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Guatemala Rescues 160 Children From Religious Group Amid Abuse Claims

Guatemalan authorities rescued 160 children this Friday from a property belonging to the Lev Tahor sect, an ultra-orthodox Jewish group under investigation for alleged sexual abuse of minors, reported...

A Local’s Guide to Driving Across Costa Rica: Guanacaste to San José

When we moved to Costa Rica 12+ years ago, my new job managing a small non-profit brought us to a little beach town in Guanacaste. Life here has been...

A Christmas story we weren’t meant to hear

Christmas one hundred and seven years ago meant Christmas trees with real candles, women in long skirts and petticoats, and men with waxed mustaches and pocket watches. In the...

El Salvador Abandons Bukele’s Bitcoin Dream as Chivo Wallet Faces Shutdown

El Salvador will privatize or close the cryptocurrency wallet "Chivo" created by President Nayib Bukele when he made bitcoin legal tender in 2021, an official said Thursday. The announcement...

Costa Rica Tourism at Risk as Liberia Airport Struggles to Stay Open

The Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) in Liberia, the gateway to Costa Rica's popular Pacific beaches, is facing a staffing crisis that threatens to derail the country's crucial...

US-Panama Deal Cuts Darién Crossings by 41% Amid Policy Change

The treacherous Darién jungle, a crucial corridor between Colombia and Panama for migrants heading to the United States, has seen a significant decrease in crossings as Donald Trump's January...

Costa Rica Drowns in Plastic Despite New Shopping Laws

I am currently building a collection of reusable shopping bags, courtesy of my local supermarket. The bags are said to have a shelf life of about 200 uses, but...

Actor Morgan Freeman Joins Celebrity Wave in Costa Rica

Costa Rica continues to shine as a top destination for celebrities seeking relaxation, luxury, and stunning natural beauty. This time, U.S. actor and producer Morgan Freeman visited the country...

Three New Plant Species Found Growing in Costa Rica

Three new plant species have been discovered in Costa Rica following an investigation by the National Museum of Costa Rica. The plants are identified as Miconia rupicola Gleason, Phyllanthus elsiae, and Coccoloba williamsii Standl.,...

Costa Rica’s Fishing Industry Plagued by Fraud

The Costa Rican fishing industry faces significant challenges as the Comptroller General's Office (CGR) reveals serious deficiencies in the controls implemented by the Costa Rican Institute of Fisheries and...

Costa Rica Travel Disrupted as Liberia Airport Shutdown Again

The Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in Liberia, Guanacaste, closed yesterday at 6 p.m. due to a lack of air traffic controllers. The unexpected closure impacted passengers as flights...

Costa Rica and U.S. Jointly Identify Alleged Cyber Intrusions from China

The Embassy of China in Costa Rica rejected accusations by the Costa Rican Government and the U.S. Embassy in San José regarding cyberattacks allegedly originating in China. In a...

Moving to a Small Costa Rica Town Brings Unexpected Neighbors

A few years ago, my wife, baby son, and I were prompted to move from one coastal town in Guanacaste to another when my wife took a new job...

Amnesty Report Reveals Mass Detentions and Torture in Nicaragua

Amnesty International (AI) stated this Tuesday that no one is safe in Nicaragua from the "repressive model" imposed by Daniel Ortega's government, which threatens human rights in an "unprecedented"...

Costa Rica Highway Route 27 Safety Issues Alarm Experts

A recent evaluation of Route 27, the vital link between Costa Rica's Greater Metropolitan Area and the Pacific coast, has unveiled a mix of positive and concerning findings. The...

Aaron Rodgers’ Costa Rica Ayahuasca Journey Featured on Netflix

A new Netflix documentary explores the life of NFL superstar Aaron Rodgers, revealing a side beyond his football career. While Rodgers is celebrated for his football skills, his life outside the...

Christmas Posadas Bring Costa Rican Communities Together

As the year-end approaches, you will notice Costa Rica transforms into a mixture of Christmas traditions, blending Catholic heritage with local customs. Understanding the significance of Costa Rican Christmas...

