Costa Rica commemorates the 169th anniversary of the Battle of Rivas today, honoring the heroes who defended this country's sovereignty in 1856. Known as...
The tourism sector in Costa Rica is facing challenges as it approaches Easter Week 2025. Our country’s hotel industry is projecting moderate occupancy for...
If the idea of smashing green plantains into crispy disks doesn’t immediately sound appetizing, you might not realize you’re missing out on patacones—a beloved...
More than 60 authors from 15 countries will converge on Guatemala to confront the "turbulent times" facing Central America, debating freedom of expression, migration,...
Last month, the Costa Rican Ministry of Health approved a regulation to facilitate the sale of “medical cannabis products” aka weed, ganja, grass, mota,...
A recent National University (UNA) survey reveals that 86.8% of Costa Ricans believe foreign residents are appropriating coastal properties. The study found that 76.9%...
Costa Rica’s wildlife faces perils, as authorities have continously failed to build wildlife crossings. Nonetheless, the Constitutional Court has taken a firm stance in...
Costa Rica is a bird-watching paradise, offering an incredible diversity with close to 900 recorded species, including resident and migratory species. One reason for...
Sexual abuse, daily beatings, rotten food: The government of Nicolás Maduro on Monday denounced “torture” against Venezuelan migrants sent by the United States to...
