Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
The U.S. Department of Justice’s declassification of the Epstein files has uncovered repeated references to Costa Rica, with our country cited 324 times across emails, phone logs, and court records. These mentions, drawn from over three million pages released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, highlight visits by Epstein’s associates and discussions of real estate dealings in the country.
The files stem from investigations into Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier convicted of sex offenses, whose network spanned high-profile figures in politics, business, and entertainment. Signed into law by President Donald Trump in November 2025, the act mandated the release of all unclassified materials by late December, though delays pushed the bulk disclosure to January 2026. The archive includes 180,000 images and 2,000 videos, totaling more than 3.5 million pages after initial tranches.
Costa Rica’s appearances in the documents often involve communications about travel and property. Emails detail trips by Epstein’s acquaintances, including plans for stays in luxury areas like Guanacaste and the Central Valley. Some records reference potential real estate purchases, with mentions of coastal properties and investments tied to Epstein’s financial web. Phone conversations captured in the files discuss logistics for these visits, sometimes linking them to broader networks under scrutiny.
Court records also note Costa Rica in contexts unrelated to direct criminal acts, such as a case involving a U.S. teen charged with assault during a school field trip here. Another entry covers a Russian family’s deportation from the U.S. to Costa Rica, where they remain in limbo seeking compensation. No direct ties to Epstein’s core sex trafficking allegations surface in these Costa Rica-specific sections, but the frequency raises questions about our country’s role in his extended circle.
Why Check the Epstein Files Yourself
The release of these files marks one of the largest document dumps in U.S. judicial history, fulfilling the Epstein Files Transparency Act’s push for openness. Over three million pages cover decades of probes, proceedings, and evidence linked to Epstein’s operations. Public attention has centered on global elites, with media spotlighting former U.S. presidents, tech moguls, and European leaders. Yet for Costa Ricans and Latin Americans, a key query lingers: how does Costa Rica – its locations, people, or entities – fit into this?
Two factors make personal review worthwhile. First, the sheer scale overwhelms any single outlet’s coverage. Analytical tools have pulled nearly 10,000 names from the trove, underscoring the depth. The Tico Times appears in at least one legal file, tying local media to the narrative.
Second, accessible online platforms offer search functions for terms like “Costa Rica,” specific cities, or local names. These tools let users explore independently, reducing reliance on foreign reports focused on international heavyweights. Searching builds insight into government transparency claims. It promotes direct engagement with sources, creating better-informed communities.
In a time of large-scale data drops and demands for accountability, this offers a chance: not just to learn about the Epstein files, but to probe them firsthand – including any Costa Rican connections in this worldwide repository. (The Tico Times)
