Tamales are serious business come Christmas in Costa Rica. Unwrapping the steamed banana-leaf covering of a Costa Rican-style tamal is like opening a present. But considering the estimated 196 million ...

Doña Flor Arguedas has been making tamales since she was 22. That was the year she got married. Her new mother-in-law told her, “Get ready. We are making tamales for Christmas.” While this is a ...

If you’re dreaming of a holiday season filled with sunshine, beaches, and vibrant celebrations, Christmas in Costa Rica is something you’ve got to experience. The festive season here blends ...

Are you torn between choosing Costa Rica vs Guatemala for your next vacation destination? Trust me, you’re not alone. Both of these Central American gems have so much to offer, and it’s no wonder they ...

Hot Bunns reps Costa Rica with piquant pork and pura vida | Review Friendly food truck’s name belies the Central American specialties it’s slingin’ ...

A former security minister and ex-judge from Costa Rica was charged in the U.S. with conspiracy to import cocaine after being detained by the Central American nation's judicial police in late June ...

Since 2010, Costa Rica has enjoyed strong and stable economic growth - 3.8% in 2017. Exports of bananas, coffee, sugar, and beef are the backbone of its commodity exports.

Costa Rica’s inaugural Media Market and its Film Festival, now on its 13th edition, result in promising partnerships, signal a united continent.

News about Costa Rica, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

A legal challenge filed Thursday aims to encourage Central American countries to push back against the Trump administration’s immigration policies.

Costa Rica may officially be a Catholic country, but its people absolutely know how to party. Here, the top five Costa Rican festivals to attend this year.