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Costa Rica Arrests Woman Suspected in Killing of American in Playas del Coco

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Costa Rican authorities have arrested a 22-year-old woman suspected of killing an American businessman inside his condominium in Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, bringing an...
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Thieves Emptied a Tourist Rental Car in 8 Minutes in Costa Rica

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When you lock your car in Costa Rica, don't assume it is locked. A group of Colombian visitors found that out during a coffee...
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Pacific Coast Faces Its Highest Tides of the Season Through Saturday

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If you live near the shore or have a beach trip planned on the Pacific coast this week, expect the sea to reach farther...
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Rincón de la Vieja Could Be Settling Down or Building Toward Bigger Eruptions

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Rincón de la Vieja is erupting less often and with less force than it did over the summer. Scientists say that does not yet...
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Quetzal Recorded for the First Time at Little-Known Cartago Refuge

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A resplendent quetzal has turned up somewhere few birders would think to look for one. The bird was recorded at La Marta Wildlife Refuge...
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El Niño Squeeze on the Panama Canal Could Raise Costa Rica Import Costs

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Drought at the Panama Canal could raise costs for Costa Rica's corn, soy and wheat imports, trade experts say.
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Costa Rica Gets Five Weekly Nonstop Flights From London Heathrow

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British Airways now flies nonstop between London Heathrow and Costa Rica five times a week, and for the first time the route will run...
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For the First Time, Women Lead All Three Branches of Costa Rica’s Government

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Patricia Vargas's election as Supreme Court president means women lead all three branches of Costa Rica's government.
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US Tourist Breaks Leg in 10-Meter Fall at Costa Rica Waterfall

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A US tourist broke his leg in a 10-meter fall at Costa Rica's Cinchona waterfall, sparking a nearly five-hour rescue.
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Costa Rica’s Children’s Hospital ICU Is Full as Respiratory Viruses Spread

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The ICU at Costa Rica's national children's hospital is full, with 18 children on ventilators. Here is how to protect your child.
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Harry Kane Wins the Ballon d’Or, England’s First Winner in 25 Years

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Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or in London after a 73-goal season for Bayern Munich and England, becoming the first English winner since 2001.
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Costa Rica Artists Rally to Protect Montezuma Waterfall After Environmental Damage

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Seventeen musicians have joined forces to defend one of Costa Rica's popular waterfalls, releasing a protest song after environmental authorities confirmed damage to protected...
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Costa Rica Begins New Prison Transfer Phase as CACCO Opens to Inmates

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Costa Rica was scheduled to begin moving prisoners into its new maximum-security facility today, marking the next step in the government's effort to tighten...
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Your 2027 Marchamo Comes With a Sticker That Lasts 10 Years

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Your 2027 marchamo can be checked and paid starting Monday, Nov. 2. If your vehicle has a windshield, it's also the last year you'll...
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Costa Rica Arrests Woman Suspected in Killing of American in Playas del Coco

Costa Rican authorities have arrested a 22-year-old woman suspected of killing an American businessman inside his condominium in Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, bringing an...
Read more

Thieves Emptied a Tourist Rental Car in 8 Minutes in Costa Rica

When you lock your car in Costa Rica, don't assume it is locked. A group of Colombian visitors found that out during a coffee...
Read more

Pacific Coast Faces Its Highest Tides of the Season Through Saturday

If you live near the shore or have a beach trip planned on the Pacific coast this week, expect the sea to reach farther...
Read more

Rincón de la Vieja Could Be Settling Down or Building Toward Bigger Eruptions

Rincón de la Vieja is erupting less often and with less force than it did over the summer. Scientists say that does not yet...
Read more