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Italian Wanted in 2021 Santa Cruz Killing Extradited to France

Costa Rica extradited two men to France, including an Italian investigated in the 2021 killing of a French citizen in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste.

The Local Pharmacy and the Surprises of Costa Rica Life

Your local neighborhood pharmacy is a one-stop-for-all-your-health-needs institution. Last year, a law passed requiring a doctor’s prescription for many types of antibiotics and other...

Costa Rica Falls 2-0 to Ecuador in Quito as the Bryan Ruiz Era Begins

Costa Rica lost 2-0 to Ecuador in Quito in Bryan Ruiz's debut, finishing with 10 men and losing a defender before Argentina.

Monteverde Went From 25 Dry Days a Year to Nearly 120, BBC Reports

Costa Rica's best known cloud forest is in the international spotlight this week after the BBC published a lengthy feature on Monteverde, reporting that...

Blocked Estuary May Explain Playa Langosta Fish Die-Off

Sand blocking an estuary's connection to the ocean, combined with reduced freshwater flow during a period of little rain, may explain the mass fish...

US Ground Stop Canceled 15 Costa Rica Flights. Here’s What to Expect Today

Updated Saturday afternoon with the cause of the outage, Saturday's cancellations and when flights should be back to normal. The nationwide US ground stop that...

Dollar Falls to a Record Low of 446 Colones in Costa Rica

The dollar closed at an average of 446.10 colones on Monex on Friday, its weakest level since the platform opened in 2006 and the eighth straight daily decline.

Costa Rica Flights Caught in Only the Third Nationwide US Ground Stop Ever

The FAA stopped all US departures Friday. Here's what it means if you're flying to or from Costa Rica.

Banks and Businesses in Costa Rica Must Accept Digital ID Starting January

Starting January 1, 2027, banks, government agencies, businesses and other institutions in Costa Rica will be required to accept the Costa Rican Digital Identity...

Heavy Storms Could Drop Nearly 3 Inches of Rain on Costa Rica Today

Short, intense downpours, thunderstorms and gusts up to 80 km/h are forecast for the Central Valley, the Caribbean and the northern zone Friday afternoon.

Shakira Returns to Costa Rica in 2027 After More Than 15 Years

Shakira plans a January 31, 2027 show at Costa Rica's National Stadium, her first here since 2011.

Finish Your Government Paperwork by Dec. 21 as Costa Rica Offices Close

The government has ordered seven days of collective vacation for public employees: Dec. 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30 and 31. With Christmas, New...

Microsoft Global Outage Disrupts Outlook, Teams and Health Services Worldwide

Microsoft’s global outage ran into a second day Friday. Outlook email is still failing for many users, and parts of Teams, Copilot and other...

Gas Cylinders Pulled in Costa Rica – Here’s How to Check Yours

If your stove runs on a propane tank, the cylinder you swap at the corner store can be pulled from sale if inspectors find...
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Italian Wanted in 2021 Santa Cruz Killing Extradited to France

Costa Rica extradited two men to France, including an Italian investigated in the 2021 killing of a French citizen in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste.

The Local Pharmacy and the Surprises of Costa Rica Life

Your local neighborhood pharmacy is a one-stop-for-all-your-health-needs institution. Last year, a law passed requiring a doctor’s prescription for many types of antibiotics and other...

Costa Rica Falls 2-0 to Ecuador in Quito as the Bryan Ruiz Era Begins

Costa Rica lost 2-0 to Ecuador in Quito in Bryan Ruiz's debut, finishing with 10 men and losing a defender before Argentina.

Monteverde Went From 25 Dry Days a Year to Nearly 120, BBC Reports

Costa Rica's best known cloud forest is in the international spotlight this week after the BBC published a lengthy feature on Monteverde, reporting that...