities closed Route 32 again on Friday afternoon after a fresh landslide hit the highway, disrupting travel between the Greater Metropolitan Area and the...

The Libertarian Case for Legalizing Drugs in Costa Rica

I have a friend who describes himself as an anarcho-capitalist libertarian. He believes in total individual freedom He calls speed bumps “Commie humps,” scoffs at speed limits,...

Lawmakers Question Chaves’ Move to Appoint President-Elect Fernández as Minister

Lawmakers from multiple parties have raised concerns over President Rodrigo Chaves' recent appointment of president-elect Laura Fernández as Minister of the Presidency. The decision,...

Costa Rican Hospital Climbs Ranks Among Latin America’s Best in 2026

A local private hospital has earned recognition in a major international ranking, placing it among Latin America's leading medical centers for specialized surgeries in...