Guatemala Hit by 6.2-magnitude Earthquake
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A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck western Guatemala early Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said, though no injuries had yet been reported.
The epicenter of the...
A Guide to Visiting Costa Rica’s Carara National Park
As you head out for your day-offs from the city many will stop for a quick look out over the famous crocodile bridge of...
Orchids From Costa Rica Take Center Stage at Kew Gardens Festival
They are deceptive, exotic and strange. There are more of them per square kilometer in Costa Rica than anywhere else on the planet. As...
Ashton Kutcher arrives in Costa Rica
Ashton Kutcher, famous for his roles in the hit TV show "That '70s Show" and later as the replacement for Charlie Sheen in "Two...
The Tico Times Dispatch: What’s in Costa Rica’s tax-reform bill?
In this episode of The Tico Times Dispatch, we talk to Costa Rican economist and journalist David Ching about what's in the controversial tax reform bill.
Costa Rican, U.S. citizen die after small plane crash in Pavas
The light aircraft was heading from the capital to to the northwestern coastal town of Tamarindo when it apparently lost control and came down in a river ravine minutes after takeoff.
President Solís inaugurates first phase of long-awaited Golfito Marina Village
Phase I includes a 50-slip marinas for 40- to 140-foot yachts, plus one for a gigayacht.
Amid Holy Week traffic, four highways temporarily waive toll fees
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A total of 743 Traffic Police officers are conducting surveillance operations at checkpoints along the roads to the most popular tourist destinations.
Environment Ministry reports spike in illegal tours to Arenal Volcano’s summit
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Authorities warned that National Police or Tourism Police officers will charge those responsible for tours into restricted areas with disobedience of authority.
Air Canada passengers delayed for 32 hours in Costa Rica, including nine on runway
Nearly 300 Air Canada passengers have a nightmare flight before it even leaves the ground at Juan Santamaría.
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