I have now spent roughly half my life in Costa Rica. In terms of physical and mental health, I will never regret my decision to leave everything behind and relocate here permanently. I feel great for my age (for those who are counting, I like to say that I reached the finish line—you know, when …
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The government of U.S. President Donald Trump “unjustly” expelled 200 migrants to Costa Rica—including children—after holding them “in abusive detention conditions,” the NGO Human Rights Watch (HRW) charged on Thursday. Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has made the fight against irregular migration a top priority and has vowed to deport a …
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To strengthen fishing tourism as an engine for sustainable development, fishing tourism organizations from Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica signed the Letter of Understanding that gives rise to the Central American Sportfishing Alliance (CASA). The three countries agree that sport fishing and issues regarding highly migratory species must be addressed jointly. The decisions and policies …
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Costa Rica’s push to modernize its water management with a new Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) law has hit a rough patch. Environmental groups, with over 100 organizations voicing opposition, argue the bill takes a big step backward on environmental and social fronts. While the 1942 Water Law needs an update to handle today’s population …
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Elías Alberto Quirós Benavides, a 53-year-old resident of Grecia, Costa Rica, faces serious allegations from the United States for his alleged role in the Sinaloa Cartel and Beltrán Leyva group’s financial operations. U.S. authorities accuse him of leading a sophisticated cryptocurrency-based money laundering network, transferring cartel funds internationally without using regulated banking systems. The U.S. …
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Here is some news that you might find interesting if you’re thinking of coming here later this year. You’ll need to act right away so we wanted to make sure you know about it. Alaska Airlines has rolled out a new deal, knocking 25% off flights to Costa Rica’s San José (SJO) and Liberia (LIR) …
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Costa Rica is taking bold steps to protect its vital bee populations with the launch of the Bee Lab, a beekeeping laboratory in Naranjo aimed at safeguarding over one million bees and enhancing agricultural productivity. By integrating advanced technology and regenerative practices, the initiative promises to increase coffee and citrus crop yields by up to …
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In Costa Rica, the dream of owning a home remains out of reach for many, as high rental costs and budget cuts to housing subsidies deepen our country’s housing crisis. The Ombudsman’s Office reports that families in poverty face significant barriers to accessing decent housing, with rising rents consuming a large portion of their income, …
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One of the first places I lived in Costa Rica was a small town in the Southern Zone. My son had been born just a month earlier in San José, and his mother and I had already grown tired of city life. Although we had steady work—I taught English and she worked in international development—we …
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Costa Rica’s tourism industry is sounding the alarm as visitor numbers keep sliding, even with a small uptick in April. The Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) reported 231,678 travelers arrived by air in April 2025, a 4.6% jump from last year’s 221,573. But folks in the business say this bump, tied to Easter Week’s timing, …
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