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Carla Gallardo and the Revival of Surfing in Costa Rica

For Carla Gallardo, the ocean isn’t just a sporting arena; it’s the teacher that showed her that the fight continues until the very last second. From her childhood in Tibás to her presidency at ACOS, her life has been...

Costa Rica Wins Its Second Gold Medal at the Central American and Caribbean Games

Costa Rican taekwondo athlete Neshy Lindo made history once again by winning the gold medal in the -57 kg category at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, becoming a two-time champion by winning back-to-back gold...

Jaycee Bassett Wins First Gold for Costa Rica at Central American & Caribbean Games

SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC — Costa Rica celebrated its first gold medal at the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games thanks to a brilliant performance by 18-year-old taekwondo athlete Jaycee Bassett, who triumphed in the women's -46...

Jeison Rojas Wins Silver for Costa Rica at Santo Domingo 2026

Costa Rican swimmer Jeison Rojas delivered a standout performance this Saturday, capturing the silver medal in the 10-kilometer open water swim at the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games. His silver represents Costa Rica’s very first medal...

Costa Rican Children to Experience Their Own World Cup at Youth World Cup New York 2026

Youth football in Costa Rica reaches a new international milestone. For the first time in history, Costa Rica will be represented by a youth national team at the Youth World Cup New York 2026, an international tournament gathering young...

Costa Rica to Field 268 Athletes in Centennial Central American and Caribbean Games

 A Historic Centennial: The upcoming Games in Santo Domingo mark exactly 100 years since the multi-sport event was founded in 1926, making it the oldest regional multi-sport competition in the world.   Rigorous Selection Criteria: For this edition, the Costa Rican...

“They’re Not Dreams, They’re Goals”: The Philosophy of Success of Costa Rican Surfer Lia Hermosa Díaz

Lia Hermosa Díaz’s name is already etched in the golden pages of Costa Rican sports history. It’s not just because of her technique on the longboard or her Pan American medals, but because she’s broken through a glass ceiling:...

Costa Rica Returns to the Global Surf Map: Why It Is an Opportunity for the Country’s Development

The confirmation that Playa Hermosa, in Garabito, Puntarenas, has been chosen to host a stage of the World Surf League (WSL) QS 2000 from August 13 to 16 marks Costa Rica's historic return to the elite of international surfing. Additionally,...

Swordfish Pierces Brazilian Surfer’s Heart in Costa Rica: A Miraculous Story of Survival

COSTA RICA — A standard day chasing waves turned into an unimaginable battle for survival for 42-year-old Brazilian surfer Fabiano Duarte. While visiting the world-renowned surf destination of Pavones Beach in Puntarenas, Duarte was struck by a leaping swordfish...

Costa Rican Pride: 16-Year-Old Hurdler Wins Gold at Ibero-American Athletics Championships

Costa Rican athlete Rhiana Mora Saint Rius captured a spectacular gold medal in the 100-meter hurdles at the U-20 Ibero-American Athletics Championships. In addition to securing the top spot on the podium, the 16-year-old phenom shattered a long-standing national...
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Pura Vida Wilderness: Exploring Guanacaste’s Volcanoes, Beaches, and National Parks

Three to five hours from San José, Guanacaste presents itself as a land of contrasts, where the warmth of...