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

A millennial feminist’s journey from corporate America to a remote Costa Rican jungle, trading a Volvo for love and an ...

French actress Bérénice Béjo delivers a stirring performance in “Mexico 86” as a Guatemalan mother‑activist fighting for democracy and exile against a brutal 1980s military dictatorship.

I didn’t move to Costa Rica for its beaches or rainforests. I moved for a man—Daniel, my high school sweetheart. It sounds like a ...

A tragic Panama boat accident that claimed two lives and left one person missing during a Holy Week excursion.

San José has 5,000+ robberies yearly, targeting phones, tourists, and commuters, per OIJ. Learn about trends and safety tips ...

U.S. Embassy warns of carbon monoxide risks in Costa Rica after a 2025 hotel death in Manuel Antonio. Learn OIJ findings and ...

Costa Rica faces a UN lawsuit for detaining 81 migrant children deported from the U.S. in 2025, violating rights, per OIJ and ...

An armed U.S. citizen attempted to hijack a Tropic Air Cessna en route to San Pedro but was shot by a passenger; Belize ...

Costa Rica’s new online driver’s license renewal service, launching October 2025, will streamline processes for expats and tourists.

Panama clinched the top spot in International Living’s 2025 Global Retirement Index with its affordable living, modern ...

Costa Rica’s tourism crisis deepens as visitors drop, threatening jobs and paradise’s charm. Learn why and how to help ...