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Costa Rican researchers want to use nature sounds in healing therapies

Researchers recorded sounds present in various ecosystems, including secondary forest, mangrove forest, coastal areas and the ocean.

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.

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U.S. Warns of Military Risks in Mexico and Central America Airspace

The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a series of safety warnings on Friday for airspace over Mexico and Central America. The alerts...

Costa Rica to Introduce Advanced Blood Test for Early Detection of Cancer

In 2026, Costa Rica will finally gain access to one of the world’s most advanced medical technologies. one capable of simultaneously detecting nine types...

US Sends First Deportation Flight to Post-Maduro Venezuela

A plane carrying 231 Venezuelans touched down at Maiquetia International Airport in Caracas today, marking the first deportation flight from the United States since...

Costa Ricans Honor Community Roots at the Palmares Festival

The Fiestas de Palmares 2026 began yesterday with a parade through the streets and the opening of the PalmarINK art gallery. Thousands gathered for...

Multi-vehicle crash leaves General Cañas gridlocked

A violent multi-vehicle crash on the Autopista General Cañas (Route 1) late Thursday night triggered hours of closures and heavy congestion Friday morning on...
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