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Seven-time CONCACAF Gold Cup winners Mexico were expected to meet their longtime rivals Costa Rica in the 2019 tournament’s semifinals. But when Los Ticos were stunned by Haiti in their final group stage match, as MLS Soccer reported, suddenly the schedule was accelerated and now the two countries will square off in a quarterfinal match. […]

Kim Kardashian just returned from her trip to Costa Rica with a new glow, and she was eager to show it off around Los Angeles when she stepped out on Sunday. The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star was spotted in town with her adorable 3-year-old son, Saint West, but she definitely covered up a […]

Whether or not to vaccinate has been hotly debated recently, as a spate of measles outbreaks has been linked to unvaccinated children. Now, after being measles-free for five years, Costa Rica has encountered its first case of the measles since 2014. This new case occurred in a five-year-old boy, who has been confirmed as unvaccinated […]

Margot Robbie is someone who turns heads no matter where she goes, but she really had people doing a double-take when she flaunted her sexy curves while on vacation in Costa Rica with her husband, Tom Ackerley. The Daily Mail has some exclusive photos of the I, Tonya actress showing off her gorgeous body in […]

Brazil talisman Neymar will start on Friday in a crucial Group E 2018 FIFA World Cup match against Costa Rica, ESPN reports. The 26-year-old Paris Saint-Germain star admits that he won’t be at 100 percent as Brazil attempts to snap a three-match World Cup winless streak and climb to the top of their group in […]

Some might say that even Lady Gaga’s pictures are entertaining as she lives life to the fullest and often pushes woes and fears aside to get the job done. While she’s done this for her performances, like jumping off the stage at last year’s Super Bowl, Lady Gaga seems to like that adrenalin rush because […]

According to CNN, a small plane crashed in Costa Rica on Sunday, leaving 10 United States citizens and 2 local crew members dead. The single-engine plane crashed in Nandayure, located in the Costa Rican providence of Guanacaste. Several sources, including CNN and ABC, claim that an American family from New York was on board, including […]

Authorities in Costa Rica arrested a man who allegedly threatened to bomb Ariana Grande’s concert in the city of Alajuela last weekend, but they later released him pending an investigation. The Associated Press reported that on Tuesday prosecutors said the suspect, identified as a 22-year-old Colombian with the family names Caicedo Lopez, was taken into […]

Millions of fans who watched Sunday night’s episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians were surprised to see Khloe holding in her hand what appeared to be a marijuana joint. According to TMZ, sources said the “suspicious-looking” cigarette that Khloe held in her hand on the Sunday, May 14 episode of KUWTK was, in fact, […]

Kourtney Kardashian plans to get revenge on Scott Disick after he secretly brought a girl to the family vacation in Costa Rica. Kourtney was so hurt by the revelation that Disick had secretly invited a fling to their family holiday that she vowed she would get her revenge by “f*****g” other guys when she gets […]

Kim Kardashian displayed her famous backside for all to see in recent photos of a mini-holiday trip to Costa Rica. Kim, who took a break with her family members, excluding hubby Kanye West, appeared in a number of exclusive pictures whilst enjoying the sun in the Central American nation. She turned it on with a […]

Kourtney Kardashian is replaced by a number of models after reportedly rejecting Scott Disick’s marriage proposal. The reality star has been trying to win back Kourtney after trying to become better. The two have three children together, but their nine-year relationship ended after photos of Scott busted him with another woman. Kourtney has shown that […]

Scott Disick reportedly invited a girl to stay with him at a hotel in Costa Rica during the Kardashian-Jenner getaway. Bella Banos claims she is the girl in question, telling In Touch magazine on Wednesday that Scott Disick is in love with her. Hmm, it looks like someone wants to challenge one of the Kardashian’s […]

Kim Kardashian was recently spotted flaunting her sexy curves while clad in a sheer top as she headed out for dinner in Costa Rica with sister Kourtney Kardashian. The two Kardashian sisters stepped out in style and looking very fashionable as usual though Kim made things extra spicy thanks to her sheer top. A photo […]

Khloe Kardashian was once again not afraid of showing off her chest for her fans and the cameras alike, this time showing off her chest at an airport before departing for a family vacation in Costa Rica. The 32-year-old reality TV star flaunted her chest when she wore a tight fitting black plunging tank top […]

Maybe wearing a bra is not a requirement to attend a family dinner in the Kardashian clan. This seemed to be the message Kim Kardashian was conveying when she walked to a restaurant for a family dinner without a bra. This was while on vacation with her family in Costa Rica. But it would be […]

Kourtney Kardashian in Daisy Dukes is too much to bear. The eldest daughter of the Keeping Up with the Kardashians family reminded the world that — like wine — sexy gets better with age. News about Kourtney’s short shorts is blowing up her Instagram and Snapchat. Kourtney Kardashian and her family are on vacay in […]

