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San José’s Best Neighborhoods For Travelers Per Lonely Planet

Our capital draws attention in a new Lonely Planet guide that points visitors toward its key districts. Writer Sarah Gilbert portrays the city, called...

Costa Rica Celebrates Cultural Roots with Masquerade Day Parade

Streets across Costa Rica fill with color and music each October 31 as the nation marks Traditional Masquerade Day, a celebration that honors local...

Scientists Identify New Salamander in Costa Rica’s Highest Peak Ecosystem

Scientists have identified a new salamander species in the remote páramo of Chirripó National Park, highlighting our country's rich biodiversity and the pressing challenges...

Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Makes Forbes’ Best Places to Visit in 2026

Forbes has spotlighted Guanacaste as one of the top six spots for travelers in 2026. The list also includes Nikko in Japan, Kona in...

Bills Target Crucitas Gold Mining Mess in Costa Rica

Crucitas ranks among Costa Rica's most severe environmental setbacks. Illegal gold mining has ravaged the area for years, bringing crime, community unrest, water pollution,...

Costa Rica Joins Regional Call to Address Reverse Migration Crisis

Migration in the region is undergoing a shift, marked by the mass return of migrants from the north to the south of the continent....

El Salvador extends mass gang detentions until 2027

El Salvador’s Congress, controlled by President Nayib Bukele, voted Friday to extend the detention of tens of thousands of alleged gang members until at...

Costa Rica Route 32 Remains Closed After Large Landslide Near Zurquí

Traffic came to a standstill yesterda afternoon on National Route 32 after a massive landslide forced the complete closure of one of the country’s...

Costa Rica Court Upholds Adults-Only Rule for LGBTIQ+ Pride March Closing Event

In a unanimous decision, Costa Rica’s Constitutional Chamber (Sala IV) has dismissed an appeal challenging the Ministry of Justice and Peace’s reclassification of the...

US and Panama Begin Joint Exercises to Protect Panama Canal

US forces teamed up with Panamanian police for fresh military drills focused on safeguarding the Panama Canal, starting amid ongoing debates about foreign influence...

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Honduran Lawmaker Survives Explosive Attack in Congress

A homemade explosive device struck Honduran lawmaker Gladis Aurora López inside the National Congress on January 8, causing injuries that sent her to the...

Alcaraz and Sinner Float Idea of Playing Doubles Together

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner opened up about the idea of playing doubles together during a press conference ahead of their exhibition match in...

Dancing with the Stars Host Julianne Hough Shares Costa Rica Vacation

Julianne Hough, the dancer and actress known for her work on Dancing with the Stars, has returned to Costa Rica for a vacation. The...

Costa Rica Police warn of Rising Tourist Targeted Crimes After Violent Incident

Police in Guanacaste rescued four American tourists from a violent home invasion in Nuevo Arenal de Tilarán on Thursday evening. The confrontation with armed...

Costa Rica is the Land of Roadside Good Samaritans

After nearly 14 years of living in Ticolandia, I have come to appreciate so many things about the Costa Rican culture, people, and way...
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