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 …
Experts predict continued rainfall deficits throughout Central America due to El Niño
The El Niño phenomenon will cause a rainfall deficit in Central America over the next three months, weather experts reported on Friday in San Salvador. …
Pic of the Day: Costa Rica’s Isla Nublar (aka Cocos Island)
Isla Nublar, the setting for much of the “Jurassic Park” series, is unfortunately not a real Costa Rican island. Cocos Island, though, is very much …
More than 60,000 people flee Nicaragua crisis: UN
More than 60,000 people have fled the crisis in Nicaragua over the past year, the UN said Tuesday, with neighboring Costa Rica bearing the brunt …
Costa Rica bets on ending fossil fuel use by 2050
Eric Orlich and his wife Gioconda Rojas own two electric vehicles, which they charge at home in the garage thanks to solar panels on their …
Costa Rica approves law against child abuse prepared by alleged victims of priest
Costa Rica’s congress approved on Tuesday a bill that extends the statute of limitations for the crime of sexual abuse of minors. The initiative, known …