Kim Kardashian has recently been spotted wearing the hardest working top in the world as she revealed what her ample cleavage and toned stomach look like while she was on vacation. The reality TV star’s breasts had a hard time staying inside her miniature white-cropped tank top as she joined her family for a vacation […]

A crocodile attack in Costa Rica has left an American surfer injured in the country, NY Daily News reports. The incident reportedly happened at a popular beach resort in Costa Rica on Friday. The man, whose identity was not revealed by authorities, was initially believed to be a resident of Arizona. Later, it was announced […]

Cole Weber decided it was a good idea to put his GoPro in a tree to get some candid footage of some white faced Capuchin monkeys, never imagining that one of them would steal it. In fact, not only did it steal the camera, but took some fun monkey selfies along the way. It happened […]

Hundreds of local residents reported at hospitals with skin and respiratory problems after central Costa Rica’s Turrialba Volcano near Cartago, in the Cartago Province of the country, began spewing columns of toxic ash and smoke high into the sky earlier this week. Turrialba, a stratovolcano, located only about 37 kilometers from the country’s capital city […]

Costa Rica has long been hailed as a tropical playground; a cruise ship destination, a haven where travelers can enjoy a sprawling beach, a place where you can enjoy a banana leaf-wrapped rice and bean tamale. But Costa Rica is also Dog Heaven. Actually, the sprawling sanctuary’s official name is Territorio de Zaguates, meaning, “the […]

When Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger waited until the 86th minute before introducing Joel Campbell at 2-3 down at home against Olympiakos in the Champions League in September, one could have been forgiven for assuming that the Costa Rica international had no future at the Emirates Stadium. After all, Campbell was the only forward player whom […]

Central American authorities reached a deal to allow stranded Cuban migrants to reach U.S. shores. Thousands of Cuban migrants remained stuck in Costa Rica after Nicaragua closed its border. Central American nations agreed on a deal to let the first of thousands of stranded Cuban migrants continue their journey north toward the United States next […]

Costa Rica unveiled a new campaign to fight against sex tourism this week, a website titled “Unforgettable Costa Rica” which promises a truly unforgettable experience for anyone seeking to have sex with minors while in Costa Rica. The website, a collaboration between the Costa Rican Tourism Ministry and the PANIAMOR Foundation, has been seeded throughout […]

Thousands of residents in multiple towns and cities in Costa Rica witnessed a mysterious cloud formation on Tuesday, September 15, the country’s Independence Day. The spectacle attracted large crowds in the capital city, San Jose, bringing sections of the city almost to a standstill as astonished residents stood in the streets looking up in the […]

Thousands of sea turtles looking to lay their eggs came ashore in Costa Rica. Their efforts were severely hampered by tourists trying to get photos of the event. Crowds swarmed the Ostional Wildlife Refuge, in northwestern Guanacaste, and disrupted the nesting ritual for a number of olive ridley sea turtles, which are listed as a […]

El Chapo is the world’s most wanted drug lord, and thanks to his son’s tweets, authorities may be closer to finding him. According to KTLA 5, a tweet came out on an account that is believed to be owned by El Chapo’s son that may give clues with regard to where Chapo just might be. […]

America’s favorite team, the Women’s World Cup champion USA women’s soccer team, continues its “victory tour” Wednesday in a friendly match against Costa Rica. Fans who want to see their heroes is action once again can watch the game live online — a game that promises to deliver plenty of goals from the powerhouse USA […]

The World Cup champion USA National Women’s Soccer Team opened its 10-game “Victory Tour” Sunday afternoon at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, easily cruising past Costa Rica, winning the international “friendly” match by a lopsided 8-0 score. But there was perhaps one number more important than the final goal totals, and that was the attendance […]

Distressing footage has emerged online showing members of a research expedition off the coast of Costa Rica struggling to extract a plastic drinking straw lodged in the nostril of a male Olive Ridley sea turtle, an endangered species of green sea turtles. The disturbing eight-minute operation was filmed by Christine Figgener, a marine biologist and […]

The Ann Patton, John Bender Costa Rican death case is set to air on tonight’s episode of 48 Hours. Every Saturday night, the CBS hit show features a new true-crime case. Tonight’s episode entitled Paradise Lost is an updated version of a previously aired show. Ann Patton, aka Ann Patton Bender, was found guilty in […]

It all came down to a controversial decision and late penalty drama as both games of the Gold Cup 2015 quarter finals on Sunday went the distance before Panama and Mexico booked their places in the final four. Mexico left it very, very late – and needed a questionable call – before captain Andres Guardado […]

