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Deadline Looming For Marchamo Payment

It’s that time of year again: Time to pay the vehicle circulation permit, otherwise known as the marchamo. Payments are due Dec. 31. The fee, which...

Marchamo Conflict May Reach World Trade Organization

A regional conflict over Costa Rica’s attempt to impose a new electronic vehicle circulation system for incoming cargo trucks may reach the World Trade...
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Costa Rica Travelers Face Higher JetBlue Fees Amid Rising Fuel Costs

If you have a trip to Costa Rica booked on JetBlue or you're planning one it's time to take a close look at what...

The Festive Atmosphere of Semana Santa at Costa Rican Beaches

The first reaction from every friend or family member that I’ve taken to the beach in Guanacaste has been, “There’s nobody here!” Where I...

Costa Rica Tourism Leaders Oppose Proposed Gas Station in Santa Teresa

Tourism leaders in Santa Teresa are pushing back against a proposed gas station, saying the project does not fit the beach town’s identity as...

A Closer look at Costa Rica’s New Role in Deportations from The United States

To most Americans, Costa Rica is a place of jungle canopy tours, pristine beaches, and the national motto "Pura Vida." It is not the...