WELLINGTON—Spain began their Women’s World Cup campaign in scintillating fashion by beating Costa Rica 3–0 in their Group C opener on Friday thanks to an own goal and first-half strikes from Aitana Bonmati and Esther Gonzalez at Wellington Regional Stadium. The teams had played out a draw when they faced each other on their World…

A tidal wave of humanity is sweeping over the idyllic rainforests and famous surf beaches of Costa Rica, one that has no end in sight. The Central American nation of barely 5 million people has reached a tipping point amidst columns of migrants heading north from Panama and the Darien Gap toward the United States. …

Three company directors have been charged by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) following the collapse of a company which offered ethical investments in the rain forests of Costa Rica eight years ago. Ethical Forestry Limited, which was based in Bournemouth, collapsed in 2015 owing millions of pounds to 3,500 British investors, many of whom lost…

SAN DIEGO—A former San Diego resident who fled the United States more than 20 years ago to avoid being sentenced for tax crimes was sentenced April 28 to over five years in federal prison. Robin McPherson was slated to appear for a March 2001 sentencing hearing following his convictions for tax evasion and conspiracy, but…

He stared at me determinedly, curling his fingers around the railing as I sipped my early morning coffee on the balcony. As soon as I jumped into my room to grab my camera, he pounced on the outdoor table, stuffing my leftover waffle into his mouth and then ripping open sugar packets and sucking in…

By Travel Pulse staff From TravelPulse Costa Rica may well be one of the first countries to come to people’s minds when discussing ecotourism and nature travel. With 25% of its territory protected through parks or nature reserves, the options to immerse yourself in its extensive nature are endless. Here are some of the top…

AL KHOR, Qatar—Germany was eliminated from the group stage of the World Cup for the second tournament in a row. The four-time champions beat Costa Rica 4–2 Thursday but it wasn’t enough to reach the round of 16. Japan’s 2–1 victory over Spain in the other group game allowed both of those teams to advance…

AL RAYYAN, Qatar—Essentially written off after being battered by Spain, Keysher Fuller has changed everything for Costa Rica. Fuller took advantage of a defensive error and scored the only goal of the match to lead his team over Japan 1–0 Sunday at the World Cup. Both teams now have three points after two matches and…

DOHA, Qatar—Spain’s young squad got off to a high-scoring start at the World Cup, routing Costa Rica 7–0 on Wednesday. Not long after Japan surprised Germany 2–1 in the other Group E match, Spain avoided any chance of an upset with Dani Olmo, Marco Asensio, and Ferran Torres scoring a goal each in the first…

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica—Six people, apparently including the German businessman behind Gold’s Gym, were feared dead Saturday after a small plane crashed into the Caribbean just off the Costa Rican coast. All five passengers were believed to be German citizens, Security Minister Jorge Torres said. The plane’s pilot was Swiss. At least one other of…