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Stranded travelers try to make the best of an extended stay at Juan Santamaría International Airport

Some travelers have been told they might not be able to get on a flight until Wednesday. Driving to Panama and catching a flight there is an option.

7,000 travelers stranded by Costa Rica’s Juan Santamaría Airport closure

Juan Santamaría International Airport reopened around 11:30 a.m. Friday after a nearly 18-hour closure. Authorities warned that the reopening could be temporary, depending on future activity at Turrialba Volcano.

Tamarindo Airport closed due to safety concerns

Air traffic to and from the Guanacaste beach town of Tamarindo has been temporarily suspended due to growing safety concerns regarding the state of the runway.
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