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Costa Rica Independence Day Brings Street Closures and Afternoon Storms

If you are heading to an Independence Day parade in San José this morning, go early and keep an umbrella handy for later. Streets...

A Bill Written for Route 32 Landslides Could Change National Park Law

The University of Costa Rica has recommended that lawmakers reject a bill easing construction inside national parks, warning its wording reaches far beyond Route 32.

Costa Rica Adds Booking.com, Expedia and ChatGPT to 13% VAT List

Costa Rica adds Booking.com, Expedia, ChatGPT and 17 more platforms to its 13% VAT list on September 8. Here is what changes on your card statement.

Thousands of Olive Ridley Turtles Come Ashore in One of the Year’s Largest Arribadas

One of 2026's largest arribadas began Friday at Ostional in Guanacaste, as thousands of olive ridley turtles came ashore to nest. Counts are still pending.

Costa Rica Documentary Reveals Why Whales From Two Hemispheres Choose Golfo Dulce

Golfo Dulce is the only place on Earth where humpback whales from both hemispheres give birth. A new Costa Rican documentary spent three years filming it.

Costa Rica Flooding Forces 500 Into Shelters as Pacific Side Runs Dry

Two tropical waves in three days left the Caribbean and Northern Zone saturated while the Pacific sits in its driest stretch of the year. Here is what the next four weeks look like.

Costa Rican Surfers Chase a Home Title as WSL Finals Day Runs at Playa Hermosa

The quarterfinals, semifinals and final of the Garabito Surf City Pro all run Sunday at Playa Hermosa, with Leilani McGonagle carrying the strongest Costa Rican result into the closing rounds.

Costa Rica’s Route 32 Reopens After a Morning Landslide Shuts the Highway

Route 32 closed for about four hours Saturday morning after material fell on the San José-Limón highway. Here are the alternates and why the road can shut again.

Where You Can Fly Nonstop to Costa Rica This High Season

Fourteen new or expanded nonstop routes reach Costa Rica between October and March, including Breeze Airways' debut and the first-ever direct flights from Poland. One heavily promoted route was cancelled before it ever flew. Full list with dates and days.

Costa Rica Expands Airport With New VIP Lounge

Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Airport in Liberia is moving ahead with a major modernization program aimed at improving passenger service, expanding capacity, and strengthening the...

Central American Sportfishing Alliance Expands Drive for Marine Conservation

The Central American Sportfishing Alliance (CASA) announced new global partnerships during ICAST 2025, the world’s largest sportfishing trade show, strengthening its mission to use...

Infamous Hotel Del Rey Closed By Costa Rica Authorities

The Hotel Del Rey has been a controversial fixture in downtown San Jose since the 1990s.  The pink four story hotel, casino and bar...

Costa Rica Travel: Guide To Taking Public Transportation

As someone who frequently takes public buses in Costa Rica, I can say that public transportation here is a bit tricky. The infrastructure is...

Veganism And Vegetarianism In Costa Rica: Easy Tips For Travelers

When I first moved to Costa Rica 2 years ago, I had little idea that being a vegetarian would make traveling difficult for me....
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Costa Rica Peace Festival Brings Art and Music to Alajuela

A Peace Festival de Arte will stretch out over five months with activities for everyone, starting with an inauguration on Wednesday, September 23 and...

Chikungunya Cases Rise to 300 in Costa Rica as New Outbreak Hits San José

Costa Rica has reported 300 confirmed and probable cases of chikungunya so far in 2026, as the mosquito-borne virus continues to spread and a...

Scientists Name First New Wild Cat Species in Over 100 Years

A small spotted wild cat from the cloud forests of Bolivia has been formally described as a new species. Scientists say it is the...

Costa Rica Courts Say Child Support Must Track the Dollar

If you earn in dollars and pay child support in colones, Costa Rican appeals judges say the court can no longer treat the exchange...