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COSTA RICA'S LEADING ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER

At 68, Oldest English Costa Rica Paper – The Tico Times celebrates tradition — and reinvention

Like the country it calls home, The Tico Times has often had an impact that far outpaces its small size.

Nicaragua’s Property Controversy: Recovery or Confiscation?

Nicaragua's Attorney General's Office asserted this Friday that it has "legally recovered" properties from opponents, universities, and NGOs, within the framework of trials or administrative decisions for non-compliance with...

Discover Biesanz Woodworks: Where Craftsmanship Meets Nature in Escazú

Nestled in the scenic hills of Bello Horizonte, Escazú, lies a haven for admirers of fine craftsmanship. Biesanz Woodworks stands as a testament to the fusion of artistry and...

Unraveling the Mystery of Costa Rica’s Black Threadsnake

Question - What’s both diurnal and nocturnal, fossorial, insectivorous, and oviparous? Answer - the black threadsnake. What does any of that mean? Let’s find out. The black threadsnake (Epictia ater)...

Adidas Unveils New Costa Rica National Team Jerseys

Adidas and the Costa Rican Soccer Federation (FCRF) unveiled the new home and away jerseys for the National Team this Friday. Inspired by the abundant graphic elements of typical...

Costa Rica Cracks Down on Illegal Trade of Hawksbill Turtle Products

The National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) will launch a campaign on social networks to raise awareness and educate the population on the conservation and protection of hawksbill turtles. Hawksbill...

American Airlines Expands Costa Rica Presence with Philadelphia-Guanacaste Route

American Airlines announced a new route from Philadelphia International Airport to Guanacaste, Costa Rica, starting December 7, 2024. This will be the first time the airline will offer this...

Logging Threatens Costa Rica’s Caribbean Wildlife Refuge

Residents of the southern Caribbean denounced the logging of trees in the Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge. They reported that the activity commenced on April 20, and trees were cut...

Costa Rica Birding: Meet the Blue Grosbeak

Today we meet the blue grosbeak. This little songbird is a sometimes resident, sometimes migrant whose coloration has direct effects on its ability to welcome baby blue grosbeaks into...

Panama Canal Increases Ship Transits Amid Persistent Water Shortage

The Panama Canal increased its daily number of ship transits this Thursday, although the water deficit that led to the restriction of crossings and ship draft last year persists,...

Costa Rican Business Sector Protests Exchange Rate Policies

The business sector took to the streets of San José in protest against the exchange rate and the abrupt appreciation of the colon, following the failed dialogue with the...

Women Leading Migration Trends in Latin America

More and more women are migrating in Latin America in search of job opportunities, now making up 40% of the total, in an increasing trend, indicated the International Labor...

El Salvador’s Military Siege Restores Security in the North

A military siege imposed almost two months ago to combat gangs in Chalatenango, a region in northern El Salvador, has brought security back to the streets of the area,...

Costa Rica Faces Alarming Obesity Epidemic as WHO Projects Grim Future

As revealed by projections from the World Health Organization (WHO), Costa Rica could rank third among nations with the highest rates of overweight and obesity in 37 years. The...

Costa Rica Bans Synthetic Nicotine in Vaping Products

Costa Rican authorities announced on Tuesday that they will "prohibit products containing synthetic nicotine" in the country, targeting that substance used in smoking containers for vaporizers and e-cigarettes. This...

ICE’s Poor Planning Disrupts Costa Rican Businesses

The poor planning of the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) is affecting the country's businesses. ICE had announced that this week there would be blackouts starting Monday. This means...

Discover Tiquicia: A Glimpse into Costa Rican Culture

Excerpt from The Tico Times’ Exploring Costa Rica 2011 guidebook

Costa Rica Backs Limon Marina Project to Create Jobs and Boost Tourism

A few months ago, President Rodrigo Chaves announced a plan to build a new marina and cruise dock in the province of Limon.  The $854 million project would feature...

Costa Rica Revisits Controversial Diquis Hydroelectric Project

President Rodrigo Chaves announced that his government intends to reactivate the Diquis hydroelectric project. The project involved the construction of a reservoir on the Grande de Térraba River and,...
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Costa Rica Revisits Controversial Diquis Hydroelectric Project

President Rodrigo Chaves announced that his government intends to reactivate the Diquis hydroelectric project. The project involved the construction...

Discover Tiquicia: A Glimpse into Costa Rican Culture

Excerpt from The Tico Times’ Exploring Costa Rica 2011 guidebook

El Salvador NGO Demands Justice for Civilians Massacred

A human rights organization in El Salvador called for "justice and reparations" on Tuesday for the 600 people massacred...

Unraveling the Mystery of Costa Rica’s Black Threadsnake

Question - What’s both diurnal and nocturnal, fossorial, insectivorous, and oviparous? Answer - the black threadsnake. What does any...

American Airlines Expands Costa Rica Presence with Philadelphia-Guanacaste Route

American Airlines announced a new route from Philadelphia International Airport to Guanacaste, Costa Rica, starting December 7, 2024. This...

Costa Rica Backs Limon Marina Project to Create Jobs and Boost Tourism

A few months ago, President Rodrigo Chaves announced a plan to build a new marina and cruise dock in...

Boston to Costa Rica Direct Flights Launch in 2025

Exciting news for U.S. travelers who want to visit Costa Rica: Vinci Airports and Delta announced the opening of...

ICE Announces No Power Cuts on Monday

The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) announced that next Monday, May 13, there will be no power cuts as...

Electricity Cuts to Affect Costa Rica Next Week, Confirms ICE

The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) informed through a press conference about the electricity cuts that will be carried...

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...

Latin America News

Nicaragua’s Property Controversy: Recovery or Confiscation?

Nicaragua's Attorney General's Office asserted this Friday that it has "legally recovered" properties from opponents, universities, and NGOs, within the framework of trials or...

Panama Canal Increases Ship Transits Amid Persistent Water Shortage

The Panama Canal increased its daily number of ship transits this Thursday, although the water deficit that led to the restriction of crossings and...

Women Leading Migration Trends in Latin America

More and more women are migrating in Latin America in search of job opportunities, now making up 40% of the total, in an increasing...

Arts and Culture

Discover Tiquicia: A Glimpse into Costa Rican Culture

Excerpt from The Tico Times’ Exploring Costa Rica 2011 guidebook

Costa Rica Shuts Down State Zoos, Ends Animal Captivity

The government of Costa Rica announced this Thursday that it will close the country's two state zoos, following 11 years of litigation over a...

The Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’ Re-released After Over 50 Years

"Let it Be", the documentary film about The Beatles released just after the band's break up in 1970, hit screens again on Wednesday --...

Environment and Wildlife

Unraveling the Mystery of Costa Rica’s Black Threadsnake

Question - What’s both diurnal and nocturnal, fossorial, insectivorous, and oviparous? Answer - the black threadsnake. What does any of that mean? Let’s find...

Costa Rica Cracks Down on Illegal Trade of Hawksbill Turtle Products

The National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) will launch a campaign on social networks to raise awareness and educate the population on the conservation...

Logging Threatens Costa Rica’s Caribbean Wildlife Refuge

Residents of the southern Caribbean denounced the logging of trees in the Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge. They reported that the activity commenced on April...