From Costa Rica to Panama: How a U.S. Couple Found Peace Abroad

After the pandemic, people from all over the world made bold move to live abroad. This is the case for a U.S. couple, CoCo and Deitrick Bates, who packed their bags and moved to Central America. In a recent interview with CNN, they discussed all aspects of …

Amir to participate in G20 Summit tomorrow, visit Costa Rica and Colombia

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will participate in the G20 Summit tomorrow, Monday, at the invitation of the President of the Federative Republic of Brazil HE Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, whose country chairs the current session of the …

Costa Rica: A Paradise for Retirees

Costa Rica, often dubbed the “Switzerland of Central America,” has long been a popular destination for retirees seeking a peaceful and fulfilling lifestyle. With its stunning natural beauty, warm climate, and welcoming culture, it’s easy to see why. Let’s …

Tropical Storm Sara Causes Severe Flooding in Honduras and Costa Rica

The United States’ National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported that the storm is moving at a speed of 4 km/h with maximum sustained winds of 85 km/h, heading west “near the northern coast of Honduras. “According to the NHC, “it will then move inland …

Memories of a Burning Body review – Costa Rican older women talk about sex and desire in deft docudrama

An audience prize winner at Berlin earlier this year and Costa Rica’s submission for next year’s Academy Awards, Memories of a Burning Body is an elegant hybrid of documentary and drama. Film-maker Antonella Sudasassi interviewed three older women in their …

A Costa Rica Coffee Farm and Its Unanswered Question

“A hundred suspicions don’t make a proof” – Feodor Dostoevsky. In the early 1990s, I spent most of a year in a rural area of Costa Rica, caretaking a property that had been carved out of the jungle a couple of decades before by an energetic North American. …

Day 2 of Matt Breen in Costa Rica: Checking out Costa Rica's wildlife aboard a river boat

Best Places to Stay in Costa Rica: From Luxury to Budget Options

Costa Rica offers a wide range of accommodations to suit every travel style and budget, from luxurious resorts with stunning ocean views to cozy hostels surrounded by jungle. Whether you’re seeking an indulgent retreat, a family-friendly hotel, or a budget …

Solar Panels Bring Clean Water to Costa Rica’s Nairi Awari Community

In the middle of Costa Rica’s jungle, the indigenous Nairi Awari community no longer has to fetch water from the river with buckets. For the first time, they receive it in their homes thanks to solar panels that pump it from a nearby spring. The 20 …

Red alert issued for Costa Rica as Foreign Office warns Brits 'avoid unnecessary travel'

Personnel from Costa Rica's Red Cross rescue people affected by heavy rains this month ( Image: Costa Rica's Red Cross/AFP via G) British tourists have been warned of heavy rainfall in Costa Rica with a red alert issued by the Foreign Office. …