A tragic incident at Esterillos Este beach underscores the ongoing dangers of rip currents along the country’s Pacific coast. The Costa Rican Red Cross recovered the third body late Saturday after three people were dragged out to sea by a strong rip current in Parrita, in the Central Pacific region. Rescuers responded to the alert …
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As travelers flock to Guanacaste during peak season for its sun-drenched shores and family-friendly spots, many overlook a northern gem that delivers calm without the crowds. La Cruz, a canton near the Nicaraguan border, draws visitors who prefer genuine encounters with nature over busy resorts. This year, local tourism groups report growing interest in its …
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The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica has begun taking applications for the Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) programs, targeting university students and high school teachers with fully funded opportunities to train in the United States. The initiative provides intensive academic experiences lasting five weeks, focusing on leadership, civic engagement, and education. Participants travel to …
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Forecasts from the National Meteorological Institute show that strong trade winds will continue to influence much of Costa Rica today and into the coming days. High atmospheric pressure over the Caribbean Basin drives these conditions, leading to accelerated winds across several regions. In the North Pacific, Central Valley, and mountain areas, gusts range from 25 …
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Colombian singer Shakira has confirmed two extra performances in El Salvador next year after her initial three dates sold out in under 24 hours. The addition brings her total to five concerts in February 2026, all at the Estadio Nacional Jorge “El Mágico” González in San Salvador. The star shared the news on social media, …
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Panama’s government plans to discipline several oil tankers flying its flag after U.S. authorities targeted them for breaking rules. Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha made the statement on Friday. He said these ships ignored Panama’s maritime laws. The move comes after the U.S. seized the supertanker Centuries in the Caribbean. Officials suspect the vessel carried Venezuelan …
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In southern Costa Rica, the Térraba Indigenous community stands as a frontline defender against a deepening global biodiversity crisis. With one million species facing extinction and ecosystems eroding faster than ever, according to United Nations assessments, local efforts like those in Térraba offer a model for resistance and recovery. The Térraba people, known as the …
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Costa Rican travelers heading to the United States will find stricter immigration controls after a new rule took effect yesterday. The change requires all non-U.S. citizens, including tourists and permanent residents, to provide biometric data at both entry and exit points. The Department of Homeland Security finalized the policy last month, mandating facial photographs for …
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A passenger bus carrying travelers along Guatemala’s Inter-American Highway veered off the road and tumbled into a deep ravine late Friday, killing at least 15 people and injuring around 20 others, according to rescue officials on the scene. The accident happened at kilometer 174 in an area called the Alaska summit, within the district of …
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Airlines canceled more than 1,600 flights across the United States on Friday as winter storm Devin brought heavy snow and ice to the Midwest and Northeast during the busy post-Christmas travel period. New York braced for up to 10 inches of snow overnight, with freezing temperatures expected to continue through the weekend, complicating recovery efforts …
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