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Is El Salvador Winning the Central America Tourism Race?

Tico Times - April 2, 2026

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Costa Rica Birdwatchers Make Puriscal a Must Visit

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Brazil Congress Approves Shared Pet Custody for Separating Couples

Costa Rica

Costa Rica Oversight Body Warns U.S. Deportation Deal Could Trigger Rights Violations

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The superstitions and traditions that still mark Easter Week in Costa Rica

Semana Santa, or Holy Week, remains one of the most important religious observances here in Costa Rica, especially in a country where Catholic traditions...

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The historic Artemis II mission to the Moon is ready for launch

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Three men and one woman are set to leave this Wednesday on the first crewed journey to the Moon since 1972, a historic odyssey...

El Salvador

UN Urges El Salvador to Review Life Sentences for Minors

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The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on Tuesday urged El Salvador to review the life sentences approved for minors who commit murder,...

Latin America

Panama Canal Traffic Increases Amid Iran War and Hormuz Blockade

The war in the Middle East has prompted more ships to use the Panama Canal, a senior executive for the interoceanic waterway said Monday....

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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...

Arts and Culture

The Festive Atmosphere of Semana Santa at Costa Rican Beaches

Vincent Losasso -

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...

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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...

Costa Rica

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...

Environment and Wildlife

Costa Rica Pavones Dock Plan Faces Backlash Over Wave and Environmental Risks

A dock project moving ahead in Pavones has set off growing concern among residents, surfers and environmental advocates who say the work could put...

Costa Rica

Costa Rica Opens All National Parks for Semana Santa

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Costa Rica is rolling out the welcome mat this Easter Holy Week, with all 29 protected wildlife areas open and operating under regular schedules....

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Is El Salvador Winning the Central America Tourism Race?

The numbers tell a story that Costa Rica's tourism industry cannot afford to ignore. In 2019, before the pandemic reshaped global travel, Costa Rica...

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Costa Rica Birdwatchers Make Puriscal a Must Visit

Puriscal is one of Costa Rica's best-kept birdwatching secrets a rugged, forested area in the province of San José that sits at around 945...

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Brazil Congress Approves Shared Pet Custody for Separating Couples

No more arguments over who gets the dog. The Brazilian Congress has passed a bill that will let separating couples share custody of their...

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Costa Rica Oversight Body Warns U.S. Deportation Deal Could Trigger Rights Violations

A Costa Rican oversight body is warning that the country risks repeating human rights violations if it moves ahead with a new agreement to...

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