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An Expat’s Take: 5 Burning Questions About Life in Costa Rica Right Now
Have you been keeping up with the various events taking place in Costa Rica? There is always something interesting going down, and here are five questions related to some of Ticolandia’s biggest stories this week: 1) Will it ever stop raining?...

110 Entrepreneurs Await You at Expo Pyme Costa Rica 2025
The 110 entrepreneurs who will participate this weekend at Expo Pyme CR 2025 are already finalizing the final details to welcome approximately 7,000 people to the Old Customs House. This is the fourth edition of this initiative, which will host...

First Phase of the Panama Railway Project will Improve Capital Access
During a meeting held Sunday in Seville, Spanish President Pedro Sánchez pictured below on the right, expressed to Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino, sitting on the left, the interest of Spanish companies in participating in key infrastructure...

Costa Rica Jade Museum to Hold Holiday Workshops
The National Insurance Institute’s (INS) Jade and Pre-Columbian Culture Museum invites the little ones to free workshops held during the mid-year holiday. Important Information: Registration begins today, June 25th, at 9:30 am by calling...

Where to watch Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia: Gold Cup quarterfinals free live stream
Saudi Arabia made it to the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals despite winning one of three games in the group stage. Mexico will host Saudi Arabia in Saturday’s match for a spot in the semifinals against the winner of Panama vs. Honduras. The...
Fest Anča’s Winning Films – Our Bodies in a Collapsing World
The 18th Fest Anča International Animation Festival has announced its award-winning films and directors. The Anča Award for Best Animated Short went to I Died in Irpin, while the Best Slovak Animated Short was awarded to Overture. These winning...

A Stern Gold Cup Test Ahead For The U.S. Men Against Costa Rica's Keylor Navas
MINNEAPOLIS — Now the real test begins for this version of the U.S. men’s national team. It’s already been an interesting summer for the Americans, who are missing more than a dozen regulars — including stars like Christian Pulisic and Antonee...

USMNT vs. Costa Rica live stream, where to watch: Concacaf Gold Cup prediction, odds, lineups, pick
After a strong showing in the group stage of the Concacaf Gold Cup, the knockout stages are here for Mauricio Pochettino and the U.S. men's national team as they look to regain the title from Mexico. They'll be facing a familiar opponent in Costa...

USA vs Costa Rica Predictions, Picks & Odds for Sunday's Gold Cup Quarterfinal Match
Photo By - Imagn Images. United States of America forward Patrick Agyemang (24) controls the ball during the first half. The United States seek to reach the Gold Cup semi-finals for the 13th time in 14 appearances when they face Costa Rica from US...

Costa Rica Green Hotels Lead Global Sustainable Tourism
Costa Rica’s reputation as a leader in sustainable tourism grows stronger every year, with our green hotels setting a high bar for eco-conscious hospitality worldwide. With over a quarter of our country protected and alot of our energy coming from...

Canada scores 4 late goals to defeat Costa Rica 4-1 in women's soccer friendly in Toronto
A poor start turned into a happy ending Friday as late goals by Shelina Zadorsky, Holly Ward, Zara Chavoshi and Emma Regan lifted Canada to a 4-1 comeback win over a resolute Costa Rica in an international women's friendly Friday in Toronto. The...

Highlights and goals: CANWNT 4-1 Costa Rica in Women’s Friendly
Match end The match between Canada and Costa Rica ended with a resounding 4-1 victory for the Canadians and they will have an upcoming friendly match against the United States. Costa Rica, on paper, had a very good first half but could not control...

Costa Rica Maintains Economic Stability Amid Global Tensions
Costa Rica is holding steady economically despite global tensions sparked by conflicts involving Israel, the United States, and Iran, according to Federico Quesada Chaves, director of the School of Management Sciences at Universidad Estatal a...

The thrillseekers who pay to be faux-kidnapped on holiday
The chief executive knew something was wrong when a group of people rushed into his office in San Francisco, blindfolded him and bundled him out into a car and then onto a plane. He had no idea what he would encounter on landing: still wearing the...
UN OCEAN CONFERENCE 2025: Ocean Protection More Urgent Than Ever
By Janet Ekstract, NEW YORK- The third UN Ocean Conference met in Nice, France from June 9-13 with 15,000 people participating, including those from civil society and business that was co-hosted by the French and Costa Rican governments. There...

Intelligence officials from Costa Rica trained in Taiwan
The Costa Rican presidential office has confirmed that five intelligence officials were sent to Taiwan last month for intelligence training, a Costa Rican newspaper reported on Wednesday. It was the first official intelligence exchange between the...

Canada mounts late comeback to beat Costa Rica 4-1 in women’s soccer friendly
Open this photo in gallery:A crowd of 10,105 cheered Canada on at BMO Field in the third 'Pride Celebration' match in as many years for the Canadian women.Chris Young/The Canadian Press A poor start turned into a happy ending Friday as late goals...

The Spanish Cultural Center Inaugurated The Virtual Museum Of Spanish Emigration In Costa Rica At The National Theater
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) On the evening of Tuesday, June 17, the Spanish Cultural Center in Costa Rica successfully inaugurated the Virtual Museum of Spanish Emigration in Costa Rica at the National Theater. With a packed house, we were attended...

USA vs. Costa Rica starting lineups, team news: Gold Cup knockouts begin
The United States have a difficult road ahead if they wish to reach deep into the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, with Group A runners-up Costa Rica first on the slate. To lift the trophy this summer, the USMNT will likely have to beat the three best...

Canada scores four late goals to defeat Costa Rica in women's soccer friendly
TORONTO - Late goals by Shelina Zadorsky, Holly Ward, Zara Chavoshi and Emma Regan helped Canada to a 4-1 comeback win over a resolute Costa Rica in an international women's friendly Friday. The goals came in the 70th, 74th, 82nd and 86th minute...