The southwest corner of Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula rewards curiosity—but only if you’re willing to accept a bit of ...

Costa Rica formed its first symphony orchestra made up only of women. The 70-musician ensemble from SINEM debuts with free concerts March 6 at INCAE and March 7 at Teatro Nacional.

A penthouse that’s set to become the largest beachfront penthouse in Costa Rica has hit the market for $7 million.  Located ...

This peak tourist season boasts plenty of sunshine making it an ideal time for exploring rainforests and lounging on beaches. That said, the dry season is the most popular (and expensive) time to ...

The phrase most commonly associated with Costa Rica? “Pura Vida,” a mantra embraced by locals and lucky visitors alike, ...

In remote mountain schools on Costa Rica’s Caribbean side, children saw brass instruments up close for the first time when Austin Peay State University’s Aurum Sonor Brass Quintet arrived to begin a ...

Police in the Dominican Republic have arrested a woman who sang the national anthem in a high-tempo style during karaoke.

Samuel Rojas Fernández is a law school student at the University of Costa Rica. Costa Rica is often presented as a global model of environmental success. Almost all of its electricity comes from ...

Laura Fernández Delgado declared victory in the Costa Rican presidential election on Sunday after preliminary results showed her Sovereign People’s Party leading the national vote with just over 48% ...

Costa Ricans have elected conservative populist Laura Fernández as their next president, according to preliminary results, making her the latest right-leaning leader to win office in Latin America.

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 ...

Costa Ricans elected Laura Fernández, a former government minister who promises to crack down on crime, as president of the Central American country, making her the latest right-wing candidate in ...