In Costa Rica’s cooler highland regions, home gardeners harvest fresh broccoli that brings a distinct flavor to everyday meals. This vegetable packs vitamins A, C, E, and K, along with niacin, calcium, iron, and potassium. Research points to its potential role in fighting cancer through natural compounds. For those at elevations of 1,000 meters or …
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On Friday, the Costa Rican Fishing Federation (FECOP) held the second edition of La Alfombra Azul, an event created to celebrate innovation, science, and sustainability related to the ocean and recreational and sport fishing. The event took place at the Costa Rica Marriott Hacienda Belén Hotel and brought together nearly 300 national and international leaders …
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United States President Donald Trump on Sunday accused his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, of tolerating drug production and announced he would end “large-scale payments and subsidies” to the South American country. Relations between the two nations, historically allies, hit a new low with the arrival in power of the Republican and Colombia’s first leftist president. …
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Robbers wielding power tools scaled a furniture hoist outside the Louvre to make off with priceless jewelry from the world-renowned museum on Sunday, taking just seven minutes for the brazen, broad-daylight heist, sources and officials said. The hunt was still on for the culprits, whom officials said were experienced and did not hurt anyone in …
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Authorities in Costa Rica arrested four men from the southern part of the country, all wanted by the United States for extradition on charges related to international drug trafficking. The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) and the Drug Control Police (PCD) carried out the joint operation. OIJ Director Randall Zúñiga stated that the suspects hail from …
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Costa Rica’s tourism took a hit in the first seven months of 2025, with visitor numbers dropping compared to the previous year. By the end of the third quarter, the country saw 50,000 fewer tourists, a trend that has local businesses and officials paying close attention. This dip comes after years of steady growth, raising …
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At 15, I.B. fled poverty and an abusive father in Guatemala. She emigrated alone to the United States, like hundreds of children living in shelters whom Donald Trump’s administration tried to deport en masse. She entered the United States, presumably from Mexico, without an adult and without legal status. Between October 2024 and August 2025, …
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Guanacaste residents woke up to activity from Rincón de la Vieja volcano yesterday morning. The volcano produced a moderate phreatic eruption at 6:08 a.m. sending a plume of water vapor, gas, and aerosols about 700 meters above the crater. Wet sediments flew out but stayed inside the crater, and the white plume drifted west with …
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Costa Rica faces another tough week as persistent heavy rains pound our country, leading to widespread flooding, landslides, and disrupted lives. This October, the rainy season hits hard, with communities in Guanacaste and the Central Valley bearing the brunt. Families scramble to safety, roads turn impassable, and officials urge caution amid rising waters. The situation …
Marriott is set to grow its footprint in Costa Rica by opening a new hotel in the Central Pacific area next year. The Santa Lucía Jungle Hacienda, part of the Autograph Collection, will welcome guests starting in January 2026. This marks the company’s 23rd property in the country, adding to a lineup that already draws …
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