Unemployment in Costa Rica falls slightly; more women join workforce
Unemployment in Costa Rica fell to 11.3% in the first trimester of 2019, according to data released last week by the National Statistics and Census …
Costa Rica inaugurates third meeting of International Contact Group on Venezuela, hosted in San José
Costa Rican president Carlos Alvarado inaugurated the third meeting of the International Contact Group (ICG) on Venezuela on Monday night at Casa Amarilla in San …
Maduro exhorts Venezuela military to fight ‘any coup plotter;’ Costa Rica to host international meeting
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday called on the armed forces to oppose “any coup plotter” after a military uprising in support of opposition leader …
Hiking Arenal Volcano National Park: A giant tree and a new trail
It almost seems silly, hiking several kilometers through secondary forest to see a single tree. That is, until you reach it. The highlight of Arenal …
Manuel Antonio expands capacity following improvements
Costa Rica’s most popular national park is getting busier. Manuel Antonio National Park now welcomes up to 2,700 visitors each day following upgrades to its …
As he reaches a year in charge, President Alvarado addresses Legislative Assembly
On Thursday, President Carlos Alvarado defended his plans to tackle Costa Rica’s fiscal deficit — which he called one of the country’s main problems — …
Costa Rican residents sentenced in United States for phone scam
Two Costa Rican residents were sentenced to 20 and 25 years in prison, respectively, for participating in a telemarketing operation that defrauded victims in the …
Capture the magic: Final call for national photography contest
As Costa Rica’s dry season reaches its end, the country bursts with color thanks to its many species of flowering trees. Fundación Árboles Mágicos (Magical …
KLM, Air Canada increase flights to Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s status as a tourist destination continues to grow. This month, two major international airlines have announced additional flights to Costa Rica. KLM, the …
How Outward Bound Costa Rica builds resiliency in Ticos and international travelers alike in Costa Rica
Traveling through Central America with Outward Bound Costa Rica isn’t the right choice for everyone. If you want to stay in your comfort zone, visit …