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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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Alaska Airlines Launches Year-End Costa Rica Airfare Sale

Travelers eyeing a trip to Costa Rica now have a chance to book flights at reduced rates through Alaska Airlines' latest promotion. The airline...

Costa Rica’s Festive New Year Traditions in the Pura Vida Spirit

Costa Rican's love a holiday like everyone else, so New Year's is certainly no different. The season of celebrating continues throughout the holidays rolling...

Hilton Revives La Condesa Site as Montara Resort in Costa Rica

The Hilton hotel chain plans to operate a new mountain resort in San Rafael de Heredia under the name Montara Hotel, Tapestry Collection by...

Costa Rica’s Colón Strength in Central America Tests National Competitiveness

The Costa Rican colón has emerged as the strongest currency in Central America this year, posting gains that outpace its regional peers. Yet this...