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Costa Rica Assembly to Vote on Chaves Immunity Lift

Tico Times - December 9, 2025

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Costa Rica’s Nayara Resorts Plans Eco-Friendly Beach Hotel in Manuel Antonio

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Costa Rica Launches Wellness Route to Boost Tourism and Health Experiences

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Why Tamales Are at the Heart of Christmas in Costa Rica

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El Salvador’s Surf City Reshapes Coastline Amid Tourism Boom

Along El Salvador's Pacific coast, a string of once-quiet surf towns now pulses with activity. President Nayib Bukele's Surf City program has transformed these...

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Trump Crackdown Sends More Migrants Back to Venezuela

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A plane from the United States landed Friday at Venezuela’s main airport carrying 172 deportees, at a moment when the country has been left...

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Bad Bunny Wows Costa Rica Crowd with Hits and Heartfelt Words

Bad Bunny delivered a powerful performance last night at the National Stadium, kicking off two sold-out dates on his DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS World...

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Hilton Debuts First All-Suites Hotel in Costa Rica at Cariari Site

Desatur Cariari S.A., the company that operates the Hilton brand in Costa Rica, has opened the Homewood Suites by Hilton Cariari in Belén, Heredia....

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Lowest Dollar Rate Since 2005 Squeezes Costa Rica’s High Season Tourism

The dollar exchange rate in Costa Rica has sunk to its lowest point since 2005, raising concerns across the tourism industry as the high...

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Travel and Leisure Spotlights Nicaragua as a Top Destination

Travel and Leisure magazine put out a feature on December 4 highlighting Nicaragua as a key spot for trips blending high-end options with outdoor...

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Draw for 2026 World Cup Kind to Favorites as Trump Takes Center Stage

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Holders Argentina and leading contenders Spain were handed kind draws for the 2026 World Cup in a star-studded ceremony on Friday which saw US...

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Coming Home to Costa Rica in a Driverless World

A week from now I’ll be back in Costa Rica. Three months gone, and I’m ready for the plane to touch down and to...

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Costa Rica Joins Martin Garrix’s 16-City Americas Tour Lineup

Dutch DJ Martin Garrix has added Costa Rica to his list of stops for the Americas Tour set for 2026. The electronic music producer...

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Why Visiting North America Will Cost More for Costa Ricans in July 2026

Costa Rican families planning trips to the United States, Canada, or Mexico in 2026 face higher costs as the mid-year school break overlaps with...

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Costa Rica Assembly to Vote on Chaves Immunity Lift

The Legislative Assembly has set December 16 for a key plenary session to vote on removing President Rodrigo Chaves' immunity. The move follows a...

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Costa Rica’s Nayara Resorts Plans Eco-Friendly Beach Hotel in Manuel Antonio

Nayara Resorts, known for its high-end hotels and focus on green practices, has revealed plans for a new property in Manuel Antonio. The beach...

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Costa Rica Launches Wellness Route to Boost Tourism and Health Experiences

Costa Rica has launched a new initiative to boost its standing in the global wellness tourism sector. The "Wellness Route – The Essence of...

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Why Tamales Are at the Heart of Christmas in Costa Rica

In Costa Rica, the Christmas season is closely linked to traditional dishes, among which tamales hold a special place. They’re an essential element on...

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