SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves took another step in his shift toward a tough-on-crime stance, announcing plans to build a new prison in the Central American ...

In 2023, San José averaged about 14 assaults daily, often involving pickpocketing or armed robberies. OIJ Director Randall Zúñiga said in 2024 that perpetrators exploit crowded areas, such as bus ...

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves took another step in his shift toward a tough-on-crime stance, announcing plans to build a new prison in the Central American nation ...

The explosive event, described as a “fuerte erupción explosiva,” blanketed communities across Costa Rica’s Central Valley ... Ashfall affected Zarcero, Grecia, Alajuela, Heredia, and San José, with ...

San José, Costa Rica's vibrant capital, serves as a central base for exploration and features a large international airport. You'll likely want to stop here before heading off to the country's ...

Costa Rica is home to some of the most beautiful places in Central America ... Rica’s population lives in the capital city of San Jose. Although San Jose isn’t likely where you’ll spend ...

San Jose, the capital and largest city in Costa Rica, is known for its world-class parks, museums, and theaters. The city is filled with beautiful architecture and an array of activities. The ...

While much of tourism in Costa Rica may be centered on stunning beaches or rainforest fauna, in this charming town the draw ...

For migrants heading south, Costa Rica—a middle-income nation and the only stable democracy in the Central American corridor ... during an interview in his San José office.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A bus carrying migrants from Central Asia and ...