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Costa Rica’s Cambronero Bridge to Reopen

The Tico Times - October 29, 2026

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All Three VIP Lounges at Juan Santamaría Airport Close Sunday

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Costa Rica’s Nosara Free Nature Trails Through Forests and Wetlands

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Flying to the US Soon? Every Passenger Must Sign a New Form From Nov. 3

Costa Rica’s Cambronero Bridge to Reopen

The Tico Times - October 29, 2026

The Cambronero bridge on Route 1 is scheduled to reopen Tuesday, November 3, restoring traffic through a stretch of the Inter-American Highway closed since...

All Three VIP Lounges at Juan Santamaría Airport Close Sunday

The Tico Times - October 29, 2026

All three VIP lounges at Juan Santamaría Airport will be closed Sunday, Nov. 1, and the Mastercard lounge has no reopening date.

Costa Rica’s Nosara Free Nature Trails Through Forests and Wetlands

The Tico Times - October 29, 2026

Nosara is best known for its beaches, surfing and laid-back lifestyle, but visitors to this popular destination on Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula have another...

Flying to the US Soon? Every Passenger Must Sign a New Form From Nov. 3

The Tico Times - October 28, 2026

Every passenger flying to the US from Nov. 3, even on a connection, must sign an Ebola form or be denied boarding.

Usher Returns to Costa Rica and Shares Photos of Guanacaste Getaway

The Tico Times - October 28, 2026

Eight-time Grammy Award winner Usher has returned to Costa Rica, spending several days enjoying the beaches, tropical scenery, and luxury resorts of Guanacaste before...

Thieves Emptied a Tourist Rental Car in 8 Minutes in Costa Rica

The Tico Times - October 28, 2026

When you lock your car in Costa Rica, don't assume it is locked. A group of Colombian visitors found that out during a coffee...

Rincón de la Vieja Could Be Settling Down or Building Toward Bigger Eruptions

The Tico Times - October 27, 2026

Rincón de la Vieja is erupting less often and with less force than it did over the summer. Scientists say that does not yet...

Costa Rica Gets Five Weekly Nonstop Flights From London Heathrow

The Tico Times - October 27, 2026

British Airways now flies nonstop between London Heathrow and Costa Rica five times a week, and for the first time the route will run...

US Tourist Breaks Leg in 10-Meter Fall at Costa Rica Waterfall

The Tico Times - October 27, 2026

A US tourist broke his leg in a 10-meter fall at Costa Rica's Cinchona waterfall, sparking a nearly five-hour rescue.

What Driving to San Ramón Could Cost You Each Month in New Tolls

The Tico Times - October 26, 2026

If you drive Route 1 between San José and the Western Valley, the planned expansion to San Ramón will come with four toll stations....

More Than 2,000 Caught Entering Costa Rica Parks Illegally

The Tico Times - October 24, 2026

Over 2,000 people were caught entering Costa Rica national parks illegally in three years. A new seal now targets tour transport.

Costa Rica Begins Rebuild of the Airport Serving Quepos/Manuel Antonio

The Tico Times - October 24, 2026

Work began on a $13.4 million upgrade of the Quepos airport near Manuel Antonio, adding room for nine small aircraft now and a new passenger terminal by 2028.

JetBlue First Class Is Coming to Three Costa Rica Routes This Winter

The Tico Times - October 24, 2026

JetBlue's BlueFirst first class reaches Liberia Dec. 26 and San José Jan. 5. Here is what the new cabin includes.

Power Failure Disrupts Costa Rica’s Juan Santamaría Airport Control Tower

The Tico Times - October 22, 2026

A power failure temporarily knocked out critical air traffic control systems at Costa Rica’s Juan Santamaría International Airport today, raising new concerns about the...