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The Tico Times is now available on Apple News

We’re excited to announce that The Tico Times is now available on Apple News. Here's how to follow us.

The Tico Times and #MeToo in Costa Rica

The #MeToo movement came to Costa Rica last week and it came in one of the biggest ways possible.

The Tico Times launches Patreon with perks for donors

The Tico Times is a source of independent, unique and quality journalism in Costa Rica and Central America. We connect communities and cultures throughout Costa Rica, as well as people around the world who are interested in our country and region.

This Week in Costa Rica: The importance of local journalism

We have been busy this week bringing you ethical, responsible and transparent reporting.

Win romantic dinner for two with The Tico Times

Enter for a chance to win a romantic dinner for two at Riverside Pizzeria & Gastropub.
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Woman Rescued From Forbidden Zone of Costa Rica Volcano

A dramatic rescue operation ended in relief Thursday when authorities found a woman who had ventured into a restricted zone of Costa Rica's treacherous...

Tamales in Costa Rica – A Christmas Tradition

Tamales go deep in Costa Rican culture and they are one of the most accessible ways to tap into your inner Tico, especially during the Christmas and New Year holidays.

From Michigan to Honduras: A Peace Corps Journey in Central America

The Peace Corps recruiter visited our advanced entomology course at Michigan State University in the Fall of 1983. He was young, nervous, but gave...