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Pic of the Day: Exploring Costa Rica on Independence Day weekend

What are your favorite nooks and crannies of Costa Rica — the places that make you proud to be a Tico or grateful to call the country your adopted home? 

Pic of the Day: Dressed in black, women march in memory of Allison Bonilla

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. 

Pic of the Day: Andrey Amador represents Costa Rica at Tour de France

Andrey Amador is the lone Costa Rican cyclist at the 2020 Tour de France.

Pic of the Day: Spectacular coastlines in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Bordered on two sides by water, it's no surprise Costa Rica has many spectacular beaches. 

Pic of the Day: Swimming under a turquoise waterfall

You're never far from a waterfall when you're in Costa Rica. 

Vid of the Day: A hummingbird flying in slow-motion

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 very relaxing activity.

Costa Rica’s Llanos de Cortés Waterfall

Llanos de Cortés Waterfall is the perfect antidote to a hot, dry Guanacaste afternoon. 

Pic of the Day: Stunning views on the road to Monteverde

The drive to Monteverde isn't an easy one, so it's best to have some patience and let yourself enjoy the view. 

Pic of the Day: It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Costa Rica

The country’s biggest holiday celebration, the Festival de la Luz, or Festival of Lights, started in 1996.

Pic of the Day: Sunset on Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste

December in Costa Rica marks the beginning of the dry season and many clear-sky sunsets like this one. 
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Costa Rican Sandra Cauffman Ends 37-Year NASA Career

Sandra Cauffman, a trailblazing Costa Rican engineer, retired from NASA on August 8, 2025, leaving a legacy that spans decades of space exploration and...

Costa Rica Vacation Marks New Chapter for Megan Fox and MGK

Actress Megan Fox and musician Machine Gun Kelly, whose real name is Colson Baker, recently headed to Costa Rica for a family vacation with...

Costa Rica Faces Collapse of Its Waste Management System

Costa Rica is facing a solid waste crisis. The country generates more than 4,000 tons of solid waste each day, an estimated 80% of...

Legal Battle Erupts Over Hutchison’s Panama Canal Port Concession

Panama’s president, José Raúl Mulino, said that he wants to negotiate a new concession contract with the Hong Kong–based Hutchison Holdings subsidiary to continue...