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Costa Rican Communities Win Fight to Protect Maritime-Terrestrial Zone at Cabuyal

The neighbors of Cabuyal Beach won a battle to ensure that the maritime-terrestrial zone (ZMT) of that beach remains public. Costa Rica's maritime-terrestrial zone...

Melinda Hildebrand Nominated as Next U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica

Melinda Hildebrand has been nominated as the next U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica, as officially announced. Hildebrand is a successful businesswoman and philanthropist who...

US Updates Travel Advisory for Costa Rica Due to Crime Concerns

The U.S. Department of State recently updated its travel advisory for Costa Rica, urging travelers to exercise increased caution due to crime-related concerns. This...

Puma Spotted in Atenas: A Rare Sight in Urban Alajuela

On Monday night, a rare sighting of a puma was reported as the wild feline was seen running through the streets of Atenas, Alajuela....

Costa Rica’s Talamanca Regulatory Plan Faces Criticism Over Wetland Development

The regulatory plan of the Municipality of Talamanca has faced significant criticism. The plan permits tourism development and the construction of parking lots in...

Costa Rica Tourism Soars: 14.5% Increase in First Half of 2024

The number of tourists visiting Costa Rica increased by 14.5% in the first half of this year, compared to the same period in 2023,...

Costa Rica Grapples with Rising Wildlife Conflicts in Urban Areas

The National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) has reported 38 incidents in which felines have preyed on domestic animals. Pumas, jaguars, ocelots, coyotes, and...

Discover Tiquicia: A Glimpse into Costa Rican Culture

Excerpt from The Tico Times’ Exploring Costa Rica 2011 guidebook

Costa Rica Weekly Recap News Recap May 12, 2024

https://youtu.be/-JEbduVRwIo Costa Rica Shuts Down State Zoos, Ends Animal Captivity The government of Costa Rica has announced the closure of the country's two state zoos, following...

Costa Rican Court Upholds Nutritional Warning Labels on Food

In a significant ruling on Tuesday, the Constitutional Court of Costa Rica struck down a controversial provision implemented by the Ministry of Health that...

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Panama Denounces New U.S. Pressure Over Chinese Companies

Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino on Thursday accused the United States of pressuring Panamanian officials to reduce the presence of Chinese companies in the...

Costa Rica Peanut Growing Guide From Planting to Harvest

Not long ago, a neighbor gave us some peanuts she said were from Peru. Since we’ve had good luck growing peanuts, we were excited...

Costa Rican President Brushes Off Surge in Homicides

President Rodrigo Chaves has again brushed off Costa Rica's mounting security problems, labeling them as misunderstandings in a recent interview. Speaking on FOX Noticias,...

JetBlue Flash Sale: Fort Lauderdale to Liberia Flights Ends Today

Those looking for a deal on airfare and eyeing a trip between Florida and Costa Rica now have a chance to get one with...

Costa Rica President Narrows Legal Abortion to Life-Saving Cases

President Rodrigo Chaves has repealed Costa Rica's therapeutic abortion protocol, a move that fulfills a long-standing promise and tightens rules around the procedure. The...
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