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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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Salvadorans Create More Than 1 km Salt Carpet During Holy Week

Some 2,000 Salvadorans created a colorful carpet made of dyed salt stretching 1,070 meters, which was used for the Holy Burial procession on Friday...

Costa Rica Tourism Hits New High as Visitor Numbers Rise

Tourism in Costa Rica opened 2026 with its strongest pace yet, as official data showed 653,959 international visitors entered the country in January and...

Guatemalan Navy Intercepts Vessel Transporting Illegal Sailfish

The Guatemalan Army, through its Pacific Naval Command, continues to carry out operations aimed at protecting the country’s natural resources and maintaining security within...

Dangerous Ocean Conditions Persist Across Costa Rica

Dangerous ocean conditions remain in place across Costa Rica as strong currents, rough surf and wind-driven seas continue to affect both the Pacific and...