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Costa Rica Welcomes More Tourists in November

Costa Rica saw a notable increase in tourist arrivals last month, providing a boost to an industry that has faced uneven performance throughout the...

Influenza Variant Circulates in Costa Rica as Health Officials Urge Prevention

Health officials in Costa Rica have confirmed the presence of a new influenza A(H3N2) variant, subclade K, as cases of respiratory illnesses rise during...

Top Prize Unsold in Costa Rica’s Gordo Navideño Lottery Draw

The Gordo Navideño 2025 draw wrapped up last night with a twist that left many stunned: the top prize went unclaimed because the winning...

Honduras Waits Two Weeks for Final Election Result as Recount Dispute Drags On

Hondurans have now gone two weeks without knowing who their next president will be, as the country waits for a special count that will...

Costa Rica Shifts Toward Regenerative Tourism Alongside Other Nations

Costa Rica has long stood out for its commitment to protecting natural areas through tourism. Now, our country joins a growing number of nations...

Costa Rica Faces Windy Weather from Cold Front No. 6

Costa Ricans faced brisk winds and intermittent showers when getting to work this morning, as Cold Front No. 6 positioned itself over the central...

Mexico’s Renata Zarazua Carries Regional Hopes into Australian Open 2026

As the tennis world gears up for the 2026 Australian Open, set to kick off on January 18, Latin America stands ready to make...

Costa Rica Travelers Face Tighter U.S. Visa Social Media Scrutiny

The United States government has moved forward with plans to require certain international visitors to submit five years of their social media activity as...

Costa Rica’s Mighty Baird’s Tapir is the Quiet Giant of the Forest

Today we discuss a creature that’s very close to my heart, the Baird’s tapir. It’s an enormous, elephant-nosed, whistling, puddle-pooper. What’s not to love?...

Guatemala restricts civil rights in indigenous region after deadly shootings

The government of Guatemala has restricted some civil rights for fifteen days in the Indigenous region where five people were shot dead on Saturday,...
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Carlos Alcaraz Parts Ways with Longtime Coach Juan Carlos Ferrero Ahead of 2026 Season

In a move that has sent ripples through the tennis community, world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz announced on Wednesday that he has ended his...

Lowest Hotel Occupancy Outlook in Costa Rica Since 2022

Hotels across the country project an average occupancy rate of 77% for the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026, based on a...

Costa Rica’s OIJ Identifies Fugitive Suspect in Quepos Couple Murder

Judicial authorities have identified and publicized the face of the remaining suspect linked to the brutal slaying of a European couple in this coastal...

Sinkhole Shuts Down Interamericana Sur Near Paso Real for Eight Days

Authorities closed a key section of the Interamericana Sur highway after a sinkhole formed from a collapsed culvert, disrupting travel between Buenos Aires and...