A congressional committee in Costa Rica is reviewing a request to lift President Rodrigo Chaves' immunity, putting the ...

Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves has defended himself before lawmakers considering a petition to lift his immunity for ...

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The conservative president faced a legislative panel weighing whether he should retain his immunity from prosecution.

If you bet your Costa Rica vacation on seeing this iconic animal, you'll likely come home disappointed. Still, here are some ...

Costa Rica will begin construction this year on a new maximum-security prison inspired by the El Salvador mega-prison at the ...

Safety In San José It is worth noting that San José is not as safe as most other destinations in Costa Rica. Exercise caution when walking around at all times, and take taxis at night. Also avoid ...

When you think of Costa Rica, you probably don't think of burgers and french fries. However, the country's history with fast ...

San José is actually a rather young city by colonial standards, having been founded in 1736 by the Spanish council of Cabildo de Léon and didn’t even have a formal government until 1812, so ...

In Monteverde's misty cloud forest, a restaurant suspended in the canopy is offering one of Costa Rica's most immersive ...