Costa Rica's Independence Day isn't until tomorrow, but the country is observing the day off today as part of an effort to create more long weekends. From…
Costa Ricans everywhere are a little more patriotic in September, the month of their country's independence. Along with much of Central America, Costa Rica celebrates Independence Day…
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. "The…
Andrey Amador is the lone Costa Rican cyclist at the 2020 Tour de France. The prestigious cycling event began August 29 and ends September 20 — delayed…
Bordered on two sides by water, it's no surprise Costa Rica has many spectacular beaches. Some of the best are in the province of Guanacaste, with its…
Tico Times reader Daniel Bogarin shared his photo of Cerro Pasquí, an extinct volcano near the slopes of Costa Rica's mighty Irazú. Bogarin says it's easy to…
You're never far from a waterfall when you're in Costa Rica. And while this one — located near Bajos del Toro, Alajuela — doesn't have the grandeur…
Hummingbirds tend to be on the nervous side, but sitting in a garden surrounded by flowers and watching hummingbirds go after their beloved nectar can be a…
Llanos de Cortés Waterfall is the perfect antidote to a hot, dry Guanacaste afternoon. Just minutes off the Inter-American Highway near Bagaces, Llanos de Cortés Waterfall is…
The drive to Monteverde isn't an easy one, so it's best to have some patience and let yourself enjoy the view. Some good news for visitors: The…
