Costa Rica’s tourism falls for 7 months in 2025 despite peak season, with a 7% drop in arrivals. Learn why costs, safety, and ...

Pope Francis’ transformative pontificate—from deep Roman Curia reforms and Vatican financial transparency to a global ...

Watch our Costa Rica video to discover how a white‑winged dove nesting in a hanging plant—and wildlife visiting tree cavities—naturally fertilize soil, balancing plant damage with nutrient gains.

In celebration of our little 51,100-square-kilometer stretch of earth on Earth Day, here are some of our favorite photos of ...

Costa Rica mourns Pope Francis's passing with heartfelt tributes from the Episcopal Conference, praising his humility and ...

Volcán Poás erupted sending a 2,000-meter ash plume over Costa Rica’s Central Valley, affecting Alajuela, Heredia, and San José. OVSICORI warns of ongoing risks as authorities urge safety measures ...

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope, passed away at 88 on April 21, 2025, a day after his final Easter blessing.

A millennial feminist’s journey from corporate America to a remote Costa Rican jungle, trading a Volvo for love and an ...

See how U.S.-China tariffs impact Costa Rica’s economy, from export challenges in coffee and medical devices to government efforts leveraging CAFTA-DR and trade diversification ...

A tragic Panama boat accident that claimed two lives and left one person missing during a Holy Week excursion.

San José has 5,000+ robberies yearly, targeting phones, tourists, and commuters, per OIJ. Learn about trends and safety tips ...

Costa Rica faces a UN lawsuit for detaining 81 migrant children deported from the U.S. in 2025, violating rights, per OIJ and ...