On Feb. 26, he was deported to Costa Rica with his wife and young son ... They traveled to Mexico in May 2024, found a cheap place to rent near the border with California and waited nearly ...

Anyone who has lived here more than a few months is well aware of the myriad problems present in 21st century Costa Rica: Violent crime (our murder rate per capita is not far behind that of Chicago); ...

Costa Rica has long been a beacon of democracy in Latin America, with a proud history of protecting press freedom. But the 2025 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) paints a ...

“Two people were shot near us as we were running from our home,” Lillian recalls. She and her family crossed the border into Costa Rica on foot, uncertain of what they would find there. Costa Rica — a ...

GENEVA – As humanitarian needs reach critical levels in Costa Rica, due to continuing displacement from Nicaragua, a 41 per cent funding cut is seriously impacting the ability of UNHCR, the UN Refugee ...

The best Airbnbs in Costa Rica provide a range of unforgettable, nature-immersive experiences, catering to families, couples and travel groups seeking a more personal escape. The country’s ...

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves took another step in his shift toward a tough-on-crime stance, announcing plans to build a new prison in the Central American ...

Courtesy of Marriott Group Pearched on a cliff overlooking the glistening Gulf of Papagayo on Costa Rica’s north Pacific coast sits the new Nekajui (pronounced NEK-ah-wee), a Ritz-Carlton ...

Since 2010, Costa Rica has enjoyed strong and stable economic growth - 3.8% in 2017. Exports of bananas, coffee, sugar, and beef are the backbone of its commodity exports. Various industrial and ...

Americans thinking about moving abroad are likely to spend less on healthcare no matter where they go. Here are the seven best countries for cheap healthcare.

The wrecks had long been known to sit in shallow waters off Cahuita National Park, on Costa Rica’s southern Caribbean coast, according to the National Museum of Denmark. However, for years ...