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More than 2,000 children in rural Costa Rican communities are now receiving English lessons through a technology-based program that connects small schools with specialized teachers. The program, called Hummingbird, has grown from an initial test in 35 schools to 100 schools across the country, according to the Ministry of Public Education (MEP). Hummingbird is aimed […] The post Costa Rica Expands…
The Panama Canal will allow fewer ships to pass through the waterway beginning in September as a drought linked to El Niño reduces the amount of water available. The Panama Canal Authority said daily crossings will be limited to 34 ships starting September 4. That number will fall again to 32 ships per day on […] The post Panama Canal Cuts Ship Traffic as El Niño Drought Worsens appeared first on…
Golfo Dulce is the only place on Earth where humpback whales from both hemispheres give birth. A new Costa Rican documentary spent three years filming it. The post Costa Rica Documentary Reveals Why Whales From Two Hemispheres Choose Golfo Dulce appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate .
Taking the bus from San José to the Nicaraguan border became more expensive today.The fare from San José to Peñas Blancas increased from ₡5,820 to ₡7,430. That is an increase of ₡1,610, or almost 28%. The fare between San José and La Cruz also went up. Passengers now pay ₡6,960 instead of ₡5,450, an increase […] The post Costa Rica Raises Bus Fares Between San José and Nicaragua Border appeared…
Costa Rican prosecutors are investigating a man suspected of collecting about $800,000 from the pension of a North American woman who died more than 20 years ago. The man, identified only by the last name Abarca, managed a home for older adults in La Uruca, San José. A North American woman with the last name […] The post Man Allegedly Collected North American Woman’s Pension for 20 Years appeared…
President Laura Fernández has presented eight new bills that could change how Costa Rica handles pensions, loans, government contracts, internet funding and several other public programs. The proposals were announced as Fernández marked her first 100 days in office. However, none of the changes has taken effect. Each bill must first be discussed and approved […] The post Costa Rica President Sends…
Twenty-four Costa Rican citizens are being held while courts decide whether they should be sent to the United States, Panama or France to face international drug charges. The United States has requested 20 of the suspects. Panama and France have requested two each. An extradition request does not mean that a person has been found […] The post Costa Rica Reviews 24 Extradition Requests in Drug…
Thiago Agustín Tirante’s breakthrough week at the Cincinnati Open continued Wednesday as the Argentine rallied past Jakub Mensik to reach the first ATP Masters 1000 quarterfinal of his career. Tirante recovered after losing a tight opening set to defeat the 14th-seeded Czech 5-7, 6-4, 6-4. The victory sets up a Thursday night quarterfinal against France’s […] The post Argentine Thiago Tirante…
Costa Rica’s Constitutional Court has ordered the Municipality of Osa to do more to remove unapproved businesses and makeshift structures from public beachfront land at Playa Dominical. The court issued the order after receiving a complaint that the local government had not fully followed an earlier ruling from November 2025. The latest decision was issued […] The post Costa Rica Court Targets…
Five dental clinic groups received a new certification this month aimed squarely at foreign patients, the clearest signal yet that Costa Rica intends to compete for a larger share of a market where a single visitor can be worth more than a family of vacationers. To qualify, a clinic must document experience treating international patients, […] The post Costa Rica Bets on Dental Tourism to Draw…
Opposition lawmakers asked Costa Rica’s Constitutional Chamber today to immediately suspend a decree that places broad categories of government security information, including budgets and public contracts, under state secrecy. Lawmakers from the National Liberation Party, Broad Front, Social Christian Unity Party and the Citizen Agenda Coalition filed a constitutional challenge against the…
The rain has eased but saturated ground keeps the risk high across the Caribbean and Northern Zone. Here is what is closed, what is reachable and what to check before you drive. The post Costa Rica flood emergency keeps 473 schools closed and 1,300 people in shelters appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate .
The former Manchester City and West Ham striker is reported to be closing an agreement to take over at Herediano, a job he has held twice before. The club has not announced it. The post Paulo Wanchope expected back at Herediano for a third spell in charge appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate .
An internal audit at Costa Rica’s National Roadway Council (Conavi) has warned that construction work on the Barranca-Limonal highway disrupted natural overhead routes used by wildlife, potentially leaving animals more exposed to traffic. Conavi’s executive director, Mauricio Sojo, disputed the audit’s description of what happened. He said the natural crossings were not deliberately removed but…
Brandon Nakashima saved three consecutive match points before completing a dramatic comeback against Daniil Medvedev on Tuesday at the Cincinnati Open. The 27th-seeded American defeated the fourth seed 6-7(3), 7-6(4), 6-1, advancing to the round of 16 after two hours and 51 minutes. Nakashima appeared headed for elimination when he served at 4-5, 0-40 in […] The post Brandon Nakashima Saves Three…
The trial of former Health Minister Joselyn Chacón has been postponed until October after a court ruled that her attorney had abandoned the defense and the former official missed two scheduled hearings because of a medical condition. The Tribunal of the First Judicial Circuit of San José rescheduled the trial for October 23, 2026. Chacón […] The post Former Costa Rica Health Minister’s Trial…
