Firefighters across Costa Rica report a sharp rise in wildfire incidents this year, with dry weather and strong winds fueling larger blazes. In the first three weeks of January, emergency calls for fires have nearly doubled compared to the same period in 2025, reaching over 1,000 cases by January 19. The fire season officially began …
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Anglers and nature enthusiasts continue to find Silver King Lodge as a prime spot for experiencing the remote northern Caribbean coast. Set on the banks of the Rio Colorado within the Barra del Colorado Wildlife Refuge, the lodge draws visitors seeking big-game fishing and close encounters with local ecosystems. The area remains accessible only by …
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Our country will transform into a hub for performing arts this April as it hosts the first Ibero-American Theater Festival, known as FITCR. Running from April 10 to 19, the event draws theater companies from across Latin America and Europe to showcase works that highlight shared cultural ties and contemporary issues. Organized by the Ministry …
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Lawmakers in Costa Rica have passed a significant reform to the Penal Code, establishing contract killing, known locally as sicariato, as a distinct crime for the first time. The measure sets prison sentences between 20 and 40 years for those involved in such acts within criminal organizations. The Legislative Assembly approved the bill in its …
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The cruise ship Brilliant Lady from Virgin Voyages docked for the first time at Puerto Hernán Garrón Salazar in Limón on January 19, marking a new chapter for cruise tourism here. The arrival highlights Costa Rica’s growing appeal to premium cruise lines that prioritize adult travelers and sustainable practices. The vessel, which launched in September …
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Nicaragua’s flagship cigar-industry event, the Puro Sabor Nicaraguan Cigar Festival (now in its 13th edition), is captivating enthusiasts and international visitors with an immersive program of factory tours, tobacco farm visits, tastings, pairings, and gala celebrations. The festival runs January 18–24, 2026, with the core cigar-focused activities centered in Estelí, the undisputed capital of Nicaragua’s …
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A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck the capital and surrounding areas causing residents to feel a strong shake but resulting in no reported injuries or structural damage. The quake hit at 5:06 p.m. local time, with its epicenter located one kilometer east of San Juan in Tibás, northeast of San José. According to the National Seismological …
The Australian Open is barely underway and already the storylines are piling up: top seeds pushed early, brutal heat testing bodies and patience, and familiar champions adding new chapters to careers that refuse to slow down. Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka, the top seeds in the men’s and women’s draws, both opened their campaigns with …
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Travelers flying between Canada and Costa Rica’s Pacific coast will have more options outside the traditional high season. Guanacaste Airport in Liberia (LIR) says the Toronto–Guanacaste route will operate all year in 2026 instead of stopping when peak season ends. The year-round service is tied to Porter Airlines’ Toronto (YYZ) operations into Liberia, which began …
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A powerful cold front, known as Empuje Frío #11, is sweeping across the Caribbean Sea and is set to bring intensified rainfall and strong winds to various regions of Costa Rica over the next few days. According to the National Meteorological Institute (IMN), the system is already influencing weather patterns, with conditions expected to peak …
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