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AFP - February 16, 2022

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Orchids From Costa Rica Take Center Stage at Kew Gardens Festival

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Guatemala Hit by 6.2-magnitude Earthquake

AFP - February 16, 2022

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

Sarah Jordan - February 3, 2022

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

The Tico Times - January 30, 2022

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

The Tico Times - January 27, 2022

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

The Tico Times - January 7, 2022

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?

The Tico Times - September 28, 2018

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 Tico Times - September 5, 2017

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

The Tico Times - April 21, 2017

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

L. Arias - April 12, 2017

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

L. Arias - February 28, 2017

Environment Ministry (MINAE) officials have reported an increase in the unauthorized entry of tourists to restricted areas of Arenal Volcano National Park, one of...

Air Canada passengers delayed for 32 hours in Costa Rica, including nine on runway

The Tico Times - January 10, 2017

Nearly 300 Air Canada passengers have a nightmare flight before it even leaves the ground at Juan Santamaría.

Police to streamline crime reporting in far-flung beach spots

The Tico Times - May 24, 2016

Starting this June, police in Puerto Viejo, Cocles, Cahuita, Flamingo, Dominical, Nosara, Sámara, Playas del Coco, and Tamarindo will start taking criminal complaints, according to Public Security Ministry spokesman José Vargas.