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VIDEO: San José politicians, residents forego cars on World Car Free Day

Politicians, diplomats and residents took up the challenge to walk, bike or take public transportation on World Car Free Day, Sept. 22.

American Colony to host 56th annual U.S. Independence Day picnic on Sunday

The American Colony Committee's annual 4th of July picnic is Sunday at Cervecería Costa Rica in Alajuela.

Guanacaste Surf Circuit crowns winners

The 2016 champions of Costa Rica's Guanacaste Surf Circuit (Circuito Guanacasteco de Surf — CGS) were crowned Sunday, May 15 at Playa Negra.

Legal skirmishes cause rifts in Costa Rica’s craft beer industry

As Costa Rican brewers look to carve out their place in the expanding craft beer market, trademark issues are a constant battle.

Costa Rica to host third International Sustainable Building Congress

"Building Sustainable Cities and Lifestyles in Latin America and the Caribbean,” is the theme of the conference, which will take place May 17-20.

Announcing ‘News and Brews,’ a Tico Times event

Join us May 14 for a lively discussion about Costa Rica's booming craft beer industry. Yes, of course, we will also be drinking beer.

Costa Rica Craft Beer Festival gets bigger and better in 5th edition

Costa Rica's 5th Annual Craft Beer Festival was held at Avenida Escazú on Saturday, showcasing a rapidly rising industry that is sweeping the country.

International Design Festival: How to organize a massive, successful event in Costa Rica

In 2009, designers Alfredo Enciso and Paco Cervilla began organizing Costa Rica's massive International Design Festival, or FID. They faced enormous challenges. Here's an inside look.

Arts and culture in brief: the week ahead in Costa Rica

A roundup of arts and culture in Costa Rica from Feb. 5-11 - our picks for the can't-miss events.
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Panama Union Files Lawsuits Against Chiquita Over Mass Layoffs

Panama’s President, José Raúl Mulino, will meet in Brazil with U.S. banana company Chiquita Brands in search of an agreement for the company to...

The Most Clueless Gringo in Costa Rica: A Satirical Take on Expat Life

If part of your online day includes mindless scrolling through reels, you’ve probably seen the Dos Equis beer parody commercials. The original ads featured the...

US Cracks Down on Costa Rica’s Narco Network with New Sanctions

The US Treasury Department moved against a Costa Rican drug trafficking ring today sanctioning four individuals and two entities tied to cocaine smuggling and...

Costa Rica’s Tourism Sector Alarmed Over Rising Violence and U.S. Criticism

Tourism leaders in Costa Rica are warning that rising crime and international criticism could damage the country’s reputation as one of Latin America’s safest...