Azul FM

Azul FM is Costa Rica's go-to for pop music, and it shows in the midday sun-drenched playlists. The morning blocks have a bit too much chatter for my taste, but once the music takes over, it's a solid mix of Latin pop and international hits. You'll hear Shakira's latest alongside Luis Fonsi's classics, and they sneak in some local Costa Rican pop acts that don't get played elsewhere. That's the charm of this station - it feels connected to the country. Not revolutionary, but reliable. For pop radio Costa Rica, Azul FM delivers exactly what you'd expect from a tropical radio station: bright, up…