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Alcaraz Suffers First 2026 Loss As Medvedev Powers Into Indian Wells Final

The win snapped the world number one's 16-match winning streak and set up a final against Jannik Sinner, who earlier beat Alexander Zverev 6-2,...

Miami Open 2026 Qualifying Starts Today at Hard Rock Stadium

The 2026 Miami Open presented by Itaú begins today at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, with qualifying rounds scheduled for March 15...

US Flag Flies Again at Caracas Embassy After Seven Years

The United States raised its flag over the embassy in Caracas on Saturday for the first time in seven years.U.S. Charge d'Affaires Laura Dogu...

New Prepaid Card Lets Costa Ricans Pay Bus and Train Fares Without a Bank Account

The Banco Central de Costa Rica presented the Monedero SINPE-TP this month. This prepaid contactless card lets people pay for rides on buses and...

Costa Rica Faces US Investigation Over Forced Labor

The United States government announced this week that it started an investigation into Costa Rica and nearly 60 other economies. The review centers on...

Sabalenka and Rybakina Set Up Blockbuster Indian Wells Final

Belarusian star Aryna Sabalenka and Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina advanced Friday to the final of the WTA 1000 tournament at Indian Wells, setting up another...

After Nearly Six Years, New Bridge Replaces Bailey at Osa on Ruta 34

Construction begins in May on the new bridge over the Río Coronado at Coronado de Osa on the Costanera Sur highway. Heavy rains in...

Cuba Confirms US Talks as Political Prisoner Releases Begin

Cuba confirmed on Friday that it is holding talks with the United States, while beginning the release of political prisoners as part of an...

Panama Pushes Chinese Carrier COSCO to Restart Pacific Port Services

Panama’s government asked Chinese shipping giant COSCO Shipping to reconsider its suspension of operations at the Balboa port at the Pacific entrance to the...

Costa Rica Wildlife Encounters at Home

One of Costa Rica's main attractions is our plentiful wildlife. Tourists come to see monkeys, sloths, toucans and more in their natural habitats. But...
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Homeless Numbers in Costa Rica Capital Rise 150 Percent Over Decade

The streets of Costa Rica’s capital have, unfortunately, become a home for hundreds of people who, for various reasons, have ended up living on...

San José Central Park Faces Overhaul with Significant Updates

San José’s historic Central Park stands ready for significant updates. The Municipality of San José presented plans to add a café under the bandstand...

Travel and Leisure Says Costa Rica Is a Top Trip for Travelers in Their 30s

Travel + Leisure has put Costa Rica at No. 7 on its new list of the best trips to take in your 30s, highlighting...

Jannik Sinner claims first Indian Wells crown after beating Daniil Medvedev

Jannik Sinner won the Indian Wells title on Sunday, beating Daniil Medvedev 7-6(6), 7-6(4) in a tightly contested final that confirmed his growing hold...