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Air France Boosts Costa Rica Flights to 9 Weekly Starting December

Air France has announced a increase in its flight schedule to Costa Rica, set to begin in December 2025, marking a milestone for European...

Crime Concerns Cloud Costa Rica’s Tourism Appeal

A recent La Nación report highlights growing tourist hesitation to visit Costa Rica amid rising crime. Since 2024, visitors have voiced unease about the...

Why Flying Is Your Best Bet for an Easter Vacation in Costa Rica

Easter otherwise known as Holy Week is a prime (but crowded) time to vacation in Costa Rica, with sunny April days perfect for beaches,...

Costa Rica Welcomes United’s San José-San Francisco Direct Flight

United Airlines will start a new daily nonstop flight between Costa Rica's Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) starting...

Costa Rica’s Best Beaches: A Guide to Paradise

Living in Costa Rica, I’ve spent countless weekends exploring our coasts, from the Pacific’s sandy stretches to the Caribbean’s coral-lined shores. Each beach has...

Costa Rica Currency Update: Tourism Dip Drives Dollar Surge

Costa Rica’s exchange rate has defied expectations, climbing steadily after months of stability near ¢500. Two weeks ago, the dollar traded at ¢500.16, but...

SANSA Airlines Bolsters Operations with Fleet Expansion, Eyes Tourism Surge

With over 47 years of experience as Costa Rica’s premier domestic airline, SANSA continues to solidify its role as a cornerstone of regional connectivity...

Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Airport to Limit Operations Starting June 2025

Beginning June 1, 2025, Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in Liberia will scale back its operations from 18 to 12 hours per day, a...
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Costa Rica Grapples with Rising Crime: San José Robberies Surge

Robberies remain a persistent issue in San José, with the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) reporting over 5,000 cases annually in 2022 and 2023, a...

Costa Rica Faces Carbon Monoxide Concerns After U.S. Embassy Warning

The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica issued a health alert on April 15, warning travelers of carbon monoxide risks after a U.S. teenager’s death...

Costa Rica Clausura Update: Saprissa Tops, Santa Ana in Crisis

There are only four rounds to go in the Clausura regular season, and things are heating up at both the top and bottom of...