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Ecuador tourism stunt featuring Costa Rica sparks international row

Once on the ground, tourists filled out fake immigration forms, and passed through simulated customs, complete with ersatz entry stamps. Banners advertising Imperial beer and Costa Rica’s national brand, “Esencial Costa Rica” were also posted around the Ecuadorian airport.

New visitor center opens at Costa Rica’s Tenorio Volcano National Park

A new modern visitor center has opened at Tenorio Volcano National Park, enhancing the experience for tourists eager to explore the famed Río Celeste...

Costa Rica’s Pride 2025 Closing Event Bans Minors, Sparks Outrage

Costa Rica’s Pride 2025 closing event, set for June 29 at San José’s Plaza de la Democracia, was thrown into controversy when the government...

Costa Rica President’s State of Nation Address Sparks Controversy

Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves delivered his third State of the Nation Address to the Legislative Assembly, employing an unconventional approach that blended multimedia...

Costa Rica Proposes Strict Penalties for Illegal National Park Entries

Costa Rica is cracking down on illegal entries into its national parks and protected areas, citing dangers to visitors and environmental harm. Franz Tattenbach,...

US Defense Chief’s Idea for Military Presence at Panama Canal Sparks Backlash

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth floated the idea on Wednesday of US troops returning to Panama to "secure" its strategically vital canal, a suggestion...

Costa Rica Fire at Lorne Ross Park Sparks Political Clash Over Conservation

A fire erupted Wednesday night at Lorne Ross Park in Pozos de Santa Ana, as reported by the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC)....

Costa Rica’s Role in U.S. Deportations Sparks Debate

Costa Rica received a group of 135 migrants, who were transferred to the Center for Temporary Attention of Migrants (CATEM) at the Southern Border...

Panama Canal Seizure Threat Sparks UN Complaint and Port Audit

Panama has complained to the United Nations over US President Donald Trump's "worrying" threat to seize the Panama Canal, even as it launched an...

High Pesticide Use in Costa Rica Sparks Call for Sustainable Farming

Costa Rica is facing a pesticide crisis due to the high use of chemicals in agriculture and their harmful impacts on human health and...

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Costa Rica Electric Car Market Booms Despite Gradual Tax Increases

Costa Rica has experienced a boom in the purchase of electric vehicles. This comes as no surprise, given that the prices of electric cars...

Costa Rica’s Independence Day Visitors Guide

For those few who are visiting our country and for whatever reason, may not know yet, Costa Rica celebrates its 204th Independence Day tomorrow...

El Salvador Mobilized to Remove Invasive Plants from Lake Suchitlán

With mechanical shovels, barges, and by hand, hundreds of soldiers and artisanal fishers are working tirelessly this Friday to remove a floating plant that...

Celebrating Costa Rica Independence Day Through the Eyes of an Expat

Independence Day is almost here! If you live near a school, a soccer field, a parking lot, or a barrio with a lot of...

Costa Rica Celebrates Independence with Traditional Torch Relay

The Torch of Independence began its traditional journey through Costa Rica today. More than 22,000 students from across the country carry the torch both...
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