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Pope Leo XIV Departs for First Latin America Journey to Uruguay Argentina and Peru

Pope Leo XIV leaves Rome on Friday, November 6, 2026, for a twelve-day apostolic journey to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru. The Holy See Press...

Costa Rica’s First Direct Flight From Poland Lands in Guanacaste

Costa Rica's first direct flight from Poland landed in Guanacaste on Nov. 5, launching weekly LOT charters from Katowice through Dec. 17.

Every Big Mac Sold in Costa Rica on Nov. 13 Goes to Charity

On Nov. 13, every Big Mac sold at McDonald's in Costa Rica funds sick children's families and a youth jobs program. The goal is 75,000.

Costa Rica’s Tropical Depression Risk Fades but the Downpours Don’t

The low-pressure system off Central America's Pacific coast is now less likely to become a tropical depression, but that doesn't mean a dry weekend...

Costa Rica Voted World’s Most Desirable Country by 250,000 Travelers

Costa Rica has been voted the most desirable country in the world by readers of British travel magazine Wanderlust, taking gold in the worldwide...

Peru’s Ignacio Buse Stuns Medvedev in Landmark Paris Masters Victory

Peru’s Ignacio Buse delivered one of the biggest upsets of the Paris Masters on Wednesday, defeating world No. 5 Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-4 to...

Pacific Low Has a 60% Chance of Turning Tropical as Costa Rica Braces for Rain

A low off Central America's Pacific coast now has a 60% chance of becoming a tropical depression, and heavy rain could reach parts of the region through the weekend. With soils already up to 90% saturated, here is what to expect and how to plan.

Kilos of Marijuana Seized Off Costa Rica’s Border With Panama

Costa Rica's Coast Guard intercepted a speedboat carrying 2,648 packages of marijuana in the South Pacific this week in an operation coordinated with the...

Cristiano Ronaldo Announces Portugal Retirement at 41

Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday he was retiring from international football at the age of 41. Ronaldo made his debut for...

Call Center Cuts Costa Rica Job Pledge Over Asian Competition

A Costa Rica call center cut its free zone hiring pledge from 111 to 45 jobs, blaming cheaper rivals in Asia.

El Niño Leaves Gulf of Nicoya Fishermen With Catches Too Small to Pay for Fuel

Fishermen in the Gulf of Nicoya say the unusually warm water El Niño has pushed against Costa Rica’s Pacific coast has left their nets...

Corcovado’s Sirena Station Is Back to 366 Visitors a Day. Who Decided?

Corcovado National Park has spent the past five months caught in a tug of war that has left many in the Osa Peninsula's conservation...

El Refugio Costa Ballena: Making a Difference for Animals and the Community

From rescuing animals in need to providing affordable spay/neuter surgeries and supporting community members’ loving pets, one local nonprofit is changing the lives of...

Weak Dollar Cuts Costa Rica Medical Tourism Revenue by Up to 15%

Costa Rica's private hospitals, clinics and medical offices are treating about as many foreign patients as they have in recent years, but they are...
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Pope Leo XIV Departs for First Latin America Journey to Uruguay Argentina and Peru

Pope Leo XIV leaves Rome on Friday, November 6, 2026, for a twelve-day apostolic journey to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru. The Holy See Press...

Costa Rica’s First Direct Flight From Poland Lands in Guanacaste

Costa Rica's first direct flight from Poland landed in Guanacaste on Nov. 5, launching weekly LOT charters from Katowice through Dec. 17.

Every Big Mac Sold in Costa Rica on Nov. 13 Goes to Charity

On Nov. 13, every Big Mac sold at McDonald's in Costa Rica funds sick children's families and a youth jobs program. The goal is 75,000.

Costa Rica’s Tropical Depression Risk Fades but the Downpours Don’t

The low-pressure system off Central America's Pacific coast is now less likely to become a tropical depression, but that doesn't mean a dry weekend...