The Tico Times

The Tico Times is an online news outlet that provides content in English and is located in San José, Costa Rica. Established in 1956 by Elisabeth Dyer along with a group of students from Lincoln School, it delivers a distinct viewpoint on news both in Costa Rica and globally. For over fifty years, The Tico Times has been recognized as the primary source for English-language news in the area, initially as a weekly printed newspaper and now exclusively online.

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St. Regis Papagayo: Marriott’s Luxury Resort to Open in Costa Rica in 2027

1 month ago | ticotimes.net

Marriott’s St. Regis Papagayo, a luxury resort, opens in Costa Rica’s Gulf of Papagayo in 2027, offering 120 rooms, 143 residences, six dining venues, and exclusive amenities.
Tennis World No. 1 Sinner Calls Doping Ban "Unfair" Ahead of Rome Return

2 months ago | ticotimes.net

Jannik Sinner calls his doping ban unfair as he prepares for a comeback at the Rome Open and aims for a strong French Open.
Costa Rica Retreat Under Scrutiny After Tragic Fatal Heart Attack

2 months ago | ticotimes.net | Ileana Fernandez

Costa Rican authorities completed their investigation into the death of U.S. tourist Lauren Levis, who died in a hotel in August 2024 while using iboga, a potent naturally occurring drug that can cause heart attacks. After almost eight months of investigations, on March 13, the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) of Nicoya sent a report on the case to the local Prosecutor’s Office. Lauren Levis arrived in Costa Rica on Friday, August 2, 2024, as confirmed by the records.
Costa Rica's Poás Volcano Activity Surges, Alert Raised

Mar 15, 2025 | ticotimes.net | Ileana Fernandez

Poás Volcano in Costa Rica is undergoing intense and unprecedented activity, marked by persistent tremors, high gas emissions, and structural deformation, according to the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory (OVSICORI). Experts say this behavior is unlike anything seen in recent records. “We can’t predict exactly what will happen because this is a new situation for Poás. We lack data from past events for comparison,” said OVSICORI volcanologist Geoffroy Avard.
Costa Rica Benefits as Airbnb Delivers $5M+ in Tax Contributions

Mar 12, 2025 | ticotimes.net | Ileana Fernandez

The Airbnb platform delivered a new update on the tax contributions it has made in Costa Rica, which amount to more than $5 million as of December 2024. This has been carried out since the platform registered with the Ministry of Finance as a cross-border service provider in June 2023. In fact, Airbnb became the first foreign platform offering accommodations to register with the Ministry of Finance for Value Added Tax (VAT) purposes as a cross-border digital service provider.
IACHR Warned of Rising Femicides and Judicial Stagnation in Costa Rica

Mar 7, 2025 | ticotimes.net | Ileana Fernandez

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) assessed human rights conditions in Costa Rica through a public hearing, where several organizations shared their perspectives and concerns. The event, conducted in a regional context marked by the weakening of the rule of law and democratic institutions, highlighted the challenges facing the country.
Crypto Theft Hits $2.2 Billion as Hackers Target Digital Wallets

Mar 2, 2025 | ticotimes.net

Crypto theft remains rampant, with billions lost to hackers. Learn about the trends and major incidents impacting digital currencies.
Costa Rica's Role as Bridge Country for US Deportations Begins with First Repatriations

Mar 1, 2025 | ticotimes.net | Ileana Fernandez

The General Directorate of Migration (DGME) confirmed the departure of the first group of migrants deported by the United States, who were temporarily hosted in Costa Rica for repatriation. This first group included an Armenian mother and her two young daughters. They arrived on February 20 and stayed at the Center for Temporary Attention of Migrants (CATEM) in the Southern Zone before being transferred to Juan Santamaría International Airport, where they began their journey home.
Endangered Jabiru Birds in Costa Rica Face Habitat Loss and Climate Threats

Feb 25, 2025 | ticotimes.net | Ileana Fernandez

The jabiru belongs to the family Ciconiidae. It is the largest bird found in Costa Rica and one of the most endangered species in the country, which is why the State Distance Learning University (UNED) has been leading a strategy to promote its conservation. Like many other species, the jabiru has been a victim of habitat destruction, wetland drainage, and agricultural and urban expansion.
Costa Rican Indigenous Community Mourns Death After Medical Neglect

Feb 25, 2025 | ticotimes.net | Ileana Fernandez

The Indigenous populations of Costa Rica have suffered from the neglect of the government and its institutions. In this case, unfortunately, a 29-year-old woman died after being bitten by a snake in the Indigenous village of Alto Blei in Telire, Talamanca, in Limón. On Sunday, at around 1 p.m., the 29-year-old woman was bitten by a velvet snake. She was working on a farm with her husband far from home when the incident happened.