Avianca Launches Daily San José-Miami Flights to Boost Costa Rica Travel

Avianca Airlines has rolled out two new routes to improve air travel options to and from Costa Rica, connecting the Central American nation with key destinations in the United States and the Caribbean. The airline today launched daily flights between San José and Miami, while also introducing three weekly flights between San José and San …

Costa Rica Hotel Cancellations Surge Following Miller Gardner’s Death

The tragic death of Miller Gardner at a local resort has led to an unprecedented surge in hotel cancellations throughout the Manuel Antonio region. Miller, the son of former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner, was found dead on Saturday after his family reported that they all became seriously ill on the evening of Thursday, …

Jakub Mensik Upsets Novak Djokovic to Win 2025 Miami Open Men’s Final

In an exciting end to the 2025 Miami Open, 19-year-old Jakub Mensik of the Czech Republic defeated tennis legend Novak Djokovic in the men’s singles final at Hard Rock Stadium. The match, which ended 7-6(4), 7-6(4), showcased Mensik’s composure under pressure as he clinched his first ATP Masters 1000 title in two tightly contested tiebreaks, …

Costa Rica Retreat Under Scrutiny After Tragic Fatal Heart Attack

Costa Rican authorities completed their investigation into the death of U.S. tourist Lauren Levis, who died in a hotel in August 2024 while using iboga, a potent naturally occurring drug that can cause heart attacks. After almost eight months of investigations, on March 13, the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) of Nicoya sent a report on …

Costa Rica Seizes 1.2 Tons of Cocaine in a Pacific Ocean Drug Bust

Costa Rican police seized 1.2 metric tons of cocaine and arrested three Nicaraguan nationals during an operation in the Pacific Ocean, the Ministry of Public Security (MSP) reported. The interception occurred 64 kilometers off Cabo Matapalo in the southern Pacific, a region often used by drug traffickers moving narcotics northward. A Costa Rican Coast Guard …

Former Panamanian President Evades Prison, Heads to Managua

Former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli will leave the Nicaraguan embassy on Monday, where he has been taking refuge to evade a prison sentence for money laundering, and will travel to Managua despite an Interpol arrest warrant, the Police reported this Sunday. “We received an order from Interpol (…) but this alert will not interrupt the …

Costa Rica’s Poás Volcano Sends Ash Plume Skyward in Latest Eruption

Last night the Poás Volcano in Costa Rica erupted once again, sending a plume of ash and gas approximately 1,000 meters above its crater. The event was reported by the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI-UNA), which has been tracking the volcano’s activity closely. This eruption is the latest in a series of …

The Thrilling and Dangerous Reality of Motorcycles in Costa Rica

They roar through the barrio at all hours, muffler optional. They show up suddenly in my side view mirror at an askew angle when I am driving, before cutting between the lanes and making a death run to beat the red light. They loom in my rear-view mirror, riding too close for my comfort, even …

Sabalenka Triumphs Over Pegula to Win The 2025 Miami Open Women’s Title

Today the Hard Rock Stadium buzzed with excitement as World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka faced off against No. 4 Jessica Pegula in the women’s singles final of the Miami Open. In a match that showcased power, precision, and resilience, Sabalenka emerged victorious with a 7-5, 6-2 win, securing her first Miami Open title and further …

Fugitive Honduran General Vásquez Claims Military Support

Honduran General Romeo Vásquez, a fugitive from justice, boasted this Saturday of having the support of police and military personnel from his country in a message sent to various news media. Vásquez, 68, led a coup d’état that overthrew former President Manuel Zelaya, husband of current President Xiomara Castro, in 2009. Along with two other …