Canadian carrier Porter Airlines will begin direct seasonal service between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Juan Santamaría International Airport on December 2, 2026, opening a second nonstop link between Costa Rica’s capital region and its second-largest tourism market. The route will operate four times per week through April 30, 2027, aligning with the high season […] The post Porter Airlines to Start Direct Toronto–San José Flights in December appeared first on The Tico Times | C...

A group of UN experts on Friday called on the Nicaraguan government, led by husband-and-wife co-presidents Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, to provide proof of life for imprisoned Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera, amid fears that he may have died in custody. Rivera, 73, who is considered a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International, was detained […] The post UN Experts Request Proof of Life for Indigenous Leader Imprisoned in Nicaragua appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica New...

Avianca will fly stranded Spirit Airlines passengers home at no fare cost, the Colombian flag carrier announced today, becoming the first Latin American airline to extend a formal rescue plan after Spirit abruptly shut down operations earlier in the day. The offer waives the airfare itself but requires passengers to cover taxes, airport fees, and […] The post Avianca Offers Free Return Flights to Stranded Spirit Airlines Passengers appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel |...

Costa Rica is moving to expand its payment-based conservation model into open-water marine protection, with a new program being designed to reward the protection and release of hammerhead sharks. The Ministry of Environment and Energy, through SINAC and in partnership with FUNBAM, is developing a Marine Payment for Ecosystem Services program, known as PSEM, aimed […] The post Costa Rica Expands Marine Conservation Payments to Protect Hammerhead Sharks appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa ...

Costa Rica is undergoing a demographic transformation that will leave a lasting mark on the country. Families are smaller, parents are starting later in life, and a growing share of households no longer include children at all. The shifts, captured in recent data from the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INEC), are reshaping the […] The post Costa Rica Fertility Rate Hits 1.2 as Families Get Smaller and Older appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Est...

Travelers and lodging operators in Costa Rica are being urged to watch for phishing attempts after Booking.com confirmed that unauthorized third parties accessed some customer reservation information in a cyberattack affecting users worldwide. The company began notifying affected customers in mid-April after detecting suspicious activity tied to guest booking information. Exposed data may have included […] The post Cyberattack Puts Costa Rica Travelers and Hosts on Alert appeared first on The...

Panamanian airline Copa Airlines has announced an agreement for up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, a deal valued at about $13.5 billion at list prices and one of the largest fleet expansion moves in the carrier’s history. The aircraft will be added to about 40 planes already in the delivery process, giving Copa a […] The post Panama’s Copa Airline Plans Major Growth with New Boeing Aircraft Order appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

The trial of Costa Rican Paralympic sprinter Sherman Guity, one of our country’s most decorated athletes, failed to begin as scheduled this week after judges granted a defense motion requiring a psychiatric evaluation of the accused before proceedings can move forward. Guity, a four-time Paralympic medalist and current world record holder in the T64 100m […] The post Sherman Guity Trial Postponed After Defense Requests Psychiatric Evaluation appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News ...

Luis Manuel Picado Grijalba, alias “Shock,” has been declared extraditable by authorities in the United Kingdom and is expected to be transferred to the United States aboard a DEA aircraft, Costa Rican judicial officials confirmed Wednesday. Picado, 44, has been held in British custody since late December 2024. Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Agency, known as […] The post Costa Rica Drug Suspect Cleared for U.S. Extradition appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Rea...

Travelers flying between Costa Rica, Mexico and the United States face higher prices and fewer flight options in the coming months after Volaris confirmed it is raising fares and cutting capacity to offset rising jet fuel costs. The Mexican low-cost carrier announced the changes alongside its first-quarter 2026 financial results, which showed a $71 million […] The post Volaris Airlines Hikes Fares on Costa Rica Routes appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Costa Rica’s traffic problems are no longer limited to rush hour in San José. Mobility experts warn that key roads in and around the Greater Metropolitan Area have reached the point where a single crash, closure, or roadwork project can trigger hours of gridlock across several major routes. The most fragile area is west of […] The post Costa Rica Faces Growing Traffic Gridlock as Experts Call for Urgent Action appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

In the hills just south of San Salvador, the small colonial town of Panchimalco is preparing once again for one of the most visually stunning and spiritually meaningful celebrations in all of Central America. The Festival of Flowers and Palms, held annually on the first Sunday of May, draws visitors from across El Salvador and […] The post El Salvador Festival of Flowers and Palms appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Drug trafficking is taking a growing toll on ecosystems in Costa Rica’s southern Pacific region, where environmental authorities warn that criminal groups are moving into protected areas around Puerto Jiménez. The Environmental Prosecutor’s Office says organized groups are following a systematic pattern of occupation in mangroves, forests and protected wilderness areas. The activity has been […] The post Drug Trafficking Threatens Costa Rica’s Protected Areas in Puerto Jiménez appeared first ...

