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Costa Rica Faces Heavy Rain and Gusty Winds From a Tropical Wave

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Expect a wet, blustery day today. A tropical wave is crossing and it will bring heavier rain and gusty winds through the morning before...
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Flying to Costa Rica in the 1990s: Free Drinks, Meals and Smoking

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Flying from Miami to Costa Rica in the 1990s could mean a hot meal, repeated rounds of complimentary drinks and a seat only a...
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Costa Rica Faces an Overlooked Crisis as Road Deaths Reach 903

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Costa Rica recorded 903 traffic deaths in 2025, going beyond the 873 homicide victims and exposing a public safety crisis that receives far less...
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Costa Rica’s First Fogo de Chão Will Open in Escazú

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Brazilian steakhouse chain Fogo de Chão should be opening its first restaurant in Costa Rica this month, bringing its fire-roasted meats and tableside dining...
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Uber Opens Its App to Costa Rica’s Red Taxis

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If you have spent any time in Costa Rica, you know the two systems that move people around this country have never spoken to...
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US and Canadian Travelers Are Next in Line for Costa Rica’s Airport E-Gates

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If you hold a US or Canadian passport, the immigration line at Juan Santamaría may soon stop being the worst part of arriving in...
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Costa Rica Returns Drug Police to Airports and Border Posts

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Costa Rica will put its Drug Control Police back inside the airports and border crossings, reversing a 2023 decision that pulled the specialized unit...
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Costa Rica Papagayo Dispute Freezes $700 Million in Investment

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A court fight over the planned removal of 748 trees at Playa Panamá has grown into a broader dispute over tourism investment, jobs and...
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Brother Drowns After Rescuing Sister at Costa Rica Beach

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A young man died after going into the ocean to rescue his 10-year-old sister at Playa Linda in Quepos, Puntarenas, during a family visit...
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Costa Rica Lands Two Retreats in the World’s Wellness Top Five

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Two Costa Rican retreats have been named among the five best international wellness destinations in Travel + Leisure’s 2026 World’s Best Awards, extending a...
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