Costa Rica News News Costa Rica » People: Friend Bails on Bride's Destination Wedding After Finding Out It's Part of a Community Service Retreat
A friend was invited to a bride's destination wedding in Costa Rica, but bowed out early after finding out it was part of a community service retreat. 'She hyped it up as a tropical vacation with my ...
News Costa Rica » People: Young people are traveling the world for free — and they’re risking everything to do it
Travel volunteering has long been a pillar of the backpacking community. However, while some opportunities lead to careers and life-long passions, others end in disaster.
News Costa Rica » People: Costa Rican rescue teams find one survivor after plane crash leaves 5 people dead
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — The sole survivor of a plane crash near Costa Rica’s capital, in which five other people died, is in serious condition in a hospital, the local Red Cross said on Tuesday.
News Costa Rica » People: Costa Rica, Central America – Pura Vida!
Joseph travels to Costa Rica to find the true meaning the people’s “Pura Vida” lifestyle. Joseph travels to lush Costa Rica to admire its beauty and find the true meaning of “Pura Vida.” Along the way ...
News Costa Rica » People: Costa Rica's president limits abortion to life-threatening cases
Costa Rica’s President Rodrigo Chaves has further restricted access to abortion, limiting it to situations when the mother’s life is in danger ...
News Costa Rica » People: Brett Gardner’s Son Miller's Death Still Under Investigation as Possible Homicide: Report
The investigation is now being handled by a local Costa Rican prosecutor's office, according to a new ESPN report The death of former MLB star Brett Gardner’s teenage son Miller Gardner is still under ...
News Costa Rica » People: A Cheapskate’s Guide to Costa Rica
How dupe destinations, off-season timing and ground travel save money in the popular and increasingly expensive Central American country.
News Costa Rica » People: I’m 52 and want to retire in Costa Rica — but will it mess with my Social Security or complicate taxes? What do consider before retiring abroad
Ultimately, the decision to move abroad in retirement may be one of the biggest decisions of Neil’s life. Before he makes his decision, he should spend some time doing research on Costa Rica to learn ...
News Costa Rica » People: Mom Faces Limb Amputations After Tummy Tuck Leads to Septic Shock, Heart Failure: ‘I Should Have Died’
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a voluntary recall of several cheeses from Twin Sisters Creamery in Washington following an E. coli outbreak linked to the products. The ...
News Costa Rica » People: How to Stay Connected in Costa Rica: eSIM, SIM, and WiFi Options Explained
There are few things more panic inducing than landing in Costa Rica and realizing you can’t load Google Maps or message your Airbnb host. That vacation vibe and “pura vida” feeling can turn into ...
News Costa Rica » People: Costa Rican bigwig tours El Salvador’s ‘mega prison’ for solution to out-of-control migrant gang war
Costa Rica’s top law enforcement official toured El Salvador’s notorious “mega prison” in a desperate search for answers to the bloody migrant gang war that has seen murder rates spike in his country.
News Costa Rica » People: Survivors of deadly Costa Rica rafting accident and families warn of lax regulations
Friends who survived a Costa Rican rafting accident want stronger regulations. Ten men who survived a Costa Rican rafting accident that killed four close friends are often overwhelmed by grief, and ...