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Costa Rica Yoga: Adapting Practice while on your Trip

The word “yoga” in Sanskrit literally translates to “union or coming together” – a joining of the body, mind and spirit. As travelers, it’s...

Costa Rica’s Unofficial Third Season

Costa Rica has a tropical climate since it lies so near the equator.  In fact, the country is famous for having one of the...

Domestic airlines prepare Semana Santa flights and deals

Two domestic airlines, SANSA and Costa Rica Green Airways, continue to offer intra-national flights during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Domestic airlines resume intra-Costa Rica flights

Costa Rican airline SANSA has resumed domestic commercial service, the carrier announced.

Trip Report: Flying domestic airlines in Costa Rica

As part of The Tico Times’ Deep Dives, we review domestic flights in Costa Rica.

Tips for meaningful travel in Costa Rica

Here are some tips on how to make the most of your Costa Rican experience.

Despite its dark past, Medellín, Colombia, remains one of Latin America’s great cities

Once synonymous with drugs and bloodshed, Medellín now provides an unbelievably vibrant and colorful stage for an increasing number of foreign visitors.

Café Rojo: And here the twain shall meet

Café Rojo is cute. The red sign hanging from the iron gate is cute. The one-room dining room is cute. Slatted wood tables out...

Urban bus tour celebrates San José

“When you’re on vacation,” says Andrés Oreamuno, “you want to take the most advantage of your time. You don’t want to waste a minute.” So...

Eight official rules for getting your free refill at McDonald’s

If you're from the U.S. or Canada, you likely understand the concept of  free refills quite well. You order a soft drink. When you've...
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Costa Rica Begins License Checks for Bicimoto Drivers

Costa Rica’s Traffic Police have begun enforcing license and registration rules for “bicimotos,” the small motorized two-wheel vehicles that have become common on city...

Scientists Discover New Deep-Sea Ghost Shark Species Off Costa Rica

A team of Costa Rican and Brazilian scientists has identified a new species of deep-sea fish living in the Pacific waters off Costa Rica,...

Costa Rica Carries Out Historic Raids Against Alleged Drug Network

Costa Rican authorities launched one of the largest organized-crime operations in our country’s recent history today, carrying out more than 100 raids in a...

Costa Rica Opens Probe Into Blast During Presidential Visit to Crucitas

Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Agency, known as the OIJ, opened a preliminary investigation into a detonation that interrupted President Laura Fernández’s visit to Crucitas,...