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Costa Rica has 141 snake species, and that biodiversity sometimes shows up in homes and gardens. Vincent shares preventi...
19/12/2025

Costa Rica has 141 snake species, and that biodiversity sometimes shows up in homes and gardens.

Vincent shares prevention steps, from clearing wood and rock piles to sealing trash and fixing standing water; if a snake gets inside, the advice is to call the bomberos.

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https://ticotimes.net/2025/12/19/costa-rica-snake-prevention-tips-for-homes-and-gardens

Living in Costa Rica means sharing space with snakes. Learn simple, practical steps to reduce the chances of snakes entering your home

Biologists at the University of Costa Rica say they identified 16 new leafhopper species after reviewing museum insect c...
19/12/2025

Biologists at the University of Costa Rica say they identified 16 new leafhopper species after reviewing museum insect collections that had sat for more than 30 years.

The team also reported nine species newly recorded in Costa Rica, bringing the known Scaphytopius total to 29. The research drew on specimens from UCR’s insect museum and U.S. collections, with finds tied to places like La Selva, the Osa Peninsula, and Talamanca.

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Biologists in Costa Rica discover 16 new leafhopper species from forgotten museum samples, boosting known biodiversity to 29.

A new Dollar Flight Club forecast says Costa Rica is expected to be among the cheapest international flight destinations...
18/12/2025

A new Dollar Flight Club forecast says Costa Rica is expected to be among the cheapest international flight destinations from the U.S. in 2026.

The report ranks San José at No. 11 and Liberia at No. 12 on its top-15 list, with average round-trip fares around $239 from major U.S. cities.

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Cheap flights to Costa Rica stand out in Dollar Flight Club's 2026 forecast with average $239 round-trip fares from the US.

Costa Rica’s OIJ says it has identified Bryan López Villalobos, known as “Vampi,” as the remaining fugitive suspect in t...
17/12/2025

Costa Rica’s OIJ says it has identified Bryan López Villalobos, known as “Vampi,” as the remaining fugitive suspect in the September killings of a German man and his Austrian wife near Quepos.

Investigators released his photo and asked the public to share any information about his whereabouts. Three other suspects were arrested in October and remain in preventive detention as prosecutors prepare charges.

Judicial police in Costa Rica have named Bryan López Villalobos, alias 'Vampi,' as the final suspect in the murder of a German-Austrian couple

Costa Rica’s Congress voted yesterday to keep President Rodrigo Chaves’ immunity after the Supreme Electoral Tribunal as...
17/12/2025

Costa Rica’s Congress voted yesterday to keep President Rodrigo Chaves’ immunity after the Supreme Electoral Tribunal asked lawmakers to lift it for an electoral probe.

The motion fell short of the 38 votes needed, with a 35–21 tally. It was the second unsuccessful attempt this year to remove his immunity ahead of the February 2026 elections.

Costa Rica's Congress voted down a request to lift President Rodrigo Chaves's immunity in an electoral interference case.

Picnic Festival organizers unveiled the 2026 lineup for two Saturdays of music at Centro de Eventos Pedregal on March 14...
17/12/2025

Picnic Festival organizers unveiled the 2026 lineup for two Saturdays of music at Centro de Eventos Pedregal on March 14 and 21.

Headliners include Christina Aguilera, Maná, and Christian Nodal, alongside a mix of international and Costa Rican acts across four stages.

Ticket presales started today for American Express and BAC cardholders, with general sales opening December 20. Read the full story:

Picnic Festival 2026 brings Christina Aguilera, Maná and Christian Nodal to Costa Rica. The full lineup, ticket details and venue info.

Costa Rica’s lawmakers are set to vote on whether to lift President Rodrigo Chaves’ immunity, which could open the door ...
16/12/2025

Costa Rica’s lawmakers are set to vote on whether to lift President Rodrigo Chaves’ immunity, which could open the door to an investigation over claims he used his office to influence the 2026 elections.

The Supreme Electoral Tribunal requested the move, and the Assembly needs 38 of 57 votes to approve it. Chaves denies wrongdoing and said he would skip the session. Read the full story:

Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves confronts a congressional vote on his immunity today, facing allegations of election interference

U.S. officials are moving to require some visitors to submit five years of social media activity as part of travel autho...
15/12/2025

U.S. officials are moving to require some visitors to submit five years of social media activity as part of travel authorization applications.

Costa Rica is not in the Visa Waiver Program, but Costa Ricans already list social media handles on U.S. visa forms, and newer rules expand how profiles may be reviewed for certain student and work visas

The U.S. proposes mandatory 5-year social media checks for some tourists, intensifying scrutiny that already impacts Costa Rican visa applicants.

What is it really like to arrive in Costa Rica on a midnight flight instead of a sunny afternoon landing? Don Mateo desc...
13/12/2025

What is it really like to arrive in Costa Rica on a midnight flight instead of a sunny afternoon landing? Don Mateo describes gliding through an almost-empty Juan Santamaría Airport, then crossing San José as the city’s “true face” emerges between bar closing time and dawn. Read Don Mateo's story:

https://ticotimes.net/2025/12/12/coming-home-to-costa-rica-on-a-midnight-flight

A late-night arrival at Juan Santamaría turns into a five-hour, budget-friendly journey across Costa Rica, from San José’s nighttime underbelly to barrio school parties and Festival de la Luz Christmas magic.

A new global report ranks Costa Rica as having the world’s second-worst traffic, just behind Nigeria, based on commute t...
13/12/2025

A new global report ranks Costa Rica as having the world’s second-worst traffic, just behind Nigeria, based on commute times, congestion and emissions. San José also appears near the top of the city rankings, with many drivers facing hour-long trips for short distances.

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https://ticotimes.net/2025/12/12/costa-rica-has-the-worlds-second-worst-traffic

Costa Rica ranks second for worst traffic congestion in the world according to Numbeo’s report, with San José facing extreme delays and inefficiency

Costa Rica and El Salvador have signed the Coatepeque Declaration, creating the new Escudo de las Américas alliance to t...
12/12/2025

Costa Rica and El Salvador have signed the Coatepeque Declaration, creating the new Escudo de las Américas alliance to take on organized crime. The pact includes intelligence sharing, joint operations, and closer economic coordination, and both governments are inviting other Central American countries to join. Full report:

https://ticotimes.net/2025/12/12/costa-rica-joins-el-salvador-in-new-security-pact-against-organized-crime

Presidents Nayib Bukele and Rodrigo Chaves signed the Coatepeque Declaration, creating the Escudo de las Américas alliance

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