Costa Rica’s hotel scene keeps building momentum on the global stage. The Hyatt Centric San José Escazú stands out as a finalist for Best Hospitality Project of the Year at the GRI Awards Andean & Central America 2025. This nod marks a key moment for the property, opened just a year ago, and points to …
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Authorities in Costa Rica have detained four people linked to the robbery and suspected killing of Daniel Francisco Vargas Salas, a 71-year-old man who held dual U.S. and Costa Rican citizenship. Locals knew him as “Gringo Tico” for his long life in the country. The arrests come after weeks of investigation into his disappearance last …
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The Guatemalan government has put forward a new bill aimed at hitting gangs harder, with steeper sentences and a dedicated high-security prison, as the country grapples with climbing murder rates. Interior Minister Francisco Jiménez handed the proposal to Congress on Wednesday. It ramps up the punishment for extortion from eight to 15 years in prison, …
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Colombian singer Juanes has arrived in Costa Rica, turning our country’s landscapes into backdrops for his latest music videos. The artist, known for hits like “La Camisa Negra” and “A Dios le Pido,” plans to capture footage across several spots in October. Juanes chose Costa Rica for its mix of volcanoes, beaches, and cultural sites. …
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Rescue teams in Costa Rica continue their efforts to save a park ranger who fell down a 40-meter cliff on Isla del Coco. The accident took place in a remote area of the national park, making the operation difficult and time-sensitive. The ranger, an employee of the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC), suffered the …
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Costa Rica has put forward Rebeca Grynspan as its candidate for United Nations secretary-general, a move that highlights the nation’s push for stronger Latin American representation in global leadership. President Rodrigo Chaves made the announcement today, positioning the former vice president and current head of the UN’s trade and development agency as a frontrunner in …
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Shareholders of Costa Rica’s Florida Ice and Farm Company, known as FIFCO, gave the green light on October 7 to sell most of their food, beverage, and retail operations to Heineken. The Dutch brewer will pay $3.25 billion for the deal, which covers 78% of FIFCO’s assets. The vote took place during an extraordinary general …
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Costa Rica’s national soccer team faces a defining stretch in their bid to reach the 2026 World Cup. With just two points from their first two games in Group C of the Concacaf qualifiers, La Sele sits in a tight spot behind leaders Honduras, who hold four points. Haiti also has two points, while Nicaragua …
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A Costa Rican court has approved the extradition of former Security Minister Celso Gamboa Sánchez to the United States on charges of international cocaine trafficking. The 49-year-old, who once served as a Supreme Court judge, faces accusations of aiding traffickers in moving large shipments through Costa Rica to the U.S. He stands with two associates: …
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The Riu Guanacaste hotel in Costa Rica has reopened after a complete renovation, welcoming guests back to its beachfront spot on Matapalo Beach. The resort, known for its all-inclusive setup, finished the updates just in time for the peak travel season, with doors swinging open on October 4. Travelers heading to Guanacaste can now check …
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