13 h. ago Former Nicaraguan President Violeta Chamorro Dies in San José at 95

Violeta Barrios de Chamorro, Nicaragua’s first female president and a key figure in ending her country’s civil war, passed away peacefully this morning in San José, Costa Rica, at the age of 95. Her family announced her death in a statement shared by her son, Carlos Fernando Chamorro, noting that she was surrounded by loved […] The post Former Nicaraguan President Violeta Chamorro Dies in San José at 95 appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Politics

20 h. ago Guatemala and U.S. Strengthen Cooperation on Migration and Transnational Crime

Migration and drug trafficking dominated a meeting on Friday between U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo, according to the president. Landau concluded his regional tour in Guatemala, which also included visits to Mexico and El Salvador, where he met with Presidents Claudia Sheinbaum and Nayib Bukele, respectively. “The working […] The post Guatemala and U.S. Strengthen Cooperation on Migration and Transnational Crime appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Events

21 h. ago Costa Rica Continues Investigation into Miller Gardner’s Death

Costa Rican authorities are still investigating the tragic death of Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, nearly three months after the incident at a resort in Manuel Antonio, Quepos. The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) and the Quepos and Parrita Prosecutor’s Office are examining whether Miller’s death on March […] The post Costa Rica Continues Investigation into Miller Gardner’s Death appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Events

33 h. ago Costa Rica’s 2025 Flamingo Fishing Rodeo Highlights Sport and Conservation

With great fishing and a renewed focus on family fun, the Presidential Flamingo Fishing Rodeo presented by Marina Flamingo is set to take center stage in the world of sport fishing in mid-July 2025 in Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica. Final registration and a welcome party hosted by Marina Flamingo and Gurme will take place on July 18th. Tournament fishing […] The post Costa Rica’s 2025 Flamingo Fishing Rodeo Highlights Sport and Conservation appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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58 h. ago Costa Rica’s Tortuga Island Hits Coral Milestone in Marine Restoration Push

Costa Rica’s Tortuga Island is making waves in marine conservation. On World Oceans Day the National Learning Institute (INA), State Distance University (UNED), and Bay Island Cruises announced a major milestone: the planting of 2,000 corals as part of an ongoing effort to restore the island’s degraded reefs. This project is a big step toward […] The post Costa Rica’s Tortuga Island Hits Coral Milestone in Marine Restoration Push appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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62 h. ago Costa Rica Faces Slower Growth and Rising Exchange Rate Pressures

Costa Rica is bracing for a challenging economic landscape through 2025 and into 2026, marked by slower growth, exchange rate pressures, and mounting uncertainties, according to economic analysts. While our country is not teetering on the edge of a recession, key sectors are losing steam, signaling a broader slowdown that could impact livelihoods and stability. […] The post Costa Rica Faces Slower Growth and Rising Exchange Rate Pressures appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Politics

66 h. ago Costa Rica’s UN Ocean Conference Role Slammed as Hypocritical

Costa Rica’s high-profile role in the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France, has triggered fierce criticism from lawmakers and environmentalists, who accuse President Rodrigo Chaves’ administration of hypocrisy. The June event, co-hosted by Costa Rica and France, aimed to advance global ocean conservation, but critics argue the government is using the platform […] The post Costa Rica’s UN Ocean Conference Role Slammed as Hypocritical appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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68 h. ago Banana Workers’ Strike Ends in Panama After Pension Agreement

Workers at U.S.-based banana company Chiquita Brands in Panama ended their protests and road blockades on Wednesday after reaching an agreement over pension reforms. The workers had gone on strike on April 28, blocking roads in the Caribbean province of Bocas del Toro, which borders Costa Rica, in response to a pension reform that removed […] The post Banana Workers’ Strike Ends in Panama After Pension Agreement appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Events

69 h. ago Canada’s Porter Airlines to Launch Direct Costa Rica Flights

Porter Airlines is gearing up to connect Canada with Costa Rica, following approval from the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) to operate direct international flights. The decision also greenlights service to Jamaica and the United Kingdom, marking a big step in the airline’s expansion plans. This move ends Porter’s reliance on codeshare agreements for these routes, […] The post Canada’s Porter Airlines to Launch Direct Costa Rica Flights appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Politics

3 d. ago Costa Rica’s Massive Drug Raid Targets Cocaine Network to Europe

Costa Rican authorities struck a major blow against international drug trafficking dismantling a criminal network that smuggled over five tons of cocaine to Europe. The Drug Control Police (PCD) led the operation, named “Purge” internationally and the “Embassy Case” domestically, resulting in 12 arrests in Costa Rica and 25 more across Spain, Germany, Portugal, and […] The post Costa Rica’s Massive Drug Raid Targets Cocaine Network to Europe appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Events