Francisco Cerúndolo kept Argentina’s strong Madrid Open run alive Monday, defeating Italy’s Luciano Darderi 6-2, 6-3 to reach the last 16 of the ATP Masters 1000 event. The 27-year-old Argentine, ranked No. 20 in the world and currently the top Latin American player in the ATP rankings, produced a controlled performance on the clay at […] The post Argentine Francisco Cerúndolo Reaches Madrid Masters Last 16 appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Canada, Mexico and the United States on June 11, Costa Rica will be watching from the sidelines for the first time in more than a decade. La Sele’s failure to qualify — sealed by a scoreless draw with Honduras in November — left millions of Ticos […] The post Who Gets Costa Rica’s World Cup Tickets and Press Passes? A Question Worth Asking appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Vara Blanca will once again put strawberries at the center of local life as the Heredia mountain community prepares to host the 14th edition of the National Strawberry Fair from April 30 to May 3, 2026. The four-day event will bring together local growers, food vendors, artisans, cultural performances, and family activities in one of […] The post Costa Rican Town Gears Up for Its National Strawberry Fair appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

The possibility of allowing the keeping of certain wild birds, such as macaws, has returned to public debate with the new draft of the Wildlife Regulations. This issue has resurfaced as one of the most controversial points in the proposal put forward by the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC). The new wording retains the […] The post Costa Rica Wildlife Draft Raises Alarm Over Illegal Captivity appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Costa Rica’s colón continues to defy gravity against the U.S. dollar, closing yet another week below the ¢460 mark and tightening the squeeze on tourism operators, exporters and dollar-earning expats that The Tico Times has been tracking for months. The story took a fresh turn over the weekend, when newly published minutes from the Banco […] The post Costa Rica’s Colón Won’t Weaken — Now Two BCCR Directors Want a Rate Cut appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Brazil’s Joao Fonseca moved into the third round of the Madrid Masters 1000 on Friday without playing a point, after Croatia’s Marin Cilic withdrew from their second-round match because of food poisoning. The result sends the 19-year-old Brazilian deeper into one of the biggest clay-court tournaments of the season and keeps alive another strong run […] The post Brazil’s Joao Fonseca Moves Into Madrid Third Round After Cilic Withdrawal appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Trave...

Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Agency is warning the public about a rise in scams involving the fake sale of U.S. dollars through hacked WhatsApp accounts. The OIJ’s Specialized Unit Against Scams and Registry Fraud in San José has received 62 reports this year tied to this type of fraud. Investigators say the scam has caused […] The post OIJ Warns of Surge in WhatsApp Dollar Scams in Costa Rica appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Thousands of Salvadorans marched through the capital on May 1 to denounce what they called democratic setbacks under President Nayib Bukele and to demand the release of people they described as innocent who were detained in the government’s crackdown on gangs. The demonstration marked International Workers’ Day and highlighted persistent criticism of a state of […] The post Salvadorans Protest Bukele’s Policies in May Day March appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Rea...

Costa Rican consumers are expected to begin feeling the first effects of the inflationary shock linked to the conflict in the Middle East starting in May, with fuel, imported goods and some food prices likely to face the earliest pressure. The Banco Central de Costa Rica said the impact will come with a delay because […] The post Costa Rica Warns Fuel and Food Prices May Rise From Middle East Shock appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Travelers heading to or from Costa Rica face sudden disruption after Spirit Airlines announced early Saturday it is shutting down all operations and liquidating, ending 34 years of service from the budget carrier known for its bright yellow planes and bare-bones fares. “It is with great disappointment that on May 2, 2026, Spirit Airlines started […] The post Spirit Airlines Shuts Down Leaving Costa Rica Travelers Scrambling appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Es...

