20 h. ago U.S. Senator Sounds Alarm on Cartel Grip Tightening in Costa Rica

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts raised concerns about Costa Rica’s growing role in drug trafficking during a recent Senate hearing. The Republican from Nebraska spoke out while questioning Melinda Hildebrand, nominee for U.S. ambassador to San José. He pointed out how our country’s long-held image as a stable democracy now faces threats from expanding international cartels […] The post U.S. Senator Sounds Alarm on Cartel Grip Tightening in Costa Rica appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Events

7 d. ago Costa Rica Court Rules Uber Driver an Employee, Orders Vacation and Severance Pay

A court in Costa Rica has ruled that Uber must treat one of its drivers as an employee, not an independent contractor. The decision means the company has to pay out for vacations, a year-end bonus, and severance. This came from the Appeals Tribunal in San José, which backed up an earlier court finding. The […] The post Costa Rica Court Rules Uber Driver an Employee, Orders Vacation and Severance Pay appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Economics

7 d. ago Confirmados los horarios y sedes de los partidos eliminatorios de 'La Sele'

La Concacaf ha confirmado este jueves los horarios y sedes de los partidos eliminatorios de octubre y noviembre. La ‘Tricolor’ estará visitando a Honduras en el Estadio Francisco Morazán, y ante Haití en noviembre, el juego se realizará en el estadio Ergilio Hato en Curazao. Programación Nicaragua vs Costa Rica Viernes 5 de septiembre de 2025 Estadio Nacional, Managua, NCA Hora 8:00 pm Costa Rica vs Haití Martes 9 de septiembre de 2025 Estadio Nacional, San José, CRC Hora 8:00 pm Honduras vs Costa Rica Jueves 9 de octubre de 2025 Estadio General Francisco Morazán, San Pedro Sula, HON Hora 8:00 pm Costa Rica vs Nicaragua Lunes 13 de octubre de 2025 Estadio Nacional, San José, CRC Hora 8:00 pm Haití vs Costa Rica  Jueves 13 de noviembre de 2025 Stadion Ergilio Hato, Willemstad, CUW Hora: 6:00 pm Costa Rica vs Honduras  Martes 18 de noviembre de 2025 Estadio Nacional, San José, CRC Hora 7:00 pm Al concluir la Ronda Final en noviembre, el ganador de cada grupo se clasificará d...

Politics

1 week ago San Jose Airport Achieves Top 5 Global Ranking in Passenger Experience

Juan Santamaría International Airport in San Jose, Costa Rica’s main gateway managed by AERIS, has earned the prestigious Level 5 Customer Experience certification from Airports Council International (ACI), placing it among the world’s best airports for passenger satisfaction. This certification makes AIJS the second airport in Latin America and the Caribbean, and only the fifth […] The post San Jose Airport Achieves Top 5 Global Ranking in Passenger Experience appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Politics

2 w. ago Route 32 Reopens Following Preventive Closure Over Landslide Risk

Route 32, which connects San José with Limón, was reopened this morning after being closed for nearly 12 hours as a preventive measure due to heavy rains that saturated the soil in the Zurquí sector. The Traffic Police lifted the barriers shortly after 6:00 a.m. at the toll booth, after officials from the Ministry of […] The post Route 32 Reopens Following Preventive Closure Over Landslide Risk appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Politics

2 w. ago Siguen los problemas en Limón Black Star: Estados Unidos congela sus cuentas

Limón Black Star recibió un nuevo golpe y en esta oportunidad llega desde los Estados Unidos, quienes a través del Departamento del Tesoro congelaron sus cuentas bancarias. El Departamento del Tesoro explicó en un comunicado de prensa que el extraditable, Celso Gamboa, lavaba dinero por medio del equipo limonense y con su oficina de abogados por medio de la cual defendió a varios sospechosos de tráfico internacional de drogas. {loadposition lucila-articulo} “Gamboa también lavó sus ganancias ilícitas de drogas a través de sus empresas en Costa Rica, de las cuales están en la mira hoy: Bufete Celso Gamboa & Asociados (Bufete) es un nombre comercial y una empresa unipersonal propiedad de Gamboa con sede en San José, y Limón Black Star FC (Limón) es un club de fútbol con sede en Limón en la segunda división de Costa Rica, que Gamboa también utilizó para lavar dinero”, señala el documento. Cabe resaltar que semanas atrás el medio de comunicaciones, CR Hoy, que en el informe de la Ad...

Politics

2 w. ago Air Canada Strike Extends Flight Cancellations to Costa Rica

Air Canada has backtracked on plans to restart flights after its flight attendants chose to continue striking, leaving travelers — including those heading to Costa Rica — facing more cancellations and uncertainty. The airline had announced Sunday morning that operations would gradually resume, including routes to San José and Liberia. But by afternoon, the company […] The post Air Canada Strike Extends Flight Cancellations to Costa Rica appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Events

2 w. ago Route 32 Reopens After Landslide Cleanup, Preventive Closures Still Possible

Drivers heading between San José and Limón can use Route 32 again. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) reopened the road this Sunday morning, after confirming no fresh landslides hit the troubled spots. MOPT teams inspected kilometers 28 and 31 early today and found no new debris had fallen. That cleared the way […] The post Route 32 Reopens After Landslide Cleanup, Preventive Closures Still Possible appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Politics

2 w. ago Southwest Airlines Adds Direct Nashville Flights to Costa Rica

Southwest Airlines has announced a new nonstop route connecting Nashville, Tennessee, to San Jose, Costa Rica. The service kicks off on March 7, 2026, and runs as a seasonal weekly flight on Saturdays. It starts with four weeks of operation, but the airline plans to extend it based on demand and passenger numbers. The flight […] The post Southwest Airlines Adds Direct Nashville Flights to Costa Rica appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Politics

3 w. ago Costa Rica’s Capital San José Named Among Worst Cities for Crime

Our capital, San José, came under scrutiny today after the U.S. president placed it on a list of cities described as having some of the worst crime rates. The remarks were made while announcing sweeping security measures in Washington, D.C., including putting the capital’s police under federal control and deploying 800 National Guard troops to […] The post Costa Rica’s Capital San José Named Among Worst Cities for Crime appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Events

4 w. ago Costa Rica Route 32 Remains Closed After Large Landslide Near Zurquí

Traffic came to a standstill yesterda afternoon on National Route 32 after a massive landslide forced the complete closure of one of the country’s busiest highways. Officials from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) say the main route linking San José to the Caribbean port city of Limón is expected to stay closed […] The post Costa Rica Route 32 Remains Closed After Large Landslide Near Zurquí appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Politics