Justin and Hailey Bieber Attend Luxury Wedding in Costa Rica

Justin and Hailey Bieber were recently spotted in Costa Rica, enjoying the stunning natural beauty of Guanacaste. According to local media, the couple was accompanied by several members of...

Costa Rica’s Gordo Navideño Is A Christmas Tradition

The Gordo Navideño, also known as the "Big Christmas Lottery," is a holiday tradition in Costa Rica that captures the imagination and excitement of the entire country. This annual...

Scents and Sensibility in Costa Rica: The Fragrant Life of a Tico Expat

About five percent of the world suffer from anosmia– having no sense of smell. Everyone has likely experienced this at least once on a temporary basis when hit with...

The Best Part of a Costa Rica Christmas Is Remembering

To me, Christmases past always seem better, happier and more promising than present ones. Either we were more innocent back then or the times were. For us (kings, editors...
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Costa Rica’s Gordo Navideño Is A Christmas Tradition

The Gordo Navideño, also known as the "Big Christmas Lottery," is a holiday tradition in Costa Rica that captures...

Costa Rica’s Holiday Spirit in a Glass: The Story of Rompope

As December's cool breezes come to Costa Rica, our families gather to celebrate Christmas with cherished traditions and festive...

Deadly Parasite Reaches Costa Rica After 30 Years of Eradication

Illegal cattle ranching in Central America has triggered a resurgence of the screwworm, a deadly parasite once considered eradicated....

Costa Rica Tourism at Risk as Liberia Airport Struggles to Stay Open

The Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) in Liberia, the gateway to Costa Rica's popular Pacific beaches, is facing...

Actor Morgan Freeman Joins Celebrity Wave in Costa Rica

Costa Rica continues to shine as a top destination for celebrities seeking relaxation, luxury, and stunning natural beauty. This...

Scents and Sensibility in Costa Rica: The Fragrant Life of a Tico Expat

About five percent of the world suffer from anosmia– having no sense of smell. Everyone has likely experienced this...

Debunking Myths: Is Costa Rica Really a Socialist Country?

Facebook has numerous pages catering to the foreign community in Costa Rica. There are always a number of posts...

Latin America News

Guatemala Rescues 160 Children From Religious Group Amid Abuse Claims

Guatemalan authorities rescued 160 children this Friday from a property belonging to the Lev Tahor sect, an ultra-orthodox Jewish group under investigation for alleged...

El Salvador Abandons Bukele’s Bitcoin Dream as Chivo Wallet Faces Shutdown

El Salvador will privatize or close the cryptocurrency wallet "Chivo" created by President Nayib Bukele when he made bitcoin legal tender in 2021, an...

US-Panama Deal Cuts Darién Crossings by 41% Amid Policy Change

The treacherous Darién jungle, a crucial corridor between Colombia and Panama for migrants heading to the United States, has seen a significant decrease in...

Arts and Culture

A Christmas story we weren’t meant to hear

Christmas one hundred and seven years ago meant Christmas trees with real candles, women in long skirts and petticoats, and men with waxed mustaches...

Christmas Posadas Bring Costa Rican Communities Together

As the year-end approaches, you will notice Costa Rica transforms into a mixture of Christmas traditions, blending Catholic heritage with local customs. Understanding the...

Costa Rica’s Gordo Navideño Is A Christmas Tradition

The Gordo Navideño, also known as the "Big Christmas Lottery," is a holiday tradition in Costa Rica that captures the imagination and excitement of...

Environment and Wildlife

Three New Plant Species Found Growing in Costa Rica

Three new plant species have been discovered in Costa Rica following an investigation by the National Museum of Costa Rica. The plants are identified...

Costa Rica Proposes Controlled Crocodile Hunting Bill

Congressman Leslye Bojorges of Costa Rica’s PUSC political party presented a bill to allow the controlled hunting of crocodiles and caimans in Costa Rica....

Costa Rica Installs Wildlife Crossings to Prevent Electrocutions

Costa Rica has taken a significant step in wildlife conservation by addressing the growing issue of wildlife electrocutions in Santa Fe de Cóbano, Guanacaste....