Chinese shipping giant COSCO Shipping has halted arrivals and departures at Balboa port, the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. The state-owned company from Shanghai issued the order in a client notice dated March 10. All confirmed bookings at the terminal now face cancellation. Clients must contact sales representatives for alternative arrangements. The notice, published …

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While lining up, some tourists touch up their makeup to parade on the rooftop of a small house in Rio de Janeiro’s largest favela, posing for a drone that pulls away and shows the aerial view of the hillside community. With a catchy musical base, the video from Rocinha favela has gone viral on social …

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The Instituto Costarricense de Turismo (ICT) has rolled out “La Ruta del Picadillo,” a new initiative that spotlights one of our country’s staple dishes to draw foodies from around the globe. This gastronomic route takes travelers on a province-by-province exploration of picadillo variations, showcasing local ingredients and cooking methods passed down through generations. Chef Carlos …

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The Simón Bolívar Urban Natural Park will open to the public for a single day on Saturday, March 14, starting at 9 a.m. This temporary access forms part of Amón Cultural 2026, a festival that highlights heritage in the Amón and Otoya neighborhoods. The event marks the 12th edition of Amón Cultural, held under the …

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Mirra Andreeva’s title defense at Indian Wells ended in frustration during the third round on Monday. Katerina Siniakova defeated the Russian 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3 in a match filled with tension. The 18-year-old Andreeva started her campaign with a 6-0, 6-0 win over Solana Sierra. Against Siniakova, ranked 44th, she struggled through a back-and-forth battle. …

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Keylor Navas opened up in a recent interview with journalist Yashin Quesada about Costa Rica’s failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup and his own path forward. The veteran goalkeeper expressed deep regret over the national team’s absence from the tournament, set to take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Navas stressed …

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The Criminal Court of Limón turned down a U.S. request to extradite Gilberth Hernán Bell Fernández, known as ‘Macho Coca,’ on Monday afternoon. Judge Jorge Arturo Sequeira Rodríguez issued the ruling at 2:50 p.m., stating that the 62-year-old Costa Rican must face trial in his home country for charges related to international drug trafficking. Bell, …

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Women in Costa Rica continue to participate in the labor market at lower rates than men, according to the most recent statistics from the National Institute of Statistics and Census. The latest INEC data for the period covering November and December 2025 and January 2026 put female labor participation at 42.5 percent. This figure includes …

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It’s safe to say I probably like camera trapping a little too much. My work is dedicated to that one activity. My social media feeds almost exclusively show me content from other camera trap aficionados like me. Heck, I even dream about reviewing camera traps. The part of camera trapping that has really hooked me …

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Panama recorded 3,004,266 international visitors in 2025. That total marks an 8.2 percent rise from the year before, according to figures released by the Panama Tourism Authority. Air arrivals at Tocumen International Airport led the gains, reaching 2,244,078 travelers for a 10 percent increase. Cruise ports handled 344,408 passengers, up 11.5 percent. The Paso Canoas …

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