Despite record cocaine seizures in production and transit countries, huge quantities of the drug arrived in consumer markets ...

While much of tourism in Costa Rica may be centered on stunning beaches or rainforest fauna, in this charming town the draw ...

Marine archaeologists have discovered that two shipwrecks in Costa Rica are the remains of Danish slave ships missing for ...

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 nation ...

“Mobile payment apps and digital wallets can be a convenient and generally secure way to pay while abroad, especially in ...

A NASA plane came to Panama to acquire aerial images to inform scientists about the diversity of tropical ecosystems. At the ...

It’s rich Pre-Colombian history, the Mayan empire, Christopher Colombus landing at Trujillo in 1502 on his fourth voyage to ...

Partly cloudy with a high of 96 °F (35.6 °C). Winds from ENE to NE at 7 to 8 mph (11.3 to 12.9 kph). Night - Partly cloudy. Winds variable at 5 to 7 mph (8 to 11.3 kph). The overnight low will be 71 ...

Costa Rica has become Bündchen's second home since her relationship with jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente began. The two now share a son, River, and Valente trains clients (and celebs ...

Data from the AVIRIS-3 sensor was recently used to create detailed fire maps in minutes, enabling firefighters in ... during a February campaign covering parts of Panama and Costa Rica, and they have ...

April 23 (Reuters) - Costa Rica granted 85 migrants, who were deported in February by the Trump administration, a special status that will allow them to freely move within the country, the country ...

At 2.14 pm local time on Monday, the Poás Volcano in Costa Rica burst its lid and spewed a volcanic ash stream over 2000 metres into the air. Local health officials have issued strong warnings to ...