Costa Rica Adds 17th Accessible Beach at Playa Blanca

Costa Rica added another spot to its list of inclusive coastal destinations this week. Playa Blanca in Punta Morales de Chomes now stands as the country’s 17th accessible beach, equipped with features that let people with disabilities reach the...

Costa Rica Warns on Methanol Risks in Alcohol Amid Regional Outbreaks

Costa Rica’s health officials have stepped up alerts on the dangers of methanol poisoning from contaminated alcohol, aligning with similar actions across Latin America amid recent cases in neighboring countries. The Ministry of Health here has...

Who is Sunil Sardhania? Another fugitive gangster held at Delhi airport while returning to India from Costa Rica, faces charges for attack on singer Fazilpuria, property dealer's murder

Gangster Sunil Sardhania was arrested at the Delhi International Airport on Sunday. According to officials, he had returned to India from Costa Rica and was taken in upon his arrival at the airport. Who is Sunil Sardhania? Gangster Sunil Sardhania...

Costa Rica U-17 Women’s Team Earns Historic Draw vs Brazil

Costa Rica’s under-17 women’s national soccer team marked a milestone in their history with a 1-1 draw against Brazil during the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The result gave the Ticas their first point ever in the tournament, a step...

Costa Rica’s Green Energy Strategy: Pioneering Sustainability in Central America

Costa Rica has emerged as a global leader in renewable energy and sustainable development, demonstrating that economic growth and environmental preservation can go hand in hand. The country’s ambitious “green energy” strategy, rooted in a deep...

The Art Scene 11.06.25

Ivan Girona's painting "Nacimiento Isla Musa (Birth of Musa Island)" is on view at the Tripoli Gallery in Wainscott. Sandell and Solow at Ashawagh "A Field Guide to Florence," an exhibition of work by Scott Sandell and Peter Solow, will open...

This U.S. state is the most searched Thanksgiving travel spot, says Hilton

If your idea of Thanksgiving involves palm trees instead of pumpkin pie, you’re not the only one. According to Hilton’s newly released Turkey Day Travelers report, Americans are swapping sweaters for swimsuits this year, with Hawaii topping the...

Young people are traveling the world for free — and they’re risking everything to do it

As she scrolled through videos of travelers doing volunteer work in exchange for free accommodation, digital nomad Naiara Saiz Bilbao thought she’d hit the jackpot. She went to one of the most popular volunteer travel platforms, searched for...

5 Idyllic Christmas Slow Travel Destinations

The Christmas season is a prime opportunity for slow travel to enjoy local culture to the fullest and escape the hustle and bustle. These international destinations offer memorable experiences to close out 2025 and ring in the new year. 1. Quebec...

Costa Rica Shaken by a Quake with No Injuries Reported

A strong earthquake struck near Quepos late last night, sending tremors across parts of our country and even into our neighbor Panama. The quake, measured at magnitude 5.9 by the United States Geological Survey, hit at 9:57 p.m. local time, with...

Costa Rica's Most Exotic Birds: A Paradise For Avian Enthusiasts

(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) Costa Rica is home to over 900 bird species, including some of the most exotic and visually stunning birds on...

Costa Rican Traditions That Identify Us As A Nation

Its cultural manifestations include dance, legends, and traditional songs. The culture of this country owes its wealth to Indigenous, European, Afro-Caribbean and Asian influences. This reality makes it a multi-ethnic and multilingual country and...

The Retreat Costa Rica debuts Santosha Residence

The Retreat Costa Rica unveils Santosha Residence, a 2,500-square-foot villa blending sustainable design, serenity, and luxury wellness living. COSTA RICA – Reflecting a growing demand for residential-style luxury, The Retreat Costa Rica, the...

Costa Rica Joins US-Led Bid for 2031 Women’s Soccer World Cup

The United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica have teamed up to bid for hosting the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup. This marks the first time the tournament will feature 48 teams, expanding from the current 32. U.S. Soccer Federation President...

Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano Proves Wellness Is More Than a Tourism Buzzword

At the foot of Costa Rica’s most photogenic volcano, La Fortuna has quietly rewritten the story of what travel can be. Once a frontier town for thrill-seekers chasing molten lava, it has reinvented itself as a sanctuary for restoration—where hot...

Costa Rica Lawmakers Push Bill for Guaranteed Public Beach Access

A push to keep Costa Rica’s beaches open to everyone took a step forward last week when a legislative committee approved a bill requiring at least three public entry points for each coastal area. The measure, now headed to the full Assembly for...

5 of the most thrilling volcano adventures in Central America

Once considered a gateway to hell, the Central America Volcanic Arc is now a playground for adrenaline junkies and volcano enthusiasts from around the world. Advertisement The mix of dormant and occasionally active volcanoes that make up the spine...

Costa Rica OIJ Arrests Human Trafficking Ring Exploiting Minors

The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) dismantled a gang dedicated to human trafficking for the sexual exploitation of minors after carrying out 19 simultaneous raids in different parts of the country, mainly in Heredia and Guanacaste. According...

Erdogan’s Turkey seen as safe haven for fugitives, US federal case signals

Abdullah Bozkurt/Stockholm In an ongoing US federal case involving a Turkish national accused of defrauding the American government of more than than half a billion dollars, prosecutors have warned that Turkey would likely refuse to extradite him...

Where Americans want to travel in 2026 is ‘not so obvious,’ says Skyscanner

Sometimes, it’s tiresome to plan a vacation. Sometimes, it’s best to let the algorithm do it for you. Stepping up to help is travel-booking site Skyscanner, which this October released its top-searched destinations for U.S. travelers in the first...