Costa Rica moved up one spot to 18th place in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index released Thursday by Reporters Without Borders, reaffirming its standing as the freest country for journalists in Latin America even as press freedom hits a 25-year low globally. The country posted a score of 12.08 in the new ranking, edging […] The post Costa Rica Climbs in 2026 World Press Freedom Index to Lead the Americas appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Costa Rica’s Route 27 will operate with a reversible lane this Sunday, May 3, as authorities prepare for heavy return traffic from the Pacific coast to the Central Valley after the long International Workers’ Day weekend. The measure will apply on the highway between Caldera and San José, with traffic directed toward the capital between […] The post Costa Rica Route 27 to Use Reversible Lane This Sunday appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Mexican coach Miguel “El Piojo” Herrera, dismissed by Costa Rica in November after the national team failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, has returned to Liga MX as head coach of Atlante, the club announced Tuesday. The appointment marks Herrera’s third stint with the historic Mexico City side and ends a five-month period […] The post Former Costa Rica Coach Miguel Herrera Lands Job With Historic Atlante appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Three Hilton-affiliated hotels in San José are warning customers about a fraud scheme in which scammers are posing as hotel employees to sell event services and request payments through unofficial channels. The situation has been reported at the Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton in downtown San José, the Hilton Garden Inn San […] The post Costa Rica Hilton-Affiliated Hotels Warn Customers About Reservation Scam appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real...

Costa Rica’s annual fishing ban in the Gulf of Nicoya begins May 1, closing one of the country’s most important fishing areas for three months as authorities seek to protect the reproductive cycles of key marine species. The restriction will remain in effect until July 31, 2026, and applies to a defined area of the […] The post Costa Rica Enforces Seasonal Fishing Ban in Gulf of Nicoya appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Vice President Rosario Murillo announced the measure during her daily midday address yesterday. The prisoners, who have firm sentences, will move from penitentiary centers to a family cohabitation regime in their homes. The step marks the third round of such releases this year. Officials say it will bring the total number of common prisoners sent […] The post Nicaragua Announces Mother’s Day Prisoner Release and Visa Update appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Es...

Panama Canal Administrator Ricaurte Vásquez told foreign journalists that the waterway is not speculating on transit prices despite a surge in demand caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Nine out of 10 vessels book their crossings in advance through the reservation system. The remaining slots go to the highest bidder in daily […] The post Panama Canal Rules Out Price Speculation Over Hormuz Blockade appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

A rooster announces the start of the day at the San Rafael Cedros market, about 50 kilometers from San Salvador, where every weekend sellers and buyers plunge into a lively trade in livestock and farm animals. In this traditional space, roughly the size of two soccer fields, cattle, horses, pigs, rabbits, birds, and goats are […] The post El Salvador Animal Market Thrives on Cash and Barter appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

A friend who lives in New York City was all over social media in the wake of the 4.8 earthquake that hit the east coast of the US on Thursday. The sensation of the earth moving, and the building he was in swaying was a first for him. All I could think was, ‘Welcome to […] The post An Expats Perspective on Living with Earthquakes in Costa Rica appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Costa Rica is known for waterfalls, cloud forests, wildlife, beaches and the kind of green reputation that draws travelers from around the world. But the country’s river systems tell a more complicated story. Some of the same waterways that flow from the mountains toward the Pacific and Caribbean carry the weight of decades of urban […] The post Costa Rica’s River Pollution Threatens Beaches and Wildlife appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Costa Rican exporters are absorbing hits from three directions at once: rising port fees on the Caribbean coast, a colón that has strengthened to historic levels, and a 10% U.S. tariff that has complicated access to the country’s most important export market. Each pressure alone would be manageable. Together, they are testing the viability of […] The post Strong Colón and Higher Port Fees Squeeze Costa Rica’s Exporters appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Costa Rica will see another round of afternoon downpours and isolated thunderstorms today before drier conditions settle in across most of the country, according to the latest regional forecast issued by the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN). Forecasters from there reported that moisture continues to feed into the Pacific slope and the Central Valley, although in […] The post Costa Rica Weather Calls For Rain and Storms Today, Drier Weather Ahead This Week appeared first on The Tico Time...

