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Costa Rica Bus and Taxi Fares Rise After Fuel Price Spike

Costa Rica approved higher bus and taxi fares this week after a rise in international fuel prices pushed up operating costs for public transport...

Costa Rica Court Keeps Papagayo Hotel Development Restrictions in Place

Costa Rica’s Constitutional Chamber has confirmed that the moratorium on tree-felling permits in the Gulf of Papagayo Tourism Pole remains fully in force, keeping...

Chayanne Thrills Costa Rica Fans at Estadio Nacional Concert

San José welcomed Puerto Rican superstar Chayanne last night as thousands of fans filled the Estadio Nacional in La Sabana for one of Costa...

Costa Rica Risks Losing Earthquake and Volcano Monitoring Network

Costa Rica could gradually lose part of its ability to monitor earthquakes, track volcanic activity, and issue early warnings if the country does not...

How Cell Phones Took Over Public Life in Costa Rica

Is there any device that humans now use more frequently and publicly than the cell phone? Once merely a portable telephone and text message...

Costa Rica Bill Seeks Jail Time for Drivers Who Flee Crash Scenes

Costa Rican lawmakers are considering a bill that would bring back prison sentences for drivers who flee the scene of a traffic accident without...

Fonseca Effect? Tennis Gains Ground Among Young People in Brazil

Racket in hand, Henry heads onto the court. He trains every day on the outskirts of São Paulo, with Brazilian João Fonseca, who is...

Costa Rica’s Reserva Conchal Launches Bee Genetics Pilot to Protect Pollinators

Reserva Conchal has launched a pilot program in Guanacaste aimed at strengthening bee populations through applied science, genetic selection, and closer monitoring of pollinator...

Nicaraguan Exiles in Costa Rica Warn Repression Has Crossed the Border

Gabriel Putoy does not even go out alone to take out the trash, nor does he pass through the same place twice: Nicaraguan exiles...

Costa Rica Opens New Arrivals Area at San José Airport Ahead of Summer Travel

Costa Rica’s main airport opened a new international arrivals area today, giving passengers arriving at Juan Santamaría International Airport a larger and more organized...

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El Salvador Lagoon Turns Turquoise, Drawing Crowds

One of El Salvador's most popular volcanic lakes has taken on a striking new look, and travelers are taking notice. The Laguna de Apastepeque,...

Keylor Navas Leads Pumas Into Liga MX Final Second Leg

Keylor Navas has Pumas UNAM one match from the Liga MX title after delivering the kind of performance Costa Rican fans have watched for...

Panama Scraps Tax on Casino and Betting Winnings to Attract Tourists

Panamanian authorities have announced the scrapping of a 5.5% tax on winnings from table games and betting. The measure aims to attract foreign players...

Costa Rica Debate Grows Over Moving Annexation Holiday

Nicoya authorities are pushing back against a proposal in Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly that would move the July 25 holiday commemorating the Annexation of...