Costa Rica’s Housing Crisis Persists Amid High Rents and Subsidy Cuts

In Costa Rica, the dream of owning a home remains out of reach for many, as high rental costs and budget cuts to housing subsidies deepen our country’s housing crisis. The Ombudsman’s Office reports that families in poverty face significant barriers to …

Costa Rica Expat Tells Tale of a Rogue Traveling Preacher

One of the first places I lived in Costa Rica was a small town in the Southern Zone. My son had been born just a month earlier in San José, and his mother and I had already grown tired of city life. Although we had steady work—I taught English and she …

Cat-ch me if you can: Prison guards nab drug mule kitty in Costa Rica

SAN JOSÉ (Costa Rica), May 21 — Guards in Costa Rica have intercepted an unusual prison drug delivery, catching a cat as it jumped over the periphery fence at night with marijuana and crack taped to its body. The black-and-white feline, carrying over 230 …

Be Alert: Cinde’s Name is Being Used in Costa Rica to Offer Fake Investments on Social Media

The Costa Rican Coalition of Development Initiatives (Cinde) sent a public alert about the unauthorized use of its name and institutional image in digital advertisements circulating on social media. According to the company, these advertisements could be …

Louis Tomlinson’s sister breaks silence on his romance with Zara McDermott as he’s spotted with her in Costa Rica

LOUIS Tomlinson's sister Lottie has given her verdict on his blossoming romance with Zara McDermott. Lottie, 26, has broken her silence after her One Direction star brother was spotted with Zara on holiday in Costa Rica. 6 Lottie Tomlinson has been …

Costa Rica prison guards catch drug-smuggling purr-petrator

Guards in Costa Rica have intercepted an unusual prison drug delivery, catching a cat as it jumped over the periphery fence at night with marijuana and crack taped to its body. The black-and-white feline, carrying over 230 grams of marijuana and 67 grams …

Costa Rica’s Tourism Struggles Despite April Rebound

Costa Rica’s tourism industry is sounding the alarm as visitor numbers keep sliding, even with a small uptick in April. The Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) reported 231,678 travelers arrived by air in April 2025, a 4.6% jump from last year’s 221,573. …

A grab from video footage released by Costa Rica's justice ministry shows prison guards removing drugs taped to a cat

Costa Rica in the Forum “The Best Start for Life”

During the World Breastfeeding Week, and in line with the government’s motto, “ Closing the gap: supporting breastfeeding in all situations “, the Costa Rican government had the opportunity to officially present the guidelines for measures for managing …

S Club 7 star Hannah Spearritt gives a glimpse at her new life in Costa Rica living as a 'prepper and survivalist' with ...

S Club 7 star Hannah Spearritt has given a glimpse at her new life in Costa Rica living as a 'prepper and survivalist'. The former S Club singer, 44, quit the UK with her two daughters Taya, five, and Tora, four, back in January, with the family …