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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.

The Tico Times on Radio Dos: Summiting Chirripó

This week, reporter Alejandro Zúñiga discussed his two-day hike to Costa Rica's highest peak at Cerro Chirripó.

Happy New Year from The Tico Times

May 2019 bring you cute sloths, delicious tamales and safe journeys on a new year of adventures.

Letter from the Editor: The Tico Times’ incredible year

Just over a year since The Tico Times reopened, I can tell you that it's been an amazing ride.
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Costa Rica’s Bold Plan to End Plastic Pollution by 2040

On World Environment Day, UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for action to tackle plastic pollution, a crisis clogging rivers, oceans, and wildlife worldwide. “By...

Costa Rica’s Soaring Incarceration Rate Fuels Debate Over New Prison

Costa Rica ranks fifth in Latin America for incarceration, with 343 people per 100,000 behind bars, trailing only El Salvador, Cuba, Panama, and Brazil,...

Costa Rican Fishermen Sound Alarm on Gulf of Nicoya’s Overfishing Crisis

In Costa Rica’s Gulf of Nicoya, fishermen are raising urgent concerns about a growing crisis threatening their livelihoods and the region’s marine ecosystems. Illegal...