Costa Rica’s main tourism chamber is pushing back against the use of ride-sharing platforms in official tourism promotion, arguing that public and private campaigns...

Costa Rica Storm Cristina Leaves Five Missing Along Pacific Coast

Tico Times - June 9, 2026

Five people were missing off Costa Rica's Pacific coast on Tuesday after two small boats capsized in heavy surf whipped up by Tropical Storm...

How Many People Have Visited All of Costa Rica’s National Parks?

Tico Times - June 8, 2026

The honest answer is that no one really knows. Costa Rica has no official record for people who have visited every national park in...

Weather Causes Flight Delays at Costa Rica’s Main Airport

Tico Times - June 8, 2026

Heavy fog and rain disrupted flight operations at Juan Santamaría International Airport on Monday, forcing five commercial flights to divert and delaying several departures...

Two Costa Rica Hotels Named in Oprah Daily’s 2026 Hotel O-wards

Tico Times - June 8, 2026

Two Costa Rica hotels have been named among Oprah Daily’s 2026 Hotel O-wards, placing Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Collection, and Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort on...

Pacific Tropical Depression Keeps Costa Rica on Rain Alert

Tico Times - June 8, 2026

A low-pressure system off Central America’s Pacific coast became Tropical Depression Three-E this morning as Costa Rica continued to deal with heavy rain, saturated...

Costa Rica Documentary Following Five Cancer Survivors Heads to Amazon Prime Video

Tico Times - June 7, 2026

Costa Rica will reach Amazon Prime Video later this year through "Latidos en la Lluvia," a documentary film that follows five Spanish women who...

Costa Rica Raises Yellow Alert for Heavy Rains in Pacific and Central Valley

Tico Times - June 7, 2026

Costa Rica’s National Emergency Commission (CNE) raised the Pacific slope and Central Valley to yellow alert as heavy rains continue to increase the risk...