Tico Time News Today

Discover the extraordinary journey of The Tico Times, celebrating its 60th anniversary. From its inception as a student project to becoming a beacon of independent journalism and a defender of press freedom in Costa Rica, explore its rich history and impact.

The Lil Smokies, a band known for its modern bluegrass sound that incorporates musical elements, draws inspiration from everywhere. Playing Friday at Tico Time’s Bluegrass Festival, the band will mak...

Andy Thorn’s banjo has taken him to some incredible places. There’s the typical places you’d find someone with a banjo, like stages, of which he’s stood and played the banjo with the bands Larry Keel...

Durango resident Brit Eaton is obsessed with vintage jeans. He searches high and low for the rarest of relics, including mine shafts, storage sheds, yard sales and clothing auctions. He has warehouses...

Frequently asked questions and answers about culture, people and traditions in Costa Rica.

After moving to hot, dry Guanacaste Costa Rica from wet Pittsburgh, I struggled to garden until discovering hardy, digestive-soothing papaya.

Law enforcement responded to a report of an unknown person floating facedown in the Animas River about 7:35 p.m. Saturday near the La Plata County Humane Society in south Durango. Officers from the Du...

Splendid autumn weather graced everyone attending the Aztec Downtown Block Party and Car Show to celebrate Octoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 15. The Tiger Paw Dance Team for Aztec High School picked a pri...

Ten breweries from around Michigan won awards at the 2022 US Open Beer Championship.

Part one includes a Mexican-style lager, a wheat ale, and a stout!