Costa Rica's rain has been immortalized in one of Paul McCartney's newest songs. The legendary British musician revealed that "First Star of the Night,"...

Costa Rica Names Its Best Coffees of 2026 at the Cup of Excellence

Tico Times - June 1, 2026

A Java-variety coffee grown in the Los Santos region claimed the top spot among washed coffees in Costa Rica's Taza de la Excelencia (Cup...

Ed Sheeran Brings LOOP Tour to Costa Rica This Saturday

Tico Times - May 27, 2026

San José is gearing up for one of the biggest concert events the country has seen in years. On Saturday, May 30, 2026, British...

Costa Rica Debate Grows Over Moving Annexation Holiday

Tico Times - May 24, 2026

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...

Costa Rican Cinema Makes History With Cannes Acting Award

Tico Times - May 23, 2026

Costa Rican cinema reached a new milestone Friday, May 22, when actresses Daniela Marín Navarro and Mariángel Villegas shared the Best Actress award in...

Chayanne Thrills Costa Rica Fans at Estadio Nacional Concert

Tico Times - May 23, 2026

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 to Host 2026 K-POP World Festival National Final at UCR

Tico Times - May 21, 2026

Korean pop culture takes center stage in the capital later this month when the Aula Magna at the Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR) hosts...

Costa Rica Releases Final ₡25 Collectible Coin Honoring Teatro Nacional

Tico Times - May 20, 2026

Costa Rica’s Central Bank is putting the seventh and final coin in its “Sitios Emblemáticos de Nuestras Provincias” collection on sale today, closing a...