A report prepared by the Legislative Assembly, cited by media outlet El Observador last week, concluded that rising ...

Nationwide, 500 international tourists reported thefts in 2024, including incidents in Jacó and Puerto Viejo. The U.S. Embassy advises ... Call 911 or 506-2295-3000 to report incidents. The “Costa ...

Living in Costa Rica, you feel how deeply Semana Santa matters ... If you haven’t booked, you might still find last-minute spots in less touristy areas like Alajuela or Puerto Viejo—try calling local ...

The village of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca – which is located on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast near the Panama border – comes alive with reggae music, funky bamboo bars and a wild nightlife.

Risk Level: Exercise a high degree of caution in Costa Rica due to crime ... Manuel Antonio, Puerto Viejo and Cahuita, have a higher risk of theft and break-ins. Rental cars and luxury vehicles ...

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Marine archaeologists have discovered that two shipwrecks in Costa Rica are the remains of Danish slave ships missing for centuries — a finding that restores the ancestral lineage of an entire ...

The best resorts in Costa Rica allow travelers to immerse themselves in the country’s famously laid-back way of life. From zip-lining adventures through the jungle to enjoying delicious locally ...

Rights advocates say Panama and Costa Rica have become holding zones for migrants who are unable to return home or move forward, creating what some call a "black hole" of legal limbo and poor ...