Women’s soccer fans will want to watch live online as Brazil takes on upset-minded Costa Rica in a FIFA 2015 Women’s World Cup match Wednesday in New Brunswick, Canada — a match almost certain to determine whether the Central Americans move on to the knockout phase of the tournament, or go home. Brazil, in search […]

Costa Rica, along with many other nations, celebrated the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia today. Due to this, many public workers will be punished for disobeying an executive order given by Ana Helena Chacón, the Vice President of Costa Rica. “There is an enormous gap in the legislation that is holding back equality. We, […]

As if a spewing volcano wasn’t enough, Costa Rica is now expected to experience an avocado shortage after that country banned imports of the fruit from several major international suppliers, including the United States. Costa Rica has also halted imports from Mexico, the world’s largest producer of avocados. Other countries that have been banned are […]

Turrialba Volcano in Costa Rica erupted on Monday afternoon, sending ash over 8,000 feet (2.5 kilometers) into the air over the capital San Jose. The main international airport closed for a short time, but otherwise the volcano did not cause much alarm. Nevertheless, the eruption was the latest seismic event to unfold in a relatively […]

UPDATE: As of Sunday afternoon, the Costa Rica chemical spill has been downgraded from a red to yellow alert, with authorities saying that swimmers may again enter the water, according to La Nación. Costa Rica’s government has issued a red alert after a large quantity of ammonium nitrate was leaked into a body of water […]

An unknowing angler may have caught a world record barracuda recently, yet the unfortunate fish was prepared and served as a meal before the proper measurements could be taken. Dennis Tilden reeled in the massive barracuda while fishing at the Crocodile Bay Resort on the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica, according to Grind TV. Coordinating […]

Earlier this week, the Inquisitr reported on a recently discovered species of never-before-seen glass frog that bears a striking resemblance to everyone’s favorite amphibious muppet, Kermit the Frog. It’s certainly true that the Hyalinobatrachium dianae, which was found in Costa Rica, could be Kermit’s real life counterpart. But while the world was marvelling at their […]

If the countries of the world switch over completely to renewable energy resources, they would collectively save $500 billion each year, according to a recent study. Apart from backing up the decision of using renewable energy with a good solid dollar figure, the study also assures that the green-energy sources will also save more than […]

The Tico Times News reported today that Costa Rica has been rocked by another significant eruption of the Turrialba Volcano that spewed ash over Costa Rica’s Central Valley area and led to evacuation of tourists in Turrialba this Easter Sunday. Today, Easter Sunday, at 11:00 a.m,, the Turrialba Volcano spewed ash for over an hour, […]

Georgetown, a small town in Texas, has announced its ambitious intention to completely rely on renewable energy sources and ditch the usage of fossil fuels to power its homes and businesses. Earlier this month, Costa Rica attested the power and potential of renewable energy sources by managing to refrain from burning any fossil fuels to […]

The entire city of Costa Rica has been running on 100 percent renewable energy for the past 75 days. With no intention to stop, it could be a record. The Central American country has achieved a major milestone in mainstream clean energy usage. The city has been able to meet its entire power demand with […]

A Costa Rica volcano erupted Thursday about 44 miles east of San Jose, the nation’s capitol. Reuters reported the Costa Rica volcano, Turrialba, sent plumes of gas and ash up 3,280 feet in what amounted to the most powerful eruption of the Costa Rica volcano in two decades. The eruption of the Costa Rica volcano […]

Costa Rica has been a hidden gem for tourists and ex-pats throughout the years. Known for its laid-back atmosphere and activities aplenty scattered among its many diverse geographical regions, Costa Rica is making it easier for Americans to visit in 2015, with expanded flight service and a host of familiar American chains opening up shop. […]

Costa Rica’s rich abundance of biodiversity and natural beauty soon drains a travel writer’s pool of adjectives to describe its numerous microclimates. Fortunately for the Costa Rica visitor, there’s no shortage of verbs to squander on just about any outdoor activity imaginable. For a country roughly the size of West Virginia, it’s home to nearly […]

The third annual Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) Summit, which was held in San Antonio de Belén, Costa Rica, concluded this past Thursday. With its end, the member states agreed upon the Political Declaration of Belén, which is a collection of 94 points that involve the independence of Latin American entities from […]

A fire that broke out on a boat in Costa Rica has left at least two people dead, reports the Seattle Times. According to the report, the fire broke out on a catamaran that was carrying a group of tourist for a pleasure cruise off the Costa Rica coast. Several people were left adrift in […]

Earthquakes shook through Costa Rica, Panama, and Guatemala throughout Saturday. Costa Rica suffered from a magnitude 6 earthquake earlier in the day. The epicenter was 40 miles (65 kilometers) south of the Laurel community in Puntarenas province by the Panamanian border. Felt strongly on the pacific coast of Costa Rica, witnesses told CSEM/EMSC that the […]