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Guatemala Hit by 6.2-magnitude Earthquake

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...

Costa Rica Photography: 10 stunning landscapes from all over Costa Rica

Nature photographer Florian Kuster shares a photo gallery of 10 spectacular landscapes shot in Costa Rica.

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

A total of 743 Traffic Police officers are conducting surveillance operations at checkpoints along the roads to the most popular tourist destinations.

Costa Rica reports spike in illegal tours to Arenal Volcano’s summit

Environment Ministry (MINAE) officials have reported an increase in the unauthorized entry of tourists to restricted areas of Arenal Volcano National Park, one of...
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Landslides Keep Costa Rica’s Route 32 Closed

Route 32, the main highway linking the Central Valley with the Caribbean province of Limón, remains closed in several sections after landslides triggered by...

Costa Rica Women’s Tennis Team Wins Billie Jean King Cup Group

Costa Rica’s women’s tennis team won the Billie Jean King Cup Americas Group III title after defeating Barbados 2-1 in the final and finishing...

What Private Elder Care Really Costs in Costa Rica

Private elder care in Costa Rica can cost far more than many pensions cover, leaving families to bridge a growing gap as the country’s...

Costa Rica Mega-Prison Project Falls Behind Original July Deadline

Costa Rica’s new high-security prison for organized crime suspects and convicted inmates will not be fully ready by the end of July, despite earlier...