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PHOTOS: The rainy season in Jacó

Photographer Joe Tabacca captured the striking visual contrasts of the rainy season in Jacó, Costa Rica in this gallery for The Tico Times.

Afro-Caribbean Day in Limón Costa Rica

Certainly! Here's a 200+ word description of Afro-Caribbean Day in Limón, Costa Rica: Afro-Caribbean Day, celebrated annually on August 31st in Limón, Costa Rica, is...

PHOTOS: Celebrating Costa Rican moms

On this Mother's Day, photographer Arnaldo González brings us portraits of Costa Rican mothers.

PHOTOS: Guanacaste celebrates 192 years of being part of Costa Rica

Photos from the 192nd anniversary celebration of the annexation of the Partido de Nicoya, today known as Guanacaste.

African, Cuban migrant children in limbo at Panama-Costa Rica border

Children as young as 2 are among those who have spent weeks in Paso Canoas hoping for a breakthrough that would allow them to continue their journey north to the U.S.

New government lionfish commission to take on invasive species

A new commission will provide government support for the removal of invasive lionfish in the Caribbean.

San José streets empty for Semana Santa

Beautifully empty downtown San José on Good Friday.

Obama addresses the Cuban nation in historic Havana visit

"Sí se puede," U.S. President Barack Obama told the Cuban people Tuesday in a nationwide address that promised a new beginning and a bright future together. "Yes we can."

Obama, Castro hail ‘new day’ for US-Cuba relations

U.S. President Barack Obama and his Cuban counterpart Raúl Castro vowed Monday in Havana to set aside their differences in pursuit of what the U.S. president called a "new day" for the relationship between the neighbors. President Castro, not used to press conferences, also refused to admit Cuba has political prisoners.

Costa Rica winds down humanitarian mission for Cuban migrants with presidential send-off

As Costa Rica’s president bids farewell to one of the last groups of Cubans stranded here for months, many who are leaving say more islanders will follow.
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Latin American Governments Violate Human Rights Under Cover of Trump Policies

Far from curbing Donald Trump’s assault on the global human rights system, several Latin American governments are using the U.S. president’s policies as an...

Two Costa Ricans Headed to US After Court Upholds Extradition Ruling

Judges on the Court of Appeals in San José have confirmed the extradition of two Costa Rican citizens to the United States to face...

Tourism in Costa Rica Starts 2026 Strong Despite Health and Security Challenges

International visitors filled Costa Rica's airports in early 2026, signaling a solid launch to the winter season. Both San Jose and Liberia Airports reported...

OAS Applauds Costa Rica Election Success Amid Calls for Finance Overhaul

The Organization of American States (OAS) has given Costa Rica high marks for its national elections on February 1, calling the process transparent and...