Costa Rica has built a global reputation as one of the planet’s great conservation success stories. A quarter of its territory is protected. It reforested aggressively when others were cutting down. It runs almost entirely on renewable energy. Millions of tourists fly in every year with one thing on their minds: the wildlife. The sloths, […] The post Costa Rica’s Wildlife Is Dying on the Roads That Drive Its Tourism appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Hundreds of farmers marched on horseback and on foot through the rural community of Limón in Panama’s Chagres district Saturday to reject plans for a new reservoir on the Indio River. The demonstration ended at the banks of the Indio River, where the Panama Canal Authority plans to build a dam that would create a […] The post Farmers Protest Panama Canal Reservoir Plan on Indio River appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

A new Museum of Memory has opened in San José, Costa Rica, giving Nicaraguan exiles and victims’ families a public space to document the repression that followed the 2018 protests against Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo. The museum, titled Lo que no debemos olvidar — What Should Not Be Forgotten — was created by the […] The post Nicaragua Memory Museum Opens in San José to Preserve Stories of 2018 Repression appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Costa Rica received a third group of people deported from the United States yesterday afternoon, as the country continues carrying out a new migration cooperation agreement signed with Washington in late March. The latest flight brought 28 people to Juan Santamaría International Airport: 25 foreign nationals and three Costa Ricans. The arrivals were confirmed by […] The post Costa Rica Receives Third Group of Deportees from the United States appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News ...

There are two important obligations that all corporations must fulfill in the very short term. I. Registration of Beneficiaries of Corporate Shares The first obligation is due by next April 30th and it refers to the RTBF (Registro de transparencia de beneficiaries finales) which means Registration of Transparency of Final Beneficaries. This is an important […] The post Costa Rica Corporations Face Key Compliance Deadlines appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Yara Jiménez Fallas was elected president of Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly on Friday, becoming the fifth woman to lead the country’s Congress and opening a new four-year term defined by the ruling party’s consolidation of power and the most female-majority legislature in Costa Rican history. Jiménez, a 52-year-old attorney from Cartago, secured the post with […] The post Yara Jiménez Becomes Fifth Woman to Lead Costa Rica’s Congress appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Tra...

Starbucks has rolled out its 2026 summer menu at participating stores across Costa Rica, with four featured beverages now available as part of a regional launch across Latin America and the Caribbean. The lineup includes the new Iced Cherry Chai Latte, the Iced Horchata Shaken Espresso, the Horchata Frappuccino and the Tropical Butterfly Refresher. The […] The post Starbucks Debuts Summer Menu in Costa Rica with Four New Drinks appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Rea...

Corcovado National Park, one of Costa Rica’s most important protected areas, is again at the center of a debate over how much tourism its ecosystems can support. The park, located on the Osa Peninsula, is one of our country’s best-known nature destinations. Costa Rica’s tourism board describes Corcovado as a protected area of forests, mangroves, […] The post Costa Rica’s Corcovado National Park Faces Pressure Over Tourism Growth appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Re...

Is it just me, or does it seem like too many people are looking too hard for something– anything– to get upset about? The internet is overloaded with whiners and nitpickers, broadcasting the latest outrage to their delicate sensibilities. While it can be tiresome, it can also be contagious. The more I watch, the more […] The post A Costa Rica Expat’s Funny List of Everyday Pet Peeves appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Costa Rica drivers will soon face a major increase at the pump after the Public Services Regulatory Authority, ARESEP, approved a new fuel price adjustment that will hit diesel and regular gasoline the hardest. Under the approved rates, diesel will rise by ₡152 per liter, moving from ₡564 to ₡716. Regular gasoline will increase by […] The post Costa Rica Fuel Prices Rise as ARESEP Approves Major Increase appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

The Ballet Nacional de Costa Rica will bring Sleeping Beauty to the Teatro Nacional on June 6 and 7, staging one of classical ballet’s best-known works at Costa Rica’s leading cultural venue. The production will be presented in three performances: Saturday, June 6 at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, June 7 at 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 […] The post Costa Rica’s Ballet Nacional Brings Sleeping Beauty to the Teatro Nacional appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

A former U.S. military vessel built during World War II is now anchored in Costa Rica’s South Pacific, where it has taken on a very different mission: helping protect marine life from illegal fishing. The MODOC, a 1944 vessel originally built for the United States Navy at Levingston Shipyard in Orange, Texas, is now used […] The post Costa Rica Uses WWII-Era Ship to Support Marine Patrols appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

A café recently opened in a residential neighborhood of Stockholm that, with its avocado toast and frothy lattes, looks like a conventional spot, except for one distinctive feature: it is managed by artificial intelligence. At Andon Café, some tables are decorated with small plants, the walls are gray, and the décor is minimalist. There is […] The post Sweden Experiments With a Café Run Entirely by AI appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Drivers around Costa Rica’s capital are facing new disruptions this week as the government moves forward with the demolition of toll booth structures along one of our country’s busiest road corridors. The work, which began Monday night, is changing traffic patterns on Route 1, the General Cañas Highway, near Juan Santamaría International Airport. President Rodrigo […] The post What Costa Rica Travelers Should Know About Route 1 Closures Near San José Airport appeared first on The Tico Times |...

