Costa Rica's largest-ever anti-narcotics operation moved from raids into the courtroom as prosecutors said they would seek preventive detention and other precautionary measures against...

Costa Rica Approves Limón Marina Plan in Major Caribbean Tourism Push

The Tico Times - June 26, 2026

Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly gave final approval Thursday to a reform that clears the way for JAPDEVA to seek strategic partners for major infrastructure...

Costa Rica to Host WSL Surf Event in Playa Hermosa This August

Tico Times - June 25, 2026

The World Surf League will return to Costa Rica this August with the Garabito Surf City PRO 2026, bringing an official professional surf event...

Costa Rica Confirms Bird-Flu Case in Wild Marine Bird at Manuel Antonio

Tico Times - June 25, 2026

Costa Rican animal health officials confirmed a new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5 in a wild marine bird found in Manuel Antonio,...

Poachers Threaten One of Costa Rica’s Best-Known Wildlife Refuges

Tico Times - June 25, 2026

One of the Nicoya Peninsula’s best-known wildlife destinations is facing renewed pressure from illegal hunters, after camera traps placed inside or near Refugio Nacional...

Latin American Players Bring New Grass-Court Momentum Into Wimbledon

Steven Hodel - June 25, 2026

Francisco Cerúndolo has given Latin American tennis its clearest grass-court statement of the summer, turning a historic Queen’s Club title into a broader Wimbledon...

Costa Rica Makes Global Top 16 for North Americans Moving Abroad

Tico Times - June 25, 2026

Costa Rica has landed on a new international list of the most sought-after places for North Americans who want to live abroad, as demand...

Neymar Returns as Brazil Beats Scotland at World Cup

Steven Hodel - June 25, 2026

Neymar finally returned to Brazil’s World Cup stage Wednesday night, stepping back into the yellow shirt after nearly three years away from the national...