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Costa Rica Braces for Wetter Weekend as Two Tropical Waves Approach

Two tropical waves are expected to cross Costa Rica between today and Sunday, adding instability to the weather and raising the chance of heavier...

Costa Rica Airport Travelers Now Have a New Uber Taxi Option

A notable shift just landed for anyone flying into Costa Rica’s airport in San Jose. As of this week, travelers opening the Uber app...

Costa Rica Search for Missing American Hiker Takes Grim Turn

Costa Rican rescue officials located a body Wednesday afternoon near the area where American hiker Ashley Nicole Phillips disappeared in Pérez Zeledón, bringing a...

Costa Rica Hits Record Digital Payment Use as Cash Declines

Costa Rica is moving further away from cash, with new figures showing record use of electronic payments across the country. According to the latest...

Why do mosquitoes bite some people more than others?

Why are some people like “magnets” for mosquitoes while others seem to escape them? According to scientists, who are still working to decipher the...

Costa Rica Fuel Price Relief Could Take Time After Global Oil Drop

The recent fall in global oil prices has raised hopes that gasoline and diesel costs may ease after months of pressure tied to conflict...

Birdwatching Becomes Major Growth Area for Costa Rica Tourism

Birdwatching is becoming one of Costa Rica’s most valuable tourism niches, as travelers seek trips built around wildlife, local guides and rural destinations rather...

Veranillo de San Juan to Bring Costa Rica a Break From Heavy Rain

Costa Rica could see several days of better weather as the Veranillo de San Juan, our country’s traditional late-June dry spell, begins to influence...

Costa Rica Lands Three Beaches on 2026 Corona Beach 100 List

Costa Rica has placed three beaches on the 2026 Corona Beach 100 list, with Playa Cocles, Playa Conchal and Playa Uvita named among the...

Where to See Sloths in Costa Rica With Kids

Where to Take Your Child to See a Sloth in the Wild in Costa Rica Few wildlife encounters leave a child more astonished than...
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Costa Rica Braces for Wetter Weekend as Two Tropical Waves Approach

Two tropical waves are expected to cross Costa Rica between today and Sunday, adding instability to the weather and raising the chance of heavier...

Costa Rica President Floats Referendum on Crucitas Gold Mining

President Laura Fernández said the government could take the Crucitas mining issue to a national referendum if a bill to allow regulated open-pit gold...

Cuba Weighs Major Economic Reforms After Raúl Castro Gives Approval

Former Cuban President Raúl Castro gave his approval Wednesday to a package of economic reforms debated by top representatives of the Communist Party, Cuba’s...

Costa Rica Residency Delays in 2026: What Foreign Residents Should Expect

For many foreigners planning to live in Costa Rica, the residency process in 2026 has required one essential quality: patience. Applicants are currently facing delays...