Great news for the communtiy of Santa Teresa and the surrounding areas: after six years of battles, the Municipal Council of Cóbano announced the paving of streets and the improvement and ...

Fantastic 1.3-hectare lot with frontage on the Blanco River and a small stream located on the Caribbean slope. Excellent for a country estate, cabins or houses, or for a Glamping or tourism project.

Last week, in the Cerro del Muerte mountains, there was a tragic accident with a bittersweet ending. The tragedy—a young pre-school teacher traveling home after a full day of teaching—lost her life ...

The Costa Rican chocolate brand Sibö recently earned international recognition, winning a gold medal and two bronze medals at the prestigious International Chocolate Awards, held in New York.

Costa Rica’s Caribbean region is often celebrated for its exuberant nature and rich culture. However, the area is also a key hub for banana production. The country ranks among the world’s leading ...

According to the OIJ, one of the 50 most wanted men by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) was captured on Tuesday morning in Costa Rica. The OIJ and the Public Prosecutor’s Office raided ...

Costa Rica’s tourism sector has voiced concerns about the country’s rising violence and its impact on the international image. A recent New York Times article highlighted how Costa Rica, once seen as ...

The most recent Legatum Prosperity Index reveals that Costa Rica ranks among the most prosperous countries in Latin America, alongside Chile and Uruguay. These three nations stand out in a region ...

First, Yessica Mercedes lost a brother who was beaten to death by gang members. Then, another brother was jailed in the government’s “war” against gangsters. Neither were members of the feared ...

Environmentalist Juan López, who fought against open-pit mining in Honduras, was shot dead on Saturday night in the northeast of the country, a crime that is being investigated by the police and has ...

September is an important cultural month in Costa Rica; it is the month of the nation, celebrating the country’s Independence Day. If you know Costa Rica, you know it’s a country with much love for ...

Welcome to the sunny side of Costa Rican Spanish. As expats and visitors in this tropical paradise, we often focus on mastering the basics or navigating tricky local slang. But today, we’re diving ...