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

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

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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.
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Tamarindo Airport closed due to safety concerns

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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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