Expats and property owners here in Costa Rica who hold a home, vehicle, land or other assets through a sociedad anónima should check their corporate filings before tomorrow’s deadline. April 30 is the annual deadline for inactive legal entities to file the Declaración Informativa de Personas Jurídicas Inactivas, now listed by the Ministry of Hacienda […] The post Costa Rica Property Owners with Inactive Corporations Face Filing Deadline appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Tra...

Costa Rican authorities extradited José Johnny Angulo Fernández to Italy yesterday, making him the first Costa Rican citizen sent to Europe under the country’s new extradition rules. Angulo, also known as “John Cadenas,” is wanted by Italian authorities on drug trafficking charges and for alleged ties to the ’Ndrangheta, the Calabrian mafia group considered one […] The post Costa Rica Extradites Third Citizen Under New Drug Trafficking Law appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | ...

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake shook Costa Rica late Monday night, rattling homes and buildings across the Central Valley and parts of the Pacific region. No major damage or injuries had been reported by early Tuesday morning. The tremor occurred at 9:49 p.m. last night, according to the Red Sismológica Nacional (OVISCORI), which placed the epicenter […] The post Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Rattles Costa Rica’s Central Valley appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

San José will move ahead this year with upgrades to Parque Central, Plaza de las Garantías Sociales and Plaza González Víquez as part of a larger push to recover public spaces in the capital. The projects are at different stages of planning and contracting, with Parque Central already moving through the public procurement system. Mayor […] The post San José Moves Forward With Upgrades to Parque Central and Key Plazas appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Cameras are rolling across Costa Rica on Hope/Esperanza, an indie romantic drama from Oscar-winning producer Mark Johnson, with principal photography set to continue at locations throughout the country until the end of May. The production began shooting on April 13 and will run for five weeks, employing more than 200 Costa Rican cast and crew […] The post Indie Drama “Hope/Esperanza” Filming in Costa Rica Through End of May appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Es...

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) has reduced the planned expansion of Route 27 to roughly half its original scope, with works now focused on the highway’s most congested section between Escazú and Atenas rather than the full corridor to Caldera. MOPT Minister Efraím Zeledón confirmed the revised plan this week, saying initial […] The post Costa Rica Slashes Route 27 Expansion in Half appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

More than 120 human rights organizations issued a travel warning, saying visitors to the 2026 FIFA World Cup could face “serious rights violations” because of the immigration policies of the United States government. The coalition said fans, players, journalists and other travelers attending World Cup matches in the United States risk being affected by what […] The post NGOs Warn World Cup Visitors About Travel to the U.S. appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Est...

Tomás Martín Etcheverry advanced to the round of 16 at the Mutua Madrid Open on Sunday by defeating Croatia’s Dino Prizmic 2-6, 6-4, 6-3. The Argentine No. 29 spent two hours and 10 minutes on the red clay at the Caja Mágica before closing out the three-set victory. He will face the winner of the […] The post Argentina’s Etcheverry Advances to Madrid Masters Round of 16 appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Costa Rica will begin demolishing the old toll booths on the General Cañas Highway next Monday, April 27, with overnight closures expected to affect drivers heading from San José toward Alajuela and Juan Santamaría International Airport. The work will run from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for an estimated five days. During that window, the […] The post Night Closures Set as Costa Rica Begins Demolishing Toll Booths appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Argentina’s Thiago Agustin Tirante defeated 15th-seeded American Tommy Paul 7-5, 6-4 on Friday to advance to the third round of the Mutua Madrid Open. Tirante, ranked 75th, needed one hour and 43 minutes to secure the straight-sets victory at the Caja Mágica. The win marks his best result so far at the Masters 1000 clay-court […] The post Argentine Thiago Tirante Upsets Tommy Paul to Reach Third Round in Madrid appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Environmental groups in Guanacaste are raising pressure against a real estate and tourism project in Playa Panamá, where the planned cutting of hundreds of trees has opened a wider fight over development in the Gulf of Papagayo. The protest was held in Playa Panamá against the Bahía Papagayo project, which environmental groups say would affect […] The post Protests Mount Over Costa Rica’s Papagayo Gulf Development appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.