Here’s an ornamental that’s a big hit in Costa Rica: pink flag (Mussaenda erythrophylla), which locals refer to as moño de señora, literally “lady’s hair bun.” It’s interesting how plants are ...

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Many Costa Ricans on Friday welcomed a ruling this week by the country’s Supreme Court of Justice eliminating the requirement that people use their father’s surname before ...

LAWRENCE — Costa Ricans expect to light up the night on Thursday during an annual celebration known as Desfile de Los Faroles. Also known as the Parade of Lanterns, Costa Ricans affectionately ...

In the tidy little mountain capital of San José it was fiesta time. The coffee had been harvested, the price was good, and everybody had some money. Thousands of ticos (Costa Ricans) jammed the broad ...

A top Costa Rican official said the country is still willing to accept Kilmar Abrego Garcia, appearing to contradict ...