Costa Rican lawmakers rejected a minute of silence for Carlos Josué Marchena, who died in ICE custody in Louisiana as his family awaited his deportation.

Cracks and loose material have appeared on the Parque de La Paz velodrome less than two weeks after a ₡105 million repair.

Five OAS countries are proposing an October 2 meeting of foreign ministers to consider possible measures in response to Nicaragua’s electoral restrictions ...

An expat living in Guanacaste reflects on the meaning of Pura Vida, from Costa Rica’s natural beauty to gentrification, ...

Costa Rica's fertility rate has fallen to 1.12 children per woman, raising the possibility that the country's population could begin declining sooner than projected.

The U.S. deported more than 25,000 migrants to third countries under agreements involving 35 nations and $410 million, according to a new investigation.

For nearly two centuries, Costa Rica's forests have drawn collectors chasing the same prize. It has one of the richest orchid floras on the planet, with ...

Bagaces residents protested a proposed AI data center over water concerns. The mayor says no project documents have reached the municipality.

Costa Rica reaffirms its diplomatic break with Cuba as Havana says it was never formally notified and the Communist Party demands Fernández reverse course.

Costa Rica has approved a law requiring wildlife crossings on infrastructure projects, but regulations and mapping could ...

Jacó is moving beyond its traditional tourism economy as residential construction grows and brands including McDonald’s, Fresh Market, KFC and Mocapan expand in the Costa Rican beach town.

Heavy rains triggered a landslide on the road to Irazú Volcano and closed Route 32, disrupting travel between San José and Costa Rica’s Caribbean ...