3 d. ago Costa Rica Expat’s Bus Journey to the Border: A Ride Like No Other

I can’t say what compelled me to buy a ticket to the border on a collectivo bus. I got to the station too early. The time on the ticket was approximate as the bus was on its way from San Jose, a few dozen stops in between there and here. When the bus arrived, I […] The post Costa Rica Expat’s Bus Journey to the Border: A Ride Like No Other appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Politics

4 d. ago Costa Rica’s New Extradition Law Faces Limits in Tackling Organized Crime

Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly passed a constitutional amendment in May, allowing the extradition of nationals for international drug trafficking and terrorism. With 44 of 57 votes in favor, the reform, signed by President Rodrigo Chaves, responds to a surge in drug-related violence and judicial corruption, which doubled from 106 cases in 2019 to 273 in […] The post Costa Rica’s New Extradition Law Faces Limits in Tackling Organized Crime appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Events

4 d. ago Costa Rica Law Now Requires Corporations to Register an Email for Legal Notices

Costa Rica has recently approved a very important law which establishes a new obligation for commercial corporations, and that obligation is that they must register, in the Public Registry, within the next year, an email address which will serve as a means for notification by the administrative and the judicial authorities. The New Legal Requirement […] The post Costa Rica Law Now Requires Corporations to Register an Email for Legal Notices appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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4 d. ago Waldorf Astoria Residences Costa Rica Punta Cacique Launches Sales for Limited Collection of Cliffside Estate Homes

Waldorf Astoria Residences Costa Rica Punta Cacique Launches Sales for Limited Collection of Cliffside Estate Homes  Luxury Travel Magazine

Economics

5 d. ago Rising Seas Threaten Costa Rica’s Beaches and Communities by 2030

Costa Rica’s iconic coastlines, from Limón’s Caribbean shores to Guanacaste’s Pacific beaches, face growing threats from rising sea levels driven by climate change. The Seventh State of the Region Report projects sea level rise of 0.36 to 0.51 meters by 2030 in Moin and Cahuita, Limón, due to warming oceans and melting polar ice. By […] The post Rising Seas Threaten Costa Rica’s Beaches and Communities by 2030 appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Events

6 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz Defeats Jannik Sinner in Epic French Open Comeback

Carlos Alcaraz saved three championship points as he produced an astonishing fightback from two sets down to beat Jannik Sinner in a French Open final for the ages on Sunday.Reigning champion Alcaraz rallied from the brink of defeat to overcome world number one Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (10/2) after five hours […] The post Carlos Alcaraz Defeats Jannik Sinner in Epic French Open Comeback appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Politics

6 d. ago How a Costa Rican Forest Turned My Bad Day Around with Wildlife Wonders

It happened as soon as I hung up. I was immediately grumpy. I had just completed a video call about wildlife monitoring services with some very professionally dressed people speaking Spanish very quickly. I didn’t understand everything that they asked me and stumbled through the call with my subpar Spanish while sporting a not so […] The post How a Costa Rican Forest Turned My Bad Day Around with Wildlife Wonders appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Politics

6 d. ago Costa Rica, Panama, and Honduras Advance to Final Round of 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Costa Rica, Panama and Honduras advanced early this Saturday to the final round of the Concacaf qualifiers for the 2026 North American World Cup, as the penultimate matchday of the second stage concluded. Nicaragua, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Suriname, and Curaçao also secured their spots in the next round, which will award three direct tickets to […] The post Costa Rica, Panama, and Honduras Advance to Final Round of 2026 World Cup Qualifiers appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Sport

6 d. ago Costa Rica’s Wildlife Crisis: “Esto No Es Pura Vida” Fights Electrocution Threat

Costa Rica’s forests, coasts, and mountains shelter an astonishing array of wildlife, from howler monkeys to sloths and scarlet macaws. This biodiversity, which accounts for roughly 5% of the world’s species, has long been a point of national pride. But a growing threat—electrocution on power lines—is killing animals at an alarming rate, and the “Esto […] The post Costa Rica’s Wildlife Crisis: “Esto No Es Pura Vida” Fights Electrocution Threat appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Events

7 d. ago Panama to Negotiate With Chiquita Workers Amid Widespread Protests

The government of Panama and workers from the Panamanian branch of U.S. banana giant Chiquita Brands will meet next Monday in an effort to reach an agreement that could end a month of protests and road blockades, a union leader announced Friday. Since April 28, workers have blocked roads in the Caribbean province of Bocas […] The post Panama to Negotiate With Chiquita Workers Amid Widespread Protests appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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