The Poás volcano, one of Costa Rica's most popular tourist attractions, erupted suddenly on Monday, arousing the interest of ...

A pair of backpacking German teens booted from the US lied about the purpose of their trip, Customs and Border Patrol said — but the women claim US officials “twisted” their words to trump up the ...

Maria Lepere and Charlotte Pohl, 18 and 19, arrived in Hawaii on March 18 with short-term travel permits ahead of weeks-long US trip.

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope, passed away at 88 on April 21, 2025, a day after his final Easter blessing.

Living costs in Costa Rica are rising even as the inflation rate plunges and the local currency, the colón, continues to ...

In response to the failed promise of “sustainable tourism,” can a new model leave places better with the help of tourists?

Here's a look at the notion of sending U.S. citizens to prison in a foreign country and whether or not it would be legal to ...

This stunning "Jurassic Canyon" in Costa Rica is a hidden gem boasting sweeping cliffs, lush landscapes, and dazzling ...

Permaculture blends sustainability and simplicity to transform homes, gardens, and farms in Costa Rica. Learn timeless ...

COMMENTARY Costa Rica is a longstanding democratic model in the hemisphere — but is its controversial president poised to ...

but a giant leap for meteoritics,” said geologist Gerardo Soto from the University of Costa Rica, paraphrasing Neil Armstrong’s famous words. This 146 gram stone is on loan to the Buseck ...