23 h. ago Costa Rica Leads AI Adoption in Small Businesses Across Latin America

Costa Rica is standing out as a regional leader in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). About 50% of Costa Rican SMEs now use AI tools in their daily operations, according to Trycore, a hyper-automation firm working across Latin America. These businesses are tapping into AI for tasks like customer […] The post Costa Rica Leads AI Adoption in Small Businesses Across Latin America appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Economics

5 d. ago Costa Rica Identified as Key Maritime Route for Cocaine Trafficking

Costa Rica appears among the main maritime and aerial routes for cocaine trafficking between South and North America, according to the World Drug Report 2025 published by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The maps included in the report, based on data from 2023 and 2024, highlight major cocaine transit routes in the Americas. […] The post Costa Rica Identified as Key Maritime Route for Cocaine Trafficking appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Politics

5 d. ago Analysis: Freese steps up, helps USMNT edge Costa Rica in shootout & advance to Gold Cup semifinal

Analysis: Freese steps up, helps USMNT edge Costa Rica in shootout & advance to Gold Cup semifinal  American Soccer Now

Sport

6 d. ago Inside the USMNT’s ‘badass’ win over Costa Rica: ‘It’s the American mentality’

Inside the USMNT’s ‘badass’ win over Costa Rica: ‘It’s the American mentality’  Yahoo Sports

Politics

7 d. ago CAF approves USD 500 million green credit line for Costa Rica

CAF approves USD 500 million green credit line for Costa Rica  CAF -banco de desarrollo de América Latina

Economics

7 d. ago American midfielder Cardoso uncertain for Gold Cup quarterfinal against Costa Rica

American midfielder Cardoso uncertain for Gold Cup quarterfinal against Costa Rica  The Journal Gazette

Sport

9 d. ago Costa Rica and Panama Seek Gold Cup Glory Against North American Giants

With no Caribbean teams advancing, a Central American contingent made up of Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Guatemala heads into the quarterfinals of the Gold Cup, where North American powerhouses—USA, Mexico, and Canada—are seen as favorites. The quarterfinals begin Saturday with two matches at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, which holds 63,400 spectators. In […] The post Costa Rica and Panama Seek Gold Cup Glory Against North American Giants appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Politics

1 week ago Costa Rica Joins U.S. Global Entry, Easing Travel for Tourists

Costa Rica took a big step forward, by officially joining the U.S. Global Entry program, a move set to make travel smoother for Costa Ricans and Americans alike. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem sealed the deal during a visit to San José’s Presidential House, signing an agreement alongside Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves. The […] The post Costa Rica Joins U.S. Global Entry, Easing Travel for Tourists appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Politics

1 week ago Panama, Costa Rica, Colombia: Discover the Best of Central America and the Caribbean with PONANT’s Luxury Expedition Cruises for Winter 2026/27

Panama, Costa Rica, Colombia: Discover the Best of Central America and the Caribbean with PONANT’s Luxury Expedition Cruises for Winter 2026/27  Travel And Tour World

Politics

1 week ago Sustainable Tourism In Costa Rica Inspires A New Wave Of Travel To Central America

Sustainable Tourism In Costa Rica Inspires A New Wave Of Travel To Central America  Forbes

Politics

1 week ago Spain, Portugal, Costa Rica, Uruguay, Mexico, and More Offer Top Retirement Choices for Americans in 2025 with Ideal Conditions for Expats Seeking a Better Lifestyle

Spain, Portugal, Costa Rica, Uruguay, Mexico, and More Offer Top Retirement Choices for Americans in 2025 with Ideal Conditions for Expats Seeking a Better Lifestyle  Travel And Tour World

Economics

2 w. ago Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica: How Spring Bus Is Revolutionizing Affordable Travel Across Central America

Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica: How Spring Bus Is Revolutionizing Affordable Travel Across Central America  Travel And Tour World

Transport

3 w. ago Jafet Soto Calls Costa Rica–Honduras Clash a Battle Between Central American Giants

Jafet Soto Calls Costa Rica–Honduras Clash a Battle Between Central American Giants  Dailysports.net

Politics

3 w. ago Latin American Logistics Giant LPA Locks 20% Premium in Major Costa Rica Warehouse Deal

Latin American Logistics Giant LPA Locks 20% Premium in Major Costa Rica Warehouse Deal  Stock Titan

Economics

3 w. ago Logistic Properties of the Americas Secures Major Lease in Costa Rica

Logistic Properties of the Americas Secures Major Lease in Costa Rica  TipRanks

Economics

4 w. ago Costa Rica Fights Drug Trafficking as Transit Hub Despite Resource Strains

Costa Rica remains a key route for drugs heading to North America, despite efforts to crack down on trafficking. The U.S. Department of State’s 2025 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report reveals a slight drop in drug seizures—32.1 metric tons (MT) from January to September 2024, including 20.5 MT of cocaine and 11.5 MT of marijuana, […] The post Costa Rica Fights Drug Trafficking as Transit Hub Despite Resource Strains appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Politics

4 w. ago Costa Rica’s Soaring Incarceration Rate Fuels Debate Over New Prison

Costa Rica ranks fifth in Latin America for incarceration, with 343 people per 100,000 behind bars, trailing only El Salvador, Cuba, Panama, and Brazil, according to the World Prison Brief. Globally, it sits 22nd out of 224 jurisdictions. The prison population has surged from 7,575 in 2000 to 19,728 by late 2023, reflecting growing social […] The post Costa Rica’s Soaring Incarceration Rate Fuels Debate Over New Prison appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Events

4 w. ago CAF and INAMU support women's financial inclusion in Costa Rica

CAF and INAMU support women's financial inclusion in Costa Rica  CAF –banco de desarrollo de América Latina

Economics