Fresh Del Monte has announced the launch of a personal-sized pineapple, weighing between 0.6 and 0.9kg, grown in Costa Rica. This new product complements...

Costa Rica

IMN Warns of Heavy Rains as Costa Rica Enters Rainy Season

Tico Times - April 9, 2024

The National Meteorological Institute (IMN) issued a warning regarding heavy rains looming over the Northern Zone and the Caribbean. The institute emphasized that the...

Costa Rica

U.S. Launches Coalition for Climate Entrepreneurship Hub in Costa Rica

Tico Times - April 6, 2024

The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica announced the launch of the Coalition for Climate Entrepreneurship (CCE) Hub in San José, Costa Rica. Dorothy McAuliffe,...

Costa Rica

Actor Matt Damon’s Tale of Rescuing a Cat in Costa Rica

Tico Times - April 3, 2024

U.S. actor Matt Damon narrated on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert the story of how he rescued and adopted a cat in Costa...

Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s Holy Week Marred by Deadly Water-Related Incidents

Tico Times - April 1, 2024

Several unfortunate aquatic accidents have been reported this Easter, some of them resulting in several tragic fatalities. According to data from the Red Cross,...

Costa Rica

Happy Easter from Costa Rica!

The Tico Times - March 31, 2024

Happy Easter from Costa Rica!

Costa Rica

Costa Rican Specialists Protest for Better Working Conditions and Salaries

Ileana Fernandez - March 28, 2024

A group of specialists from the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) are set to start protesting on April 1, demanding improvements in their...