Costa Rica

I was a bit surprised to find a slice of my Midwestern Christmases right outside my door in San Jose. On the surface, it...

A Costa Rican Nativity scene: one Wise Man falls through La Platina, another into a pothole. The last one calls Joseph. Mae, I’ll be there later, ya casi llego. Traffic, mae. Es que vieras que en La Uruca hay UUUUna presa…

I walk past this scene every day on my way to work. You might think that I trek in from the countryside to a...

If you've clicked here, you've stumbled across the beta version of The Tico Time's new travel site. We've decided to share it with those...

WASHINGTON, D. C. – A strong U.S. economy and lower world oil prices will only mean good news for Central America next year, predicts the World Bank official directly responsible for the six-country region.

Rip currents (more commonly known as rip tides or undertows) are one of the most dangerous and ubiquitous members of Costa Rica’s beach communities. While...

VERACRUZ, Mexico – Cuban President Raúl Castro kept a summit of Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese leaders wondering if he would show up until the last moment Tuesday, only to send his deputy instead.

Along with the principles of freedom and democracy, the force of reason has prevailed throughout Costa Rican history. The abolition of the military is one of those exceptional steps that led Costa Rica to become a fairer, more educated society able to meet the most pressing needs of its population, focusing on human development rather than strengthening its military capabilities.

For years, the Pucci family has photographed Costa Rica in all its splendor. But about two years ago, they decided to try a new angle: from the air.

Here are three things that have me feeling grateful. The first is, well, you, for sending so many kind and interesting responses to my first...