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Birdwatching in Costa Rica: 5 More Common Birds of San José

The Tico Times - October 11, 2022

Holidays

Merry Christmas!

Costa Rica

Add some Costa Rican love to your Thanksgiving Table

Fishing

When Fishing in Costa Rica – Leave the Fish in the Water

Pic of the Day

Today is stressful. Let’s see pictures of your pets

Alejandro Zúñiga -

If you're invested in the U.S. elections, or if you have loved ones in Nicaragua or Honduras, today may be quite stressful.

Covid 19 Updates

Understanding Costa Rica’s new coronavirus measures

Alejandro Zúñiga -

We're really confused, you guys.

La Sele

¡Grande! Ticas advance to qualifying tournament for 2020 Olympics

Alejandro Zúñiga -

Costa Rica has appeared in a FIFA Women’s World Cup (2015) but has never qualified for an Olympic Games.

Costa Rica

Heavy rains cause flooding in Ostional, Guanacaste

Alejandro Zúñiga -

Heavy rains Tuesday and Wednesday caused the Ostional River to flood, impacting the small beach town and nearby villages.

Editorial

Letter to the Editor: We are students in Monteverde. This is why we are striking against climate change.

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Join us in making a change before we no longer have the chance.

Costa Rica

U.S. Embassy issues safety alert over adulterated alcohol

Alejandro Zúñiga -

"At this time, we are not aware of any U.S. citizen illness or death due to consuming adulterated alcohol in Costa Rica."

Tico Times Deep Dive

Our Costa Rican Southern Zone Deep Dive is underway!

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The Tico Times is in Costa Rica's Southern Zone this week.

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Christmas Throwback: What if Jesus had been born in Costa Rica?

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A Costa Rican Nativity scene: one Wise Man falls through La Platina, another into a pothole. The last one calls Joseph. Mae, I’ll be there later, ya casi llego. Traffic, mae. Es que vieras que en La Uruca hay UUUUna presa…

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Green alert issued as cold front passes through Costa Rica

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The National Emergency Commission (CNE) declared a green alert throughout Costa Rica due to an incoming cold front. The effects are expected to last throughout the weekend

Costa Rica

OIJ finds female body near where Carla Stefaniak went missing

Alejandro Zúñiga -

The body was found in San Antonio of Escazú, San José, where Stefaniak had been staying at an Airbnb.

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Latest News

Costa Rica child bitten by dog at Escazú mall, raising safety concerns

A 7-year-old boy was bitten by a dog Saturday evening while walking with his family inside the Multiplaza shopping center in Escazú. Witnesses said...

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Southwest Airlines Adds Direct Nashville Flights to Costa Rica

Southwest Airlines has announced a new nonstop route connecting Nashville, Tennessee, to San Jose, Costa Rica. The service kicks off on March 7, 2026,...

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Mother’s Day in Costa Rica – Traditions and Celebrations

Families across our country gather today to honor mothers on this national holiday. Unlike many countries that observe the day in May, Costa Rica...

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Costa Rica’s Celso Gamboa Acquitted Amid U.S. Extradition

Former Costa Rican security minister and Supreme Court justice Celso Gamboa got a break when a court in Goicoechea acquitted him of influence peddling....

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