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Costa Rica Gangsters Take on the Police – Two Attacks In Two Days

View Post Last Sunday, two men opened fire at a Police Force patrol car carrying two officers during a chase, in Batán, Limón province. Mainor Obregón, the driver of the...

Migrant Crossings Through Panama’s Darién Gap Drop 41% in 2024

Some 302,000 migrants, mostly Venezuelans, crossed the Panamanian jungle of Darién in 2024 on their way to the United States, 41% less than the previous year, Panamanian President José...

Honduras Threatens to Expel U.S. Military Bases Over Trump’s Deportation Plans

President Xiomara Castro warned on Wednesday that she will expel U.S. military bases from Honduras if President-elect Donald Trump fulfills his threat to order mass deportations of Hondurans when...

When Bocas del Toro, Panama was part of Costa Rica

Look closely at this mid-1800s map of Costa Rica, and you might spot some major differences. 

Is Costa Rica the New Hotspot for Celebrity Vacations and Special Occasions?

Several celebrities have decided to come to Costa Rica for the holidays. Gal Gadot, Shawn Mendes, and Gisele Bündchen chose the sun, beaches, and warmth of Costa Rica to...

Former Tourist Guide Shares Different Side of Costa Rica New Year

When I was very young, January the 2nd was the saddest day of the year. The Christmas tree was stripped bare of its ornaments and colorful lights and left...

Cessna Caravan 208 Veers Off Runway at San Jose Airport

Costa Rican authorities reported an incident at Juan Santamaría International Airport. A Cessna Caravan 208 light aircraft went off the runway this afternoon. “The Fire Department announces ALERT 4A...

Costa Rica Local Shares 10 Achievable Resolutions for the New Year

New Year is nearly here and that means a whole new list of resolutions. New Year always feels like a new beginning, and hence a lot of opportunities. Everything...

Panama Canal Celebrates 25 Years Under Panamanian Control

The Panama Canal celebrated its 25th anniversary under Panamanian hands this Tuesday in a solemn ceremony in which the late former US President Jimmy Carter was remembered and Donald...

Costa Rican Traditions Promise Prosperity in the New Year 

If your ship didn’t come in this year, don’t despair. There’s always next year – and the eve of a new year might be just the time to practice...

Nicaragua’s Ortega Faces Arrest Warrant in Argentina for Crimes Against Humanity

An Argentine judge has ordered the international capture of the president of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, and his wife Rosario Murillo for the "systematic violation of human rights", reported the...

Costa Rica Battles Alarming Surge in Illegal Wildlife Trafficking

Wildlife trafficking in Costa Rica has reached alarming levels, with 200 reports registered by authorities this year alone. This illegal activity poses a significant danger to the country's rich...

A closer look at a Costa Rica New Year’s Tradition

Costa Ricans are fond of Santa Lucía flowers and have an interesting tradition of bestowing bouquets of these flowers to friends during the New Year to ensure prosperity.

Lost Legacy Behind Latin America’s Favorite New Year Song

One of the classic New Year's songs for our part of the world is called 'El Año Viejo'. If you have your radio tuned to any local stations during...

A Guide to Litigation in Costa Rica

The Costa Rican legal system offers a robust framework for resolving disputes, reflecting our country’s dedication to justice and the rule of law. Whether addressing personal, commercial, or administrative...

Panama Mourns U.S. President Jimmy Carter’s Death While Fighting New Canal Battle

Panama's President José Raúl Mulino paid tribute to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at age 100, highlighting his crucial role in returning the Panama Canal to...

Costa Rica Volcano Drive Turns Into Tourist Survival Story

This was around ten years ago, so the details of the beginning of the day are a little fuzzy. My wife and I, in all of our kidless glory,...

Luck and Tradition Shape Costa Rica Families New Year Celebrations

As the clock strikes midnight and the fireworks light up the night sky, thousands of Costa Rican families will have prepared for the rituals that, for generations, have marked...

US Tourists Slam Trump Over Panama Canal Takeover Threats

About fifty American tourists observe a Danish container ship entering the Panama Canal, which, approaching its 25th year under Panamanian sovereignty, faces threats from the next president of the...

Flights Grounded as Potholes Plague Costa Rica’s Liberia Airport

The runway at Liberia's Daniel Oduber Quirós Airport, once again presented problems that led to its temporary closure. According to the Dirección General de Aviación Civil (DGAC), the runway...

Avianca to Launch Direct Flights from Miami to San José, Costa Rica

In a significant boost to Costa Rica's international connectivity, Avianca Airlines has announced plans to launch direct flights between San José and Miami as part of its broader expansion...
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Cessna Caravan 208 Veers Off Runway at San Jose Airport

Costa Rican authorities reported an incident at Juan Santamaría International Airport. A Cessna Caravan 208 light aircraft went off...

Luck and Tradition Shape Costa Rica Families New Year Celebrations

As the clock strikes midnight and the fireworks light up the night sky, thousands of Costa Rican families will...

Costa Rica Volcano Drive Turns Into Tourist Survival Story

This was around ten years ago, so the details of the beginning of the day are a little fuzzy....

Avianca to Launch Direct Flights from Miami to San José, Costa Rica

In a significant boost to Costa Rica's international connectivity, Avianca Airlines has announced plans to launch direct flights between...

Costa Rica’s New Yellow Fever Certificate Requirements for International Travel

The Costa Rican Ministry of Health announced that as of February 2025, it will require a yellow fever vaccination...

Costa Rica Local Shares 10 Achievable Resolutions for the New Year

New Year is nearly here and that means a whole new list of resolutions. New Year always feels like...

Costa Rica Volcano Drive Turns Into Tourist Survival Story

This was around ten years ago, so the details of the beginning of the day are a little fuzzy....

Latin America News

Migrant Crossings Through Panama’s Darién Gap Drop 41% in 2024

Some 302,000 migrants, mostly Venezuelans, crossed the Panamanian jungle of Darién in 2024 on their way to the United States, 41% less than the...

Honduras Threatens to Expel U.S. Military Bases Over Trump’s Deportation Plans

President Xiomara Castro warned on Wednesday that she will expel U.S. military bases from Honduras if President-elect Donald Trump fulfills his threat to order...

Panama Canal Celebrates 25 Years Under Panamanian Control

The Panama Canal celebrated its 25th anniversary under Panamanian hands this Tuesday in a solemn ceremony in which the late former US President Jimmy...

Arts and Culture

When Bocas del Toro, Panama was part of Costa Rica

Look closely at this mid-1800s map of Costa Rica, and you might spot some major differences. 

Is Costa Rica the New Hotspot for Celebrity Vacations and Special Occasions?

Several celebrities have decided to come to Costa Rica for the holidays. Gal Gadot, Shawn Mendes, and Gisele Bündchen chose the sun, beaches, and...

Costa Rican Traditions Promise Prosperity in the New Year 

If your ship didn’t come in this year, don’t despair. There’s always next year – and the eve of a new year might be...

Environment and Wildlife

Costa Rica Battles Alarming Surge in Illegal Wildlife Trafficking

Wildlife trafficking in Costa Rica has reached alarming levels, with 200 reports registered by authorities this year alone. This illegal activity poses a significant...

Secret Lives of Costa Rican Jaguars Revealed Through Trail Camera Network

A camera trap is a fairly unsophisticated piece of technology. A camera, a motion sensor, an SD card, and a handful of regular old...

Quepos Leads Costa Rica with Historic Fireworks Noise Ban

The Municipal Council of Quepos recently got a jump on the rest of Costa Rica with their unanimous decision to officially ban the use...