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Atlantic Reaches Late September Without a Hurricane for the First Time Since 1914

The Atlantic Ocean has reached late September without producing a single hurricane, something that has not happened in 112 years. As of this morning,...

Costa Rica Raises El Niño Alert as Rainfall Shortage Deepens

Costa Rica has placed 23 municipalities under orange alert as months of below-normal rainfall linked to El Niño raise concerns over water supplies, agriculture and the approaching dry season.

Rain Expected Across Costa Rica for Lantern Parade Night

Thunderstorms are forecast for the Central and South Pacific this afternoon and for the Caribbean and Northern Zone after dark, putting rain over tonight's farolito parades.

A Record Quiet Atlantic Does Not Mean a Calm Costa Rica

The Atlantic has gone longer without a hurricane than in any season on record. Here is why, and why it does not make Costa Rica any safer.

El Niño Hits Very Strong Intensity and Could Last Until June 2027

El Niño has reached very strong intensity and could last until June 2027, covering Costa Rica's entire dry season.

Rain Alert Covers Four Areas of Costa Rica Through Wednesday

Two tropical waves are crossing the country and the ground is already saturated. Check your route before you drive this weekend.

Tropical Wave 41 Crosses Costa Rica With Afternoon Storms and 75 km/h Gusts

Tropical wave No. 41 moved into Costa Rica before dawn today, and the part that matters for the rest of your day arrives after...

Costa Rica under green alert as Tropical Wave 40 arrives

If you have plans in the mountains, on the Caribbean coast or along the Pacific this weekend, build in some flexibility. Rain is coming,...

Guanacaste Bakes While the Caribbean Floods in Costa Rica’s Split August

August gave us two very different versions of Costa Rica’s rainy season, with unusually little rain falling around Liberia while parts of the Caribbean...

Another Tropical Wave Arrives as Costa Rica School Closures Rise Again

When will it end? Costa Rica’s recovery from this month’s flooding suffered a setback today as the number of schools without in-person classes rose...

Costa Rica Weekend Forecast Calls for Rain and Thunderstorms

Unfortunately, the break in the rain won't last. Costa Rica's National Meteorological Institute expects instability to build over the weekend, and Saturday is shaping...

Costa Rica Declares a National Emergency in Nine Flood Hit Areas

Costa Rica has declared an emergency in nine areas after days of heavy rain caused flooding, damaged roads and left more than 700 people in shelters

Costa Rica flood emergency keeps 473 schools closed and 1,300 people in shelters

The rain has eased but saturated ground keeps the risk high across the Caribbean and Northern Zone. Here is what is closed, what is reachable and what to check before you drive.

El Niño Deepens Costa Rica’s Divide Between Drought and Heavy Rain

Costa Rica is experiencing two sharply different rainy seasons at once, with a growing drought across the Pacific side and Central Valley while unusually...
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Costa Rica’s Rincón de la Vieja Volcano Remains Active

Rincón de la Vieja volcano continued producing small eruptions and releases of gas today, a day after a moderate eruption sent a plume as...

Costa Rica Fires Foreign Minister After Trump Meeting Dispute

President Laura Fernández fired Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar today after saying he failed to tell her about a high-level security meeting with U.S. President...

Costa Rica Court Freezes Access to Playa Blanca Marine Wetland

A Costa Rican court has temporarily suspended visitor and vehicle access to the Playa Blanca Marine Wetland in Garabito. The tribunal said public use...

Atlantic Reaches Late September Without a Hurricane for the First Time Since 1914

The Atlantic Ocean has reached late September without producing a single hurricane, something that has not happened in 112 years. As of this morning,...