Constitutional Court Says "NO" To Gay Marriages
A majority of the justices of the Sala Constitucional or Sala IV as it is commonly known, rejected the possibility of gay marriages, saying that Article 14, section 6, of the Código de Familia (Family Code) does not violate Article 28 of the Constitución Política (Political Constitution) that allows equal rights.

Most Common "Tico" Names
The great devotion to the Virgen de los Ángeles, the patron saint of Costa Rica, is reflected by many Costa Ricans when naming their children. And as such, María de los Ángeles is the most common women's followed by María Isabel.

Starwood Plans Costa Rica Hotel
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has reached an agreement with Genesis, a Costa Rican-based development firm, to build a new St. Regis Resort and Residences in Costa Rica.

Rainy Season In Full Swing!
The rainy season is in full swing in Costa Rica and that means rain for the next six straight months. The rainy season begins May usually ends by Mid November, every year, with no exceptions.

FIBA Americas - Costa Rica Into Finals
Costa Rica defeated Belize 2-0 to qualify for the COCABA Championship's finals and secure a place in the upcoming Centrobasket tournament.