Pope Leo XIV on Sunday urged “those who have the power to unleash wars” to “choose peace” in his first Easter blessing as pontiff with the Middle East conflict raging. Christians around the world marked the holiday under the shadow of a war that began with US-Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28 and has drawn …
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Costa Rica’s Pacific coast filled up over the Easter holiday weekend as thousands of vacationers headed to beach towns in Guanacaste and Puntarenas, pushing traffic, public safety, and emergency services to the limit. The surge was part of the country’s annual Semana Santa exodus, with heavy movement toward coastal destinations and a return wave expected …
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Gallo pinto, one of Costa Rica’s most familiar and widely served dishes, has again earned international attention after being included among TasteAtlas’ top bean dishes in the world. The food guide currently lists gallo pinto among its best-rated bean dishes globally, while also describing it as a traditional national dish of both Costa Rica and …
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There is something deeply disturbing about the fact that a ticket to the World Cup final now costs more than most Costa Ricans earn in an entire year, and maybe we could be grateful the Sele didn’t even qualify to play in it. The most expensive seats for the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife …
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Some 2,000 Salvadorans created a colorful carpet made of dyed salt stretching 1,070 meters, which was used for the Holy Burial procession on Friday night, organizers reported Saturday. The “mega carpet of San Salvador” was made with 800 quintals of salt dyed in 150 shades of color and is “the largest” of its kind in …
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Tourism in Costa Rica opened 2026 with its strongest pace yet, as official data showed 653,959 international visitors entered the country in January and February combined, up 10.4% from the same period in 2025. The latest figures from the Costa Rican Tourism Institute also showed 331,967 arrivals in February alone across all entry points, extending …
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Dangerous ocean conditions remain in place across Costa Rica as strong currents, rough surf and wind-driven seas continue to affect both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts during one of the busiest beach travel periods of the year. Ocean forecasts from April 3 to April 10 show hazardous conditions in multiple coastal areas, while recent advisories …
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The Guatemalan Army, through its Pacific Naval Command, continues to carry out operations aimed at protecting the country’s natural resources and maintaining security within national waters. These efforts are part of an ongoing strategy to combat illegal activities at sea, including unauthorized fishing, trafficking of protected species, and other violations of maritime regulations. During a …
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What began as a routine flight from Costa Rica to Atlanta turned into an unexpected view of one of NASA’s biggest moments in decades. Video shared online shows passengers aboard a commercial flight watching the Artemis II rocket streak upward from Florida, its bright plume visible above the clouds as the aircraft headed north. The …
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Thousands of Nicaraguans took part this Friday in Holy Week celebrations limited to church atriums or the interior of churches, amid a government ban on street processions that has been criticized by the United States as a serious violation of religious freedom. Co-presidents and spouses Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, who rule Nicaragua with absolute …
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