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Turrialba Volcano Cable Car Project Could Transform Costa Rica Tourism

Imagine being able to witness the breathtaking beauty of the Turrialba Volcano from above in a cable car. This may soon become a reality, thanks to a pioneering proposal...

Learning Costa Rican Slang: Spanish Lessons from Rural Costa Rica

I still remember my introduction to Spanish as spoken in rural Costa Rica. I had a good, but inflexible vocabulary, with one word in Spanish for most nouns and...

Panama Elects Mulino: A Shift Towards Authoritarianism?

Right-wing lawyer José Raúl Mulino, who won Sunday's presidential election in Panama, promised to take measures "without fear" to restore the economy and end the "political persecution" of which...

President Chaves’ Legislative Address: A Tale of Two Costa Ricas

President Rodrigo Chaves delivered a speech before the Legislative Assembly and the people of Costa Rica. This is a customary address where the head of government reports on the...

CNE Declares Green Alert for Rincon de la Vieja Volcano

The National Emergency Commission (CNE) declared a green alert due to increased activity at the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. Particularly, five districts are under this warning: Dos Rios,...

US and Latin America Seek Migration Crisis Solutions in Guatemala

The foreign ministers of about twenty American countries will meet in Guatemala on Tuesday to discuss strategies to address the migration crisis in a concerted manner, in a conclave...

Costa Rica’s Struggle with Currency Appreciation

Costa Rica's business sector is raising alarms about the nation's worsening social and economic situation. Álvaro Jenkins, a key figure in the business community, has voiced concerns that the...

Jose Raul Mulino Elected President of Panama

Jose Raul Mulino, the protege of a graft-convicted former head of state, was declared Panama's president-elect after elections Sunday. Mulino, 64, won the single-round, first-past-the-post race with more than...

Lando Norris Claims First F1 Win in Miami

McLaren's Lando Norris won the first Formula One race of his career with a shock victory over world champion Max Verstappen in the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday. Breathing life...

Argentine Tennis Star Diego Schwartzman to Retire in 2025

31-year-old Argentine tennis player Diego "Peque" Schwartzman, who was ranked world No. 8 in 2020, announced he will retire from tennis in 2025, through a statement published this Sunday...

Madonna Electrifies Rio with Historic Celebration Tour Finale

Pop idol Madonna gave it all in Rio de Janeiro as she looked back on her four-decade career in a historic show before throngs of joyful fans jammed onto...

Corcovado’s Delicate Ecosystem at Risk Due to Increased Tourism

Corcovado National Park has a unique biodiversity, which must be protected. Therefore, the Osa neighbors expressed their concern over the decision the Osa Conservation Area (ACOSA) made to double...

Panama Faces Pivotal Presidential Election Amidst Controversy

Panamanians began voting today in general elections stirred by the controversial former president Ricardo Martinelli, whose protégé is the favorite to win the presidency of a country burdened by...

Unveiling the Magic of Comic Con Costa Rica 2024

Since its opening, Comic Con Costa Rica has drawn thousands to the Convention Center, immersing them in the world of comics, anime, movies, and television. Now in its third...

Intego Clinical Announced Latin American Expansion into Costa Rica with New Office

Maitland, Fla. (April 30, 2024) – Intego Clinical, a biometrics Clinical Research Organization (CRO) that helps leading life science companies unlock the power of clinical data, has announced today...

Costa Rica May Gardening: Tips and Tricks for a Bountiful Harvest

May is perhaps the most important gardening month of the year in Costa Rica. Farmers across the country are planting their crops this month, and gardeners can also take...

Panama: A Nation of Contrasts and Opportunity

Panama, a narrow Central American nation holding presidential elections this Sunday, has gained prominence in the regional migration crisis despite its thriving economy driven by the interoceanic Panama Canal....

Guanacaste’s La Amistad Bridge to Reopen by July

Repair works on the La Amistad bridge over the Tempisque River in Guanacaste are 15% complete. The Ministry of Public Works and Transportation (MOPT) reported that the repairs are...

Costa Rica Drops in World Press Freedom Index 2024

Costa Rica moved from 23rd to 26th place this year in the annual report published by the organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The World Press Freedom Index analyzes the situation...
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Panama’s High Court Approves Mulino’s Candidacy

The Supreme Court of Justice of Panama declared this Friday the presidential candidacy of the right-wing José Raúl Mulino,...

Red, White, and Pura Vida! Patriots’ Plane Makes Surprise Visit to Costa Rica

The arrival of the plane was documented by Tomás Cubero, who has been an airplane spotter for 20 years....

Costa Rica Drops in World Press Freedom Index 2024

Costa Rica moved from 23rd to 26th place this year in the annual report published by the organization Reporters...

Learning Costa Rican Slang: Spanish Lessons from Rural Costa Rica

I still remember my introduction to Spanish as spoken in rural Costa Rica. I had a good, but inflexible...

Costa Rica’s Struggle with Currency Appreciation

Costa Rica's business sector is raising alarms about the nation's worsening social and economic situation. Álvaro Jenkins, a key...

Guanacaste’s La Amistad Bridge to Reopen by July

Repair works on the La Amistad bridge over the Tempisque River in Guanacaste are 15% complete. The Ministry of...

Dental tourism, because Medicare doesn’t cover for dental treatment

C. Everett Koop, known for his tenure as U.S. surgeon general during the Reagan administration, was renowned for his...

Surviving a Bus Accident in Costa Rica

My son and daughter’s annual visit was over. We said our goodbyes at the airport and I dropped off...

A Barrio’s Pride: Keylor Navas’ Humble Beginnings

I live in a typical Costa Rican barrio. I define a barrio here in much the same way I...

Expat Living: Our Many Houses in Costa Rica

As I take a break from throwing all of my family’s worldly belongings into totes with duct tape labels,...

Latin America News

Panama Elects Mulino: A Shift Towards Authoritarianism?

Right-wing lawyer José Raúl Mulino, who won Sunday's presidential election in Panama, promised to take measures "without fear" to restore the economy and end...

US and Latin America Seek Migration Crisis Solutions in Guatemala

The foreign ministers of about twenty American countries will meet in Guatemala on Tuesday to discuss strategies to address the migration crisis in a...

Jose Raul Mulino Elected President of Panama

Jose Raul Mulino, the protege of a graft-convicted former head of state, was declared Panama's president-elect after elections Sunday. Mulino, 64, won the single-round,...

Arts and Culture

Unveiling the Magic of Comic Con Costa Rica 2024

Since its opening, Comic Con Costa Rica has drawn thousands to the Convention Center, immersing them in the world of comics, anime, movies, and...

Costa Rica Honors Workers on Labor Day

As Costa Rica gears up to celebrate Labor Day, it is essential to reflect on the significance of this holiday and its deep-rooted history...

Returning a Lost Wallet in Costa Rica: A Story of Honesty and Reflection

Early one morning in the waning days of the pandemic, I found a wallet in the street while cycling. The contents consisted of 8,000...

Environment and Wildlife

CNE Declares Green Alert for Rincon de la Vieja Volcano

The National Emergency Commission (CNE) declared a green alert due to increased activity at the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. Particularly, five districts are...

Corcovado’s Delicate Ecosystem at Risk Due to Increased Tourism

Corcovado National Park has a unique biodiversity, which must be protected. Therefore, the Osa neighbors expressed their concern over the decision the Osa Conservation...

Costa Rica Environmentalists Threatened For Trying To Protect Threatened Wetlands

Ricardo Muñoz, a member of the environmental group Nido de Halcón (Hawk’s Nest), revealed that he has faced threats for his advocacy in defense...