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When I was growing up, faroles – the handmade lanterns meant to symbolize the 19th-century journey that brought the message of Central American independence to Costa Rica – were simple constructions, made of paper – like a red, white and black accordion with a candle inside. We typically made them in […]

We all have those days when little aches and pains flare up beyond the comfort zone.  If you’re tired of taking expensive pills and rubbing on synthetic creams, here are some plant remedies for dealing with pain.  They’re effective, and you can grow them at home in your Costa Rican […]

Costa Rica is full of adorable, cuddly and fascinating creatures, and it also has its fair share of animals that could kill you. Though animal-related deaths are extremely rare, it’s good to have an idea of what animals can cause you some serious harm. (Via Flickr) Spiders Costa Rica is […]

Costa Rica defeated an already eliminated Paraguay 2-1 on Tuesday in their final Group D match of the 2024 Copa América, but it wasn’t enough to secure a spot in the tournament’s quarterfinals. The Ticos struck early, with Francisco Calvo scoring in the 2nd minute and Josimar Alcócer adding another […]

Costa Rica along with support from the United States, seized more than 1.3 tons of cocaine transported on a speedboat intercepted in the waters of the Pacific Ocean and detained three Costa Ricans and one Nicaraguan on board, the Ministry of Security reported. “As part of joint patrols with the […]

Today the United States celebrates Memorial Day, commemorating the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. military. Initially known as Decoration Day, the memorial of fallen soldiers was first recognized in 1865. Today, U.S. citizens traditionally visit monuments and military cemeteries to place a U.S. flag […]

The Public Prosecutor’s Office has initiated a new criminal investigation involving President Rodrigo Chaves. The offense in question relates to a form of corruption defined in the Costa Rican Penal Code, which occurs when a third party gives, offers, or promises a bribe or undue advantage to a state official. […]

As the Tico Times celebrate another birthday we thought we would do a repost from 2016. The Tico Times Of all the stories The Tico Times has reported in its six decades of publication, one of the most remarkable is the story of the paper itself. Its 60th birthday provides a […]

Take a hard green plantain (plátano), cut it crosswise into rounds, fry them in oil, mash them flat, and fry them in oil again. If this doesn’t sound all that appetizing, you may not realize this is how you make patacones, a common and scrumptious treat in Costa Rica. As […]

Happy Easter from Costa Rica! Pictured above are the Ruins of Ujarrás. Located in a small town in the Cachí District of Paraíso canton in Cartago, the church is among Costa Rica’s oldest buildings. It’s a popular tourist spot, surrounded by beautiful gardens that are perfect for a picnic or for […]