Costa Rica Faces Alarming Surge in Violence Against Women

Violence against women in Costa Rica has surged to alarming levels in 2025. As of February 26, the Judicial Branch’s Observatory on Gender Violence Against Women reported 10 femicides—killings of women motivated by gender—marking a sharp rise from previous …

Corn: From Ancient Sacred Staple to Modern Costa Rican Delight

Costa Rica, a tropical volcanic paradise, offers a vast array of fruits and vegetables, yet the centerpiece remains the sacred food of the Maya, Inca, and Aztecs: corn. In this article, we explore its ancient origins, cultural evolution, and a modern twist …

Costa Rica Dry Forest Camera Trap Catches Jaguar, Tapir and Owl

There’s always room for improvement. I can confidently say that I am better at wildlife monitoring using camera traps than I was five years ago, but that’s just the result of many small increases in competency over a long period of time. One of the things …

This lavish cruise sails from Vancouver to Mexico, Costa Rica and Aruba at a steal

The cruise interary includes a full transit through the Panama Canal with multiple coveted destinations. Holland America Line takes passengers on an awe-inspiring voyage from Vancouver down the Pacific coast and through the bucket-list Panama Canal for …

IACHR Warned of Rising Femicides and Judicial Stagnation in Costa Rica

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) assessed human rights conditions in Costa Rica through a public hearing, where several organizations shared their perspectives and concerns. The event, conducted in a regional context marked by the …

Human Rights Groups Condemn Costa Rica and Panama Migrant Centers

In a small village on the Panamanian Caribbean coast, Venezuelan Luis Montilla waits to pay for a boat on his return journey after failing to enter the United States. He prefers to sleep on the beach rather than be confined in migrant shelters: “We are not …

Legislator proposes tripling fines for tourists who overstay in Costa Rica illegally

QCOSTARICA — Priscila Vindas Salazar, legislator of the Frente Amplio (FA), presented to the legislative stream a bill (file 24.854) that seeks to triple immigration fines for tourists who remain in the country illegally, establishing a fine of US$300 …

Everest Masters complete successful tour of Costa Rica

Costa Rica In Top 5 Of The Best Latin American Countries To Start A Business

(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) Costa Rica is in the top 5 of the best countries in Latin America to start a business, according to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) published in February 2025. The study analyzes 56 economies around the world, based on …

A Patio in Managua, Nicaragua – Photo of the Day

A Patio in Managua, Nicaragua. By: Peter Chartrand. Camera: Panasonic HAVANA TIMES – Some photos make us laugh, feel emotions, remember a trip, or a special moment with friends. Others show that the person who took them has taken photography seriously. …