8+ hour, 50+ min ago  (624+ words) The numbers tell a story that Costa Rica's tourism industry cannot afford to ignore. In 2019, before the pandemic reshaped global travel, Costa Rica stood as the most visited nation in the Central American region with 3.14 million foreign visitors, while El…...

5+ hour, 50+ min ago  (527+ words) During Holy Week, farmers, the Catholic Church and the Municipality of San Jos" come together for the blessing of the harvest, an event that provides food to San Jos's most vulnerable communities in a gesture filled with faith, hope, and…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (303+ words) The war in the Middle East has prompted more ships to use the Panama Canal, a senior executive for the interoceanic waterway said Monday. Deputy administrator Ilya Espino de Marotta said that daily transits have risen sharply in recent weeks…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (264+ words) Pavones is internationally known for its long left-hand wave, a surf break that has helped define the identity of the remote southern Pacific town and support businesses tied to tourism, surf instruction, lodging and food services. Costa Rica's tourism authorities…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (300+ words) The push is as much about economics as it is about nature. Communities surrounding Costa Rica's national parks " hotels, restaurants, tour operators, and local shops " depend heavily on Holy Week visitors, and authorities say responsible tourism is one of the…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (424+ words) Nicaragua Celebrates Semana Santa with Unique Religious Traditions'The Tico Times COSTA RICA'S LEADING ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER Nicaragua Celebrates Semana Santa with Unique Religious Traditions Nicaragua is marking Holy Week with a mix of religious devotion, family travel and local customs…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (438+ words) U.S. Monitors Surge in Detentions of Panama-Flagged Ships in Chinese Ports'The Tico Times COSTA RICA'S LEADING ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER U.S. Monitors Surge in Detentions of Panama-Flagged Ships in Chinese Ports Panama's Supreme Court ruled on January 30 that the concession held by Panama…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (291+ words) Jannik Sinner won the 2026 Miami Open on Sunday, defeating Czech 21st seed Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 in the men's final at Hard Rock Stadium to complete the Sunshine Double and cement his status as the dominant force in men's tennis heading into the…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago  (343+ words) Costa Rica Marks Palm Sunday with Crowds at Cartago Basilica'The Tico Times COSTA RICA'S LEADING ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER Costa Rica Marks Palm Sunday with Crowds at Cartago Basilica Palm Sunday brought large crowds to Cartago on Sunday as Catholics gathered…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (401+ words) It was not a very difficult trip. It was just a tortuous one, Stumo said. Of the child, he added, he is a strong young sailor. The Friend Ship and the Tiger Moth, which set sail from the Yucat'n Peninsula…...