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Monthly Archives: June, 2016

Airport departure tax to rise in July

Even with the $2 bump in Costa Rica's airport departure tax, it still has one of the cheapest such taxes in the region.

Costa Rica to create artificial reefs with waste from electrical grid

The government-run Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) is working on a project to create artificial reefs using waste material from the national electrical grid. The...

5 questions for a Costa Rican photographer

The Tico Times chats with young photographer Francisco Cubillo about rural life, Chepe and self-expression in our Weekend Arts Spotlight.

Costa Rica shows signs of life in thrilling 3-2 win over Colombia

Costa Rica's La Sele rebounded with a 3-2 win over Colombia in Saturday's Copa América match in Houston, Texas.

Air Canada to increase Toronto-San José flights from 5 to 11 per week

Recognizing the growing importance of Costa Rica as a tourist destination for Canadians, Air Canada is increasing the number of Toronto-San José flights it offers from five a week to 11.

What’s left for Costa Rica at disappointing Copa América?

On Saturday, it's about churning out a respectable product against a world-class Colombian side. Another blowout on a big stage will lead to more questions and doubts surrounding this team’s future.

Migrants flowing through is likely Costa Rica’s new normal, minister says

The Tico Times sat down with Communications Minister Mauricio Herrera to talk about how the government is approaching the latest wave of unauthorized immigration, which included more than 1,400 people in May.

Copa America in the U.S.: Gaffes expose rushed planning, draw ire

Mixed up anthems, "crazy" travel schedules and half-empty stadiums make some question whether the U.S. was the best choice to host the historically South American soccer tournament.

Don’t want to pay your condo fees? Do you want to keep your condo?

Costa Rican law regulates the effective collection of condominium maintenance fees, and the consequences of non-payment can be as severe as being evicted and losing your property.

Costa Rica’s Punta Mala Wildlife Refuge

Tucked away between the major tourist attractions on Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast, the Punta Mala wildlife reserve goes easily unnoticed, but a new burst of investment in the area could soon change that.

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