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Environment Ministry officials report increased damage of wildfires inside protected areas

Environment Ministry officials claim 100 percent of the wildfires inside protected areas occurred because of people’s negligent or premeditated actions.

Bamboo biker seeks to raise environmental awareness on trip through South America

Writer and environmentalist Kate Rawles is planning to take a customized bamboo bike from Cartagena, Colombia to the south of Chile in an effort to promote environmental awareness.

Airbnb agrees to collect sales tax from hosts in Costa Rica

Airbnb representatives said Costa Rica would be the first Latin American country to approve legislation to regulate sharing economy businesses.

Buying a Vacation Home in Costa Rica: Essential Amenities Checklist

You’re done sleeping around, and you’re ready to commit. You’re going to buy a vacation home in Costa Rica. Your biggest decision will be location,...

Guanacaste airport expansion set to begin in January

Airport administrator Corporación Interamericana de Inversiones will invest $10.3 million to expand the terminal and increase its current capacity by about 20 percent.

Costa Rica’s Hidden Gems: Expat Favorites Revealed

This Independence Day, the foreigners on The Tico Times editorial team share their favorite places in Costa Rica.

8 questions to ask before buying a vacation home in Costa Rica

Whether you are a tourist, a foreign resident or a citizen, here are eight questions to ask before buying a vacation home in Costa Rica.

San José’s Plaza de la Cultura scheduled to reopen in November

La Plaza de la Cultura, one of San José's landmarks, is undergoing renovation to fix leaks into the museums below and make the plaza more attractive.

Costa Rica launches plan to attract birdwatching tourists

There are 925 species of birds in Costa Rica, representing almost 10 percent of the species in the world, and tourism officials are hoping to cash in on the rising market of tourists interested in watching them.

Costa Rica’s Punta Mala Wildlife Refuge

Tucked away between the major tourist attractions on Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast, the Punta Mala wildlife reserve goes easily unnoticed, but a new burst of investment in the area could soon change that.

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Environmental Concerns Prompt Calls to Halt Ocean Cove Project in Manuel Antonio

A tourism and residential development in Manuel Antonio faces growing scrutiny as local figures push for a construction stop due to alleged harm to...

Death of Foreign Activist Adds to Costa Rica’s Mounting Security Concerns

Authorities in Costa Rica continue to investigate the homicide of 36-year-old Francisco Ojeda Garcés, a Chilean environmentalist who had lived in the country for...

New York Times Spotlights Costa Rica’s Osa as Top 2026 Travel Pick

The Osa Peninsula has landed on The New York Times' annual list of 52 places to visit in 2026, ranking fourth overall. This recognition...

El Salvador’s Bukele to Break Ground on Costa Rica’s Mega-Prison

President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador plans to arrive in Costa Rica next week for an official visit focused on the country's new high-security...
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