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U.S. Embassy to close next Monday

The U.S. Embassy and its Consular Section will be closed on Monday, April 16. Last Wednesday, diplomatic offices were open for normal business during the celebration of Juan Santamaría Day in honor of Costa Rica’s national hero.

Following Monday’s closing, the embassy will reopen its doors Tuesday at the regular schedule of 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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