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US reopens borders after 20 months

The United States reopened its borders Monday to foreign visitors fully vaccinated against Covid-19 after 20 months of travel restrictions, paving the way for...

Ortega a shoo-in as Nicaragua votes with opposition jailed, exiled

The 75-year-old is assured another five-year term with his wife and vice-president, Rosario Murillo, 70, by his side.

Airbnb profit soars on pandemic-era lifestyles

Airbnb on Thursday reported record-high profit in the recently ended quarter as bookings surpassed pre-pandemic numbers, with remote work trends boosting the home-sharing platform. Users...

New US Covid entry requirements begin November 8

The United States on Monday will begin enforcing new Covid-19 testing and vaccination requirements for incoming air travelers. They apply to all air passengers...

US Congress ups pressure on Nicaragua ahead of polls

The bipartisan legislation, which was supported by more Republicans than Democrats, must now be signed into law by President Joe Biden.

American Airlines cancels thousands of flights due to staff shortage

American Airlines has had to cancel more than 2,000 flights since Friday due to staffing shortages triggered by weather-related disruptions, according to FlightAware data. The...

Costa Rica participates in COP26: ‘Last, best hope’ to meet 1.5C target

Global COP26 climate negotiations are the "last, best hope" to keep the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5C alive, said summit president Alok Sharma

Canada lifts Covid-19 global travel advisory

The Canadian government ended its advisory against nonessential foreign travel.

United States details new international travel policies

The United States on Monday detailed its new Covid-19 testing and vaccination requirements for incoming air travelers. The U.S. is Costa Rica’s largest tourism...

Children to be exempt from US travel vaccine requirements

Covid vaccine requirements taking effect next month for people entering the United States by air will not apply to children, a senior US official...
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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....

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...