Testing of 79 dog food products found dry kibble had higher lead and arsenic levels than fresh or frozen options.

Chinese community in Costa Rica held public celebrations in San José’s Barrio Chino for the 2026 Lunar New Year and Year of ...

The wide range of activities in Manuel Antonio and Quepos sets it apart from nearby areas. From birding to surfing, from ...

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Conservative populist Laura Fernández won Costa Rica ‘s presidency, promising to continue the aggressive reorienting of the Central American nation’s politics started by ...

Laura Fernández’s victory was driven by a crisis in which Costa Rica’s reputation for peace has been tarred by record-breaking violence. By Emiliano Rodríguez Mega and David Bolaños The reporters ...

SAN JOSE, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Costa Rica's ruling party candidate poised to win the February 1 presidential election in the first round, with 40% voter support that could also hand her party a ...

Crime a top concern for voters in Feb. 1 election New prison modeled after controversial Salvadoran mega-prison Ruling party candidate leads polls for president Opposition groups warned of electoral ...

Some examples of the food and drinks in the Guanacaste area of Costa Rica. Location: Tamarindo Leaked emails about removal of Black WW2 soldier memorials spark backlash Supreme Court delivers major ...

Plus: The king of barefoot luxury, Sonu Shivdasani, launches a new hotel brand, explore the bars on San Francisco’s Martini Trail, and the unwritten rules of cruise ship buffets. To build Nekajui, the ...

Christmas is a very special celebration for Ticos (Costa Ricans, as most of the readers of the Tico Times already know, are affectionately known as Ticos). Traditional food, gatherings with friends ...

How dupe destinations, off-season timing and ground travel save money in the popular and increasingly expensive Central American country. The two-tiered cascade of Nauyaca Waterfalls